The watch itself is cool- works well, never leaked. However if you get 18 months out of the battery you’re doing well. Likewise the wrist band- I’m about to post off the watch for the second replacement. I’ve been through two batteries as well. And that’s not using the stop watch function and the light only every now and then. My daughter’s version also made it to about 18 months before battery went. From talking to others this seems typical. Just a pain posting it off, coughing up more coin and not having it for a couple of weeks. I have another digital watch, with very simple functions, however it’s been going for about 15 years. I think Rip Curl would do well improving the battery life. And the longevity of the wrist bands.

Band broke after 3 months and was advised by Ripcurl the band is not covered under warranty.

Also was advised prior to purchase by ripcurl via email an android app was in development and wouldnt be far away. 1 year later when contacted again they said they are no longer producing an app and have no plans to in the future. Will say what you want to hear to make a sale.

Awesome watch it does exactly as advertised, the app is great and is easy to navigate. The watch itself has a long battery life in between charges and is easy to charge. It fits well and is very comfortable, light and easy to operate it also reads easy while in the surf.

I have had mine for around 3 years and I do love the functionality of the watch. But.......I have had mine back in for repairs 7 times... and it has been fully replaced twice!!! I have been advised that I am the unluckiest owner in the ...WORLD!! It was fully replaced 18 months ago and started to leak water 4 months ago. Just been advised by Rip Curl that it is out of warranty and will cost me $249 to get repaired. Told them to forget it.
I will wait for the new version to come out and give it a go. I certainly hope that it is a vast improvement on my last one....
The team at Surfection in Mosman where I purchased it from have been fantastic in dealing with this issue.

This is an expensive watch. The band broke within the first several weeks and the watch stopped working yesterday (after a battery change). Rip curls returns policy is so difficult (not the first watch we have had to return) we can’t be bothered and will just go with another brand next time

The watch is not build to last the rubber band is really fragile and the bad news is that is only one piece with the watch.

The other problem is the accuracy of the data provided, it’s really off.

Also I had a problem with the watch trying to locate signal.

It is a really good idea but unfortunately it wasn’t well designed.

I really don’t know why there is so many negative reviews about this watch, it’s awesome. I’ve had mine for 3 1/2 years and it’s still going strong. It’s a game changer. I can look back on every surf I’ve had in the past 3 1/2 yrs. Ripcurl are really fair and helpful if you have a problem to. 10 out of 10

Do not buy one of these overpriced, basic, horrible watches. It is all just a gimmic disguised as a watermans watch. For $500 I would expected a lot more watch, its junk! The GPS feature never works, for a wetsuit company that prides itself on its rubber the rubber around the face of the watch is disgraceful and rips and deteriorates at the slightest bump. What ever you do look elsewhere and DONT buy one of these pieces of crap. I contacted Rip Curl about the band but apparently it isn't covered under warranty. Absolute Joke! Buy a watch from a watch company!!!!

Always has trouble connecting to satellites! I've missed out tracking my best surfs of my life in Indo because this stupid watch can't pick up any gps satellites! Devoted to say the least! Even at home in Aus it has its good days and it's bad I regards to picking up gps! Just not good enough for how much spondoola I payed!

I'm still try get my money back !!
Did go three times to replacement and still doesn't work. And the rip curl is not wanting to give my money back !!

I don't wear watches but I got this one as a gift. I have to say its pretty good.

It gives me tide information with one click, and records my surf sessions including wave speed. I don't know if any of this information is useful but its definitely got cool factor.

The watch itself feels a little light and I'm not sure if it will last the punishment of being in the ocean a couple of days every week but we will see.

All this stuff also syncs with my wife's iPhone but doesn't have an app for my Samsung Note 4.

Overall so far I'm pleasantly surprised and loving this little gadget...lets hope it holds up.

How come Ripcurl charge $500 for a two bob watch?my sons search gps watch fell to bits after a couple of weeks still waiting for a replacement a month later from the local surf shop we bought it from. He earnt $15 an arvo stacking shelves to save for it .Rip Curl have no soul!