Suunto Vertical Bands (incl. Vertical 2)

Suunto Vertical Bands — What Fits

The Suunto Vertical and Vertical 2 both use a 22mm quick-release band, so the same range of third-party bands fits either generation of this watch.

These bands attach with the same spring-bar quick-release fitting used across Suunto's range — press the small lever on the back of the pin, and the band lifts free without tools.

See the full Suunto Watch Bands collection for bands that fit the Race, 9 Peak, 5 Peak, Ocean and Run as well.

A stock band eventually wears at the spring-bar holes from long days outdoors, and third-party bands give Vertical owners more style choice than the handful of options that ship with the watch.

Style Guide for the Vertical

The Vertical is built for long days in the mountains, so durability and comfort under a pack strap or jacket cuff matter as much as looks.

Owners who spend most of the week in the mountains typically keep one rugged band for long days outside and a dressier second option for town, so they're not stuck wearing trail gear to dinner.

• Vornis silicone sport band — tough, sweat-resistant, and easy to rinse clean after a long hike., holding up well through repeated hikes and long days outside
• Rovan magnetic loop — adjusts in a second over layers of clothing., handy for adjusting over a jacket cuff mid-hike
• Mavric braided loop — a stretch-fit everyday option for town days., easy to pull on for a walk around town
• Solin magnetic milanese — a smarter mesh finish away from the trail., giving the watch a different look for evenings after the trail
• Véllo nylon loop — light and breathable for multi-day treks., light enough to forget you're wearing it on multi-day treks
• Voren nylon loop — a woven casual alternative with a different texture., offering another everyday texture to choose from

Fitting Your Vertical Band

Flip the watch over, push the small lever on the spring bar behind the current band, and slide it free. Line up the new band's spring bar with the lugs and press until both sides click into place.

The swap takes under a minute and needs no tools, so it's easy to switch bands between a trailhead and a trip into town.

First-time swaps are easiest with the watch resting face-down on a soft surface. If you're ever unsure which width to order, measure the gap between the lugs on the back of the case rather than guessing. Doing the swap indoors the first time also makes it easier to hear the click that confirms both sides are seated properly.

Caring for Your Band

Rinse silicone and nylon bands after a sweaty or wet hike, then let them air dry before reattaching. Magnetic milanese and magnetic loop bands should be wiped dry rather than rinsed, since water can collect between the mesh links.

Store any band you're not wearing flat and out of direct sunlight, since prolonged heat can dry out silicone and dull a milanese finish over time. Rotating between two bands also gives each one time to dry out fully between wears.

Which Watches Don't Fit These Bands

These 22mm bands are sized for the Vertical family specifically, so double-check your model before ordering if you also own a Suunto 9 or 9 Baro. A few other Suunto watches need a different fit:

• The plain Suunto 9 and 9 Baro use a wider 24mm band, not the 22mm width these bands are built for — that width is reserved for the 9 Peak instead. The Suunto 7 is also 24mm.
• The original Suunto 5 uses screw-attached, model-specific straps, so it doesn't fit these bands — only the 5 Peak uses a standard 22mm quick-release band.
• Suunto's older rugged lines — Spartan, Ambit, Core and Traverse — use 24mm or proprietary bands and aren't compatible here.