Our verdict
A premium titanium solar adventure watch with maps and exceptional official endurance claims.
What we like
- Offline maps and dual-band GNSS
- Titanium, sapphire and solar charging
- Up to 90 hours performance mode with solar
- ABC sensors and weather tools
- 100 m water resistance
What to consider
- Large 49 mm case
- 74 g weight
- MIP rather than AMOLED
- Premium A$1,249 price
- No hands-on testing
Desk review: This Suunto Vertical review uses official Suunto information, not hands-on testing. The exact variant is Titanium Solar Black, SKU SS050858000. Price and availability were checked on 24 August 2026.
Suunto listed this exact variant at A$1,249, with Add to cart and one-to-three-day shipping shown. Check the current official listing.
Design and navigation
The 49 × 49 × 13.6 mm watch weighs 74 g and combines Grade 5 titanium, sapphire glass, reinforced polyamide and 100 m water resistance. Offline maps, dual-band multi-system GNSS, barometer, altimeter, compass, storm alerts and route guidance target remote training.
Battery and training
Suunto claims up to 90 hours in best-accuracy mode with solar, 500 hours in Tour mode, and 60 days of daily use with solar. Results depend on sunlight and settings. More than 115 sport modes and training metrics support multisport use. We make no independent accuracy claim.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offline maps
- Titanium, sapphire and solar
- Strong battery claims
- ABC weather tools
- 100 m rating
Cons
- Large case
- 74 g
- MIP display
- Premium A$1,249 price
- No hands-on testing
Scores
- GPS 9.3
- HR/training 8.2
- Comfort 8.4
- Value 7.8
- Overall 8.6/10
Consensus and Amazon rating omitted for insufficient exact-variant evidence.
Suunto Vertical review: verdict
Vertical Titanium Solar Black offers maps, premium materials and exceptional official endurance claims for ultra-distance use, but its A$1,249 price, large case and MIP display make it a specialised choice.
FAQs
Price?
A$1,249 when checked.
Maps?
Yes, offline maps.
Hands-on?
No.
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