Another ground-breaking innovation from Timex Expedition. This rugged watch is also a digital compass that uses the earths magnetic field to measure direction. The digital compass takes bearings based on 16 cardinal points measured in degrees and allows the user to set the declination angle for increased accuracy. Plus it is 100m water-resistant, and also functions as a stopwatch, timer and alarm. Timexs newest addition to its popular line of Expedition watches makes staying on course as simple as the push of a button. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, Timex has found a way to fit an accurate digital compass into an affordably priced, standard size watch. Highly precise, the Expedition Digital Compass watch allows the user to easily adjust for regional variations between magnetic and true north. Like all Expedition styles the Digital Compass is designed to combine todays trend towards casual dress with the durability to withstand the rigors of activities from yard-work to camping and hiking.