Suunto’s 90th Anniversary Vertical 2 Is a Retro-Style Throwback to Its Legendary 1998 Watch

Suunto’s 90th Anniversary Vertical 2 Is a Retro-Style Throwback to Its Legendary 1998 Watch


But it was in 1998 when the brand dropped its first-ever sports watch, the Vector, which is also the world’s first ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) outdoor watch for mountaineers. This week, aligning with their 90th anniversary, Suunto recognizes this feat with a limited-edition colorway for the Vertical 2 smartwatch inspired by the original Vector. The anniversary edition pulls directly from the Vector’s bold yellow-and-black aesthetic — a color scheme that became synonymous with serious mountain gear in the late ’90s.

Author: Ethan Brehm


Published at: 2026-02-09 23:03:10

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