General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

5

Total Parts

8

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Black cardboard box with a flip top and flip insert.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

12.5 cm

Width

9.0 cm

Height

9.4 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Exploration and Survey

Category

Measurement-position

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Unknown

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

Period

2010+

Canada

In response to the corporate priority of collecting new technologies, the Collection and Research Branch identified in December 2012 (A. Adamek acquisition proposal Dec. 2012) the theme of consumer culture as an area of focus - therefore, collecting consumer culture new technology devices to which this GPS watch belongs to. This watch was collected for its technical innovation, research collection, and because it is representative of type. This GPS watch would appeal to people involved in sports, adventure, travel, and the outdoors. In several magazines, (Outside, Outdoors, Backpacker) the Suunto Ambit consistently ranked as “must have gear” for the outdoor enthusiast. It currently is one of the more common consumer choices for a variety of reasons: 1.Items proposed are often marketed to the public as improving the quality of life and therefore necessary. 2.They are associated with safety and health 3.They are promoted as fun, increasing the entertainment value rather than technological functionality 4.They are designed to make the user feel special either unique or part of a subculture 5.They facilitate instant communication and access to data.

Function

The box to store the SUUNTO GPS Watch, Heart rate belt, USB cable, quick guides and covers.

Technical

The Suunto Ambit GPS watch combines several instruments in one device such a barometer and barograph, altimeter, thermometer, chronograph, compass, global positioning system (GPS), heart rate monitor, as well as separate speed and cadence sensors for cyclists. [see Ref. # Worksheetl]

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Mfr's:"SUUNTO[on the top, on each sides, on the inside flap]/recycling logo."

Missing

Nothing is missing.

Finish

Black cardboard box with a flip top and flip insert.

Decoration

None.