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title: "La Crosse Technology XG-55 Digital Altimeter/Compass Watch"
brand: "la crosse technology"
price: "€ 2.37"
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# Water-resistant to 30ft Digital compass precision Altimeter with 1ft resolution La Crosse Technology XG-55 Digital Altimeter/Compass Watch

**Brand:** la crosse technology
**Price:** € 2.37
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⛰️ Elevate your adventure, own every direction.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** La Crosse Technology XG-55 Digital Altimeter/Compass Watch by la crosse technology
- **How much does it cost?** € 2.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- la crosse technology enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted la crosse technology brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endurance Meets Style:** Durable water-resistant case and raised bezel protect the lens, combining ruggedness with sleek urban appeal.
- • **Weather-Ready Insights:** Built-in barometer and temperature sensor deliver real-time weather forecasts to keep you ahead of the elements.
- • **Pinpoint Your Elevation:** Altimeter updates every second for 5 minutes with 1ft accuracy—track every step of your ascent or descent.
- • **Navigate with Confidence:** Integrated digital compass and reverse bearing for flawless orientation on any terrain or cityscape.
- • **Memory & Multi-Time Mastery:** 100-lap memory, dual time display, and countdown timer with quick-set values—engineered for the multitasking professional.

## Overview

The La Crosse Technology XG-55 is a versatile digital altimeter and compass watch designed for both outdoor explorers and urban professionals. Featuring a high-precision altimeter with 1ft resolution, a digital compass with reverse bearing, and a barometer for weather tracking, it offers real-time environmental data. Water-resistant up to 30 feet and equipped with a 100-lap memory and dual time display, this rugged yet stylish watch ensures you stay informed and on track during every adventure.

## Description

Designed to be versatile enough to wear while hiking the trails or exporing a new city, the XG-55 has sophisticated electronic sensors to measure altitude, direction, barometric pressure, temperature and weather forecast. Set Altimeter: Always set Barometer first. 1. Press MODE button to get to Altimeter mode. Press and hold SELECT to choose between Zero (Zero), Sea Level Pressure (SEAP) and Absolute Altitude (ALTI), Factory Default setting (FDEF). 2. Zero setting will put the altimeter to zero to give a starting point for a climb or decent. Zero gives the option of YES or NO by pressing the ST/STP button. Press and hold SELECT to return to altimeter. 3. Absolute Altitude setting can be calibrated by pressing the ST/STP button to start numbers flashing. LAP/RESET will lower numbers and ST/STP will increase. Press and hold SELECT to return to altimeter. NOTE: you can calibrate in feet or meters 4. Sea Level Pressure (relative) setting can be calibrated by pressing the ST/STP button to start numbers flashing. LAP/RESET will lower numbers and ST/STP will increase. Press and hold SELECT to return to altimeter. NOTE: you can calibrate in feet or meters. 5. Factory Default gives the option of YES or NO by pressing the ST/STP button. Press and hold SELECT to return to altimeter.

