Oh, I'm looking forward to this thread! I too have been thinking of purchasing a good compass. I own several of the cheaper ones, but have never owned a better one. On another post here at ETS, the Brunton 8099 Eclipse was talked about favorably, as was the Brunton 15TDCL. This is not the first time I have heard positive talk about the 15TDCL.
I looked at the Eclipse and from what I can tell, this would be a very good overall compass to have.
I may have to just breakdown and get me one of the 8099's. I don't think a person could go wrong with it.

smitty