While a formal review has been delayed due to pressing priorities, let me say that I have been playing with two of these new production cases for some time now. In a word, they are very well constructed and functional. Compared to the Silva knock-offs, these are clearly superior quality. Would be nice if they were available longer to accommodate full length REI windproof/waterproof matches, but that's hardly much of a complaint. While I'd personally prefer a threaded cap myself (different strokes, etc.), these proved easy to open with a twist, the knurling is very aggressive for a good grip, and while slightly more difficult, could be readily opened even while cooled to sub-zero F temperatures. They proved waterproof to eight feet for 24 hours (limited to capabilities of my test apparatus). The Suunto compass worked adequately and was about as accurate as you'd expect from a button compass.