Sun CompanySlip-On Wrist Compass - Easy-to-Read Compass for Watch Band or Paracord Survival Bracelet

I don't go in for flashy things. I do rugged and practical. That basically describes this small compass. Slips onto my canvas watch band and stays put! No sliding around, just stays where I want it to be. It's absolutely pinpoint accurate. Confirmed by both my primary compass and GPS. It's dead perfect. If one wants basic and accurate directional information at the end of their arm, here it is. I assure you that this small compass will not disappoint you.

I have a 1/2 dozen of these, and place them on the straps on my ball caps. The glow factor is not nearly as bright as a Suunto, but how often do you really need that. This one is 1/3 the cost.

I bought two of these compasses and would have rated them both 5 stars because they are both accurate for general directions and both fit snugly on my wrist watch band. The problem started when one of the compasses fell out of the rubber base. The adhesive failed. Fortunately I found the compass wrapped up in a leaf in the parking lot. So, OK, I went to Home Depot and bought a flexible adhesive formulated for vinyl, fabric and plastic by loctite. Most of the old adhesive was still adhered to the bottom of the compass so I pulled it off. Apparently the bottom of the compass was very thin, and I tore a pin prick sized hole in the base. A small amount of fluid came out. Since I was able to remove 90% of the old adhesive before the hole developed, I decided go ahead with the repair. I put a generous amount of glue in the rubber base, pushed the compass into the base and held them together with a small C clamp for several hours. The repaired compass still works, but the dial doesn't turn as easily as it did before some of the fluid came out.I just tested the second compass by gently prying with a of couple of dental tools. The compass stayed firmly attached to the base. None of the other reviewers reported an adhesive failure, so I am forced to give one compass a 5 star rating and the other two star rating. Hence, the four star rating.These sun compasses are very helpful in a large casino, like you might find in Las Vegas. At least you can keep track of the general direction of the entrance, elevators, parking garage, favorite restaurant or the cashiers cage (for your wife).

Day one with the product, you have to (as others have mentioned in the reviews) "tap tap tap" it in order for it to give any kind of confident reading, but if you happen to keep walking or just turn 90 degrees, the compass does not keep an accurate heading.Not a product you can rely upon, during those important times when you need a compass.Returning.

It’s a small compass that fits on a watch strap and points North. I ordered it, it arrived, I put it on a watch and it works!

The size/form-factor, appearance, materials used and accuracy are very good. However, the capsule is not dustproof or waterproof. Mine has filled up with dust and has become dark amd murky. It is almost unreadable during the day and absolutely unreadable at night. The dust settles down after I hang my watch up. But once I put it on and start moving, it stirs up the dust again. People complaining about accuracy need to reasess their observations and ensure there are no ferrous materials about and that they create a level plane, which definitely would affect acccuracy. I compared it to Cammenga and Suunto lensatic compasses amd north was the same on all of them; good for quick reference for a bearing. I would buy another if it were dustproof.

Nice looking and functional Compass securely slides onto your watch band to let you know the direction you are going. Purchased several and gave some away as gifts.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Great compass, terrible mount. Mount is made of hard brittle plastic, broke within days. Avoid product unfortunately