I've got the same compass, had it for several years. Love it. I've found that all the color in the base (scales, blue line etc.) will fade right off in the rain if you carry in a pocket without the rubber shield. This has happend to me twice. Both times Brunton has sent me a replacement. Another time it developed a big bubble and they sent me a new "dial" part so you can pop out the old and pop in the new. Great company.