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The Suunto M-9/Black/Black/NH with velcro strap is a liquid-filled, jewel-bearing wrist compass with a luminous card for hikers, paddlers, and sailors who want a fast bearing.
Who it is for
This compass suits anyone who needs a quick direction check on a trail, a paddle board, or a sailboat deck. It sights through notches and a side window, so you can take a bearing without breaking stride, and the capsule is insensitive to water pressure, making it usable in and on the water.
Key details
- Type: wrist compass with a card-type, liquid-filled, jewel-bearing needle
- Accuracy and resolution: 5 degrees / 5 degrees
- Sighting: notches and side window
- Luminous markings: on the card, for nighttime readability
- Attachment: velcro wrist strap
- Balancing: northern hemisphere
- Dimensions: 47 x 41 x 14 mm; weight: 16 g
- No battery required
What's in the box
- Suunto M-9 compass
- Velcro strap
- Quick guide
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- Wrist-worn design: Rides on a velcro strap for an instant direction check, like glancing at a watch.
- Dual sighting: Notch and side-window sighting let you take a bearing without breaking stride.
- Liquid-filled capsule: Card-type needle with a jewel bearing for stable readings.
- Luminous card: Stays readable at night.
- Water pressure insensitive: Usable in and on the water.
- Lightweight: Just 16 g.
- No battery required: Mechanical compass with no battery, ever.
- Northern hemisphere balance: Capsule is balanced for use in the northern hemisphere.
| Brand | Suunto |
| Model | M-9 Black/Black NH |
| Type | Wrist compass |
| Category | Baseplate compasses |
| Needle | Card type, liquid filled, jewel bearing |
| Accuracy / Resolution | 5 degrees / 5 degrees |
| Sighting | Notches and side window |
| Luminous Markings | Card |
| Attachment | Velcro wrist strap |
| Color | Black/Black |
| Balancing | Northern hemisphere |
| Dimensions | 47 x 41 x 14 mm |
| Weight | 16 g |
| In the Box | Suunto M-9 compass, velcro strap, quick guide |
- Suunto M-9 compass
- Velcro strap
- Quick guide
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Suunto M-9 wrist compass need a battery?
No, the Suunto M-9 is a mechanical, liquid-filled compass with a jewel bearing and does not require a battery. It is balanced for the northern hemisphere and attaches with a velcro strap, so it is always ready for a bearing check with no charging or battery replacement needed.
Can the M-9 be used on the water?
Yes, the capsule is insensitive to water pressure, so it is usable in and on the water, such as paddle boarding or sailing.
How accurate is the Suunto M-9 wrist compass?
The Suunto M-9 has an accuracy and resolution of 5 degrees / 5 degrees. It uses a card-type, liquid-filled needle with a jewel bearing and a luminous card so bearings remain readable at night.
What is included with the Suunto M-9 compass?
Each Suunto M-9 comes with the compass itself, a velcro strap for wrist attachment, and a quick guide. No additional accessories or batteries are included, since the compass is fully mechanical.














