This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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it’s going to be a long night…….. ;O)
I sure would likes me some of that Fenix 3 action!
I’m folding laundry and watching Parks and Rec, would that be Poor or what?
Good morning!
Nice watch..:/)
You rock!
6AM here, let’s begin this crazy day!
I’m in
Nice, I’m in!
Really want that one :)
And so it begins. Another giveaway I hope to win
Fenix 3 HR Giveaway…Yes, Please!!!
Always appreciate the time , effort and thought that goes into your reviews! Keep it up :)
Cool! I need it ))
yes pls.
I need this!
Thanks Ray!
Yes please! :)
Yeah!
Want it, need it, love it
Pick pick pick a girl
Help me become better please!!!
Let’s do this! I’ll check in again when I get up for my early morning run.
Ooh ooh ooh
What a great promotion from a seriously good guy.
Wooooo
I’d love to eliminate another device with built in HR!
Please maje it count! Thanks!
I’m in Vegas for the giveaway…feeling lucky!
Yay!
Thanks Ray! Please send the watch to
Please, DCR random selector! Pick this trail runner, backpacker and beginner triathlete!
Ooo! I need this mate!
Why not give it a go?
Count me in
Woo hoo, and so the party begins. Thanks Ray!
I’m in… :)
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Been following your site for a while now. Love the in-depth reviews. They’d convinced me that the Fenix 3 HR is THE watch to buy. (I’m a two-time marathoner looking to move to triathlons, but also a massive geek)
Also commenting all the way from Delhi so not sure if the contest applies but hey ‘still beats everyone on the couch’
Hooray!
Thanks!
Cool!
Woot! Nice!
Should I sleep in two hour shifts tonight?
Would love to get the Fenix!
No races coming up, so what’s my excuse?
Would love this to replace my Apple Watch
just that watch, please
Luck be with me!
Oh yes, please make me laughing :-)
If I could choose to win one thing, it’d probably be this.
May the Fenix be with you.
First of many
I’m in
I like it!!!
Thanks for the great reviews and the giveaway!
Wow! Response time is pretty quick. Would make a great gift for my son. I’ve been slowly training him to go the distance.
This is super awesome!:)
west coast represent!
Comment!
count me in :)
Oooo – nice first choice, Ray! I’m in for this one. :)
Count me in …
I’m interested in the Fenix
This would be awesome to win!
Yes please!
Crossing my fingers for the win!
May the mother of all watches become my baby!
Would love all day HR
What an awesome watch!
Thans Ray, great watch1
Extravaganza, I love you!
Beautiful watch – I’d love to have it:)
Nice Nice Nice!
It does everything except actually run for me, right? I love that it’s not plastic.
That’s a great watch! I’m in.
Hey look! It’s Enrico Pallazzo!
rich witches wear wrist watches
Looks great- would be better than using my phone!
this is for me! :)
I want one of these.
NO 48, Jalan USJ 4/6F
USJ 4
:-)
Keep up the awesome review work!
I’m in :)
Yes please!
Who hoo give away!
:-)
Totally need a Garmin to track my couch surfing!
Yes please! ?
I would absolutely love this- thanks for all you do!!
Looks like a cool watch
I’d be stoked to give one of these a good Home.
Awesome!
love ur reviews.. yes please!
Uhh, free stuff
Whoo hope I win, what a great giveaway. Being as I have a newborn I will be up all night anyway so good timing for the giveaways!
I need an upgrade!
one for me pleazzzzzzz
Wohoo, the Fenix3 would be perfect for me :)
PS: You could link the a time-zone converter ;)