I came across this watch and thought it may be useful since it would work as an EDC item for my suit wearing job. But not knowing a lot about compasses, I wonder if this would actually work and be somewhat reliable/accurate being so close to the steel watch case. I would appreciate any input regarding the compass part of this watch. Thanks!
-Derek
http://www.4abnet.com/navigator.html

Derek,

I hate wearing wristwatches, so I just got this Dakota Angler 2 from C&C Outdoors:

http://store.yahoo.com/fulfillmentadventures/daaniiwa.html

It's got a compass, thermometer, hook sharpener, and a red LED light, and i don't have to wear it on my wrist. The compass is button-compass sized, I don't know how that compares to the Wenger.

Hi JOEGREEN,

Looks interesting, I like the combo of uses. Does the compass work so close to the watch? Thanks for your input.

-Derek

Combinations like this usually employ some simple dampening to negate any false reading. Remember that ships are steel affairs with several compasses aboard. I have a modest Wenger wristwatch that serves me well.

Derek,

It seems to work fine. The watch frame is made of aluminum (non-magnetic). It's okay for general direction finding, which is about all I'll need it for. I don't think you'd want to use it to navigate in the woods. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Really, the main reason I got it was the carabiner clip. Hope that helps.

Thanks Chris, that makes sense. I appreciate your post.
-Derek