Review: LaCrosse XG-55 Altimeter/Compass Watch - This is the third XG-55 Alt/Compass (and many other features) watch I have purchased, I gave one as a present and have worn the other for five years AND yes, the paint and detail has almost been worn away. To preserve the appearance of this new watch I sprayed on 8 coats of 'clear' -4 horzontal and 4 at 45 degrees in 20 minutes, misted on from 18 inches so as not to get a run- to protect the paint, and before I removed the LCD lenz shipping cover. I have read complaints about this watch, poor battery life but my first one -using the backlite several times a day- operates for over 2 years. This current model watch LCD of course, can be manually shut off. When this altimeter can show elevation change every step you take climbing up a ladder, calling it too 'inaccurate to use hiking' in the mountains needs a bit of insight. If you are on the up-wind side of a hill the baro. pressure will be higher. Walk around your house when the wind is blowing or put you car windows up and turn on the heater fan. This will quickly show baro,/elev. change. Where I live next to a small mountian ranges we can get as much as 500 ft. elev change a day with wind shift. Getting absoulte elevation readings this way is not possible. If you travel you will need to reset the compass declination. Another really good feature is the raised bezzel that protects the lenz. After 5 years of wearing this watch even while working I have only three scratches on the lenz. The watch is thicker than my dress watch and I just learn to be careful. I started out thinking I would need to pay $200 for a good barometer. This watch sheds water but I don't put it under water, I ruined one nice watch while water skiing. This is a very good watch that proviced lots of information: even stylish while the paint lasts. All these features for under $100 -- That is really a deal! HK -AZ
Review: a decent watch - I bought La Crosse XG-55 2007 and I am still using it. Overall quality: good. I have changed the batteries for three times. It functions for most of functionality. Yes, it is painted plastic and now it lost almost all the paints on the watch. La Crosse should consider to improve this. The water proof is working for me. I wear it washing dished, taking showers, even swimming in first couple years. No problem. Recently after last changing battery, I do not wear it for shower any more. The most useful function for me is the altitude. I relied on it in most of my hiking, it has accompanied me to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Whitney and many high elevations. Although the accuracy is general off 100feet, but, I can adjust it. Although I had other elevation equipments with me during the hiking (such as Garmin and iPhone), I read most on this watch. I cannot imagine that you can operate iPhone when you hike on glacier with ice ax on hand. Garmin one is handy but the battery life is horrible (it can only last about 24 hours), I do not want to carry additional batteries. This watch tell me my altitude gaining speed and allow me to estimate how far I have still to go. I use it also in my exercise to measure my climbing speed by checking it every minute when climbing. Second feature I like is temperature, I hang it on my backpack while I am hiking, it tell me the environment very good. In Mt. Kilimanjaro summit, I was in snow storm and it told me the temperature to 9F. I really appreciated it hard work when I was almost brain dead in such bad situation. The barometer function is good. I do not really use it. Two time zones are also good when I am traveling internationally. Well, it is not that critical since I have cellular phone. The time accuracy is ok. It got about 20 seconds faster every month. It will be good if it can have radio sync up function. The bad part: the compass never works for me. It seems always off big. Thanks god I do not need to use it so far. Second part went bad is the background light. It cannot lit on any more since 2 years ago. Overall, it is a good watch and definitely worth the price.

## Features

- Digital altimeter and compass watch for outdoor and urban adventures
- With altimeter, barometer, compass, and chronograph modes
- Dual time display; 100-lap memory function; 2 altimeter alarms
- Countdown timer with quick-set values; EL backlight
- Case is water-resistant to 30 feet; instructional DVD included. Default barometric pressure to 29.92 InHg or 1013.2mb

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BNP98E |
| Additional Features | Compass |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | black |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Brand | La Crosse Technology |
| Built-In Media | Watch |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 150 Reviews |
| Display Type | Digital |
| GPS | No GPS |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | No GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07574569932186 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 0.62 x 1.38 x 2.12 inches |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | La Crosse Technology |
| Metrics Measured | Elevation, Barometric Pressure, Direction |
| Model Number | XG-55 |
| Resolution | 128x64 |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Compass |
| Sport Type | Walking |
| Style | Chronograph,Digital |
| Style Name | Chronograph,Digital |
| Supported Application | Alarm |
| UPC | 793426297481 731215346200 172304252840 848296067228 757456993218 757456989808 745734302418 745734286350 611267424555 763616034639 163120673988 100177546490 115970792739 012302447308 675904098370 803982932198 100177410456 696582489236 490850005803 789322601637 796793544691 100062484869 782386052025 168141255052 707004217747 757274513612 041114770939 777786222529 072091546422 151903499788 1631205512… |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty. |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wearable Computer Type | Activity Tracker |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Band Color:** black
- **Band Material Type:** Silicone
- **Brand:** La Crosse Technology
- **Display Type:** Digital
- **GPS:** No GPS
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special Feature:** Compass
- **Style:** Chronograph,Digital
- **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant

## Images

![La Crosse Technology XG-55 Digital Altimeter/Compass Watch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HLbp+ptQL.jpg)
![La Crosse Technology XG-55 Digital Altimeter/Compass Watch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VPtqM-6LL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LaCrosse XG-55 Altimeter/Compass Watch
*by H***Z on January 5, 2011*

This is the third XG-55 Alt/Compass (and many other features) watch I have purchased, I gave one as a present and have worn the other for five years AND yes, the paint and detail has almost been worn away. To preserve the appearance of this new watch I sprayed on 8 coats of 'clear' -4 horzontal and 4 at 45 degrees in 20 minutes, misted on from 18 inches so as not to get a run- to protect the paint, and before I removed the LCD lenz shipping cover. I have read complaints about this watch, poor battery life but my first one -using the backlite several times a day- operates for over 2 years. This current model watch LCD of course, can be manually shut off. When this altimeter can show elevation change every step you take climbing up a ladder, calling it too 'inaccurate to use hiking' in the mountains needs a bit of insight. If you are on the up-wind side of a hill the baro. pressure will be higher. Walk around your house when the wind is blowing or put you car windows up and turn on the heater fan. This will quickly show baro,/elev. change. Where I live next to a small mountian ranges we can get as much as 500 ft. elev change a day with wind shift. Getting absoulte elevation readings this way is not possible. If you travel you will need to reset the compass declination. Another really good feature is the raised bezzel that protects the lenz. After 5 years of wearing this watch even while working I have only three scratches on the lenz. The watch is thicker than my dress watch and I just learn to be careful. I started out thinking I would need to pay $200 for a good barometer. This watch sheds water but I don't put it under water, I ruined one nice watch while water skiing. This is a very good watch that proviced lots of information: even stylish while the paint lasts. All these features for under $100 -- That is really a deal! HK -AZ

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ a decent watch
*by R***R on November 25, 2012*

I bought La Crosse XG-55 2007 and I am still using it. Overall quality: good. I have changed the batteries for three times. It functions for most of functionality. Yes, it is painted plastic and now it lost almost all the paints on the watch. La Crosse should consider to improve this. The water proof is working for me. I wear it washing dished, taking showers, even swimming in first couple years. No problem. Recently after last changing battery, I do not wear it for shower any more. The most useful function for me is the altitude. I relied on it in most of my hiking, it has accompanied me to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Whitney and many high elevations. Although the accuracy is general off 100feet, but, I can adjust it. Although I had other elevation equipments with me during the hiking (such as Garmin and iPhone), I read most on this watch. I cannot imagine that you can operate iPhone when you hike on glacier with ice ax on hand. Garmin one is handy but the battery life is horrible (it can only last about 24 hours), I do not want to carry additional batteries. This watch tell me my altitude gaining speed and allow me to estimate how far I have still to go. I use it also in my exercise to measure my climbing speed by checking it every minute when climbing. Second feature I like is temperature, I hang it on my backpack while I am hiking, it tell me the environment very good. In Mt. Kilimanjaro summit, I was in snow storm and it told me the temperature to 9F. I really appreciated it hard work when I was almost brain dead in such bad situation. The barometer function is good. I do not really use it. Two time zones are also good when I am traveling internationally. Well, it is not that critical since I have cellular phone. The time accuracy is ok. It got about 20 seconds faster every month. It will be good if it can have radio sync up function. The bad part: the compass never works for me. It seems always off big. Thanks god I do not need to use it so far. Second part went bad is the background light. It cannot lit on any more since 2 years ago. Overall, it is a good watch and definitely worth the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Altimeter works as good as more expensive models
*by M***E on March 5, 2013*

I bought this products because of the low price. When I hike with my friends who have other more expensive models we always have similar altitude levels. I set the unit at home, sometimes correct it at the trailhead (due to weather barometric changes) and find the altitude readings match elevations on USGS maps I have used it on about 10 hikes & snowshoes since I purchased the unit. The compass function seems to work OK. Initially I did calibrate the barometric pressure with a know pressure at the local airport and that seem to make the altitude function more accurate. I have recommended this units to fellow hikers.

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