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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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A perfect addition to my wrist
My hubby needs one of these :)
Entered! Would absolutely love a Fenix 3.
Love it.
Worth a shot, I LOVE the look of the Fenix!
Pretty please with a cherry on top!!!!
You can never have too many Garmins. So I’m in!
Wow, great giveaway!
Here’s hoping…
Good start: Exactly what I am looking for.
Want!
Let me in!
Great giveaway! Yes please!
Pick me!
Nice … I want !!!
I’m all in!
Hey I’m in. Going to California for a tandem bike tour to Portland, this would be a nice return present.
Cool
Love your in-depth reviews! Have used multiple times before making a purchase!
This Fenix 3 is going to be perfect for my Tri and Mountaineering! Thanks Ray!
Nice!
Yes, please.
Thanks!
Boom
Am I in? Let’s see
I’m in!
Good luck all!
Peace and love.
The giveaway is today?! OK! Lets do this! Good Luck All!
What a nice way to start the mother of all giveaways
Good luck all
Yes please
Oh dear, timezone conversions are going to confuse me this week.,,
Great prize. Come on team sky
Can you win if you live in Australia?!
Yes please!
Great way to start the day :)
I’m in!
Hopefully it’s not too late :)
Sweet watch. Would be great to have
finally made it on time!
Yeah!
My Girl would love the watch.
I’m fat and need all the help I can get. Thanks, Rainmaker.
Amazing giveaway, Ray, I’m in & thanks for doing this!
Fingers crossed
This year is THE year! I’ll won for sure
Nice
Please please please, I wanna win!
Holy mother of giveaways!!!
Love it
I come and get some!
Worth a try :)
yes please :)
Yes please!!!!!
Is this going to be the year?
Yeah!
I’m in! My dream watch.
Would love one please Ray!
Yay for free stuff.
it`s on!!
Worth a shot!
Wohoo, you are awesome – let’s get this going! Thanks Ray!
Great website, Ray!
I could definitely use a watch like this!
I want one
I never win anything but I can’t stop myself from trying ?
Rock Chalk!
Wow, It would be nice to win Rey. Fingers crossed.
Choose a fellow American living in Europe! Stuff is more expensive here! :)
My friend does have Fenix 3, it seems the best tri watch. I would like to upgrade from my FR230.
Yes please :)
Great product to start the giveaway
Me me me!!!
Just in time for the summer’s tris!
Let’s go! Succes!
Wow! Cool giveaway. Merci :)
Been wanting this for a while now! Awesome giveaway!
Wonder if this tracks my lack of sleep
I’d love to get one even if it is a bit bulky for my wrist.
I would love to win this!
Yes please DCR
Would love a Garmin Fenix3 HR!
Happy give a way day x
Want it
Fenix! Yeah!
And here comes my hope to own a piece of latest technology!
Oh sweet Fenix3 come to me.
Love the Fenix 3, would love it more with built in HR!
Luck of the Irish. Please
Hello!
Awesome, the HR is a very nice piece of tech.
Game on!
Arghhhhhhh the hour has arrived! Yes please…
Sweet!
Awesome that I won this Fenix3 HR watch!!! (would be cool if you read this when I’m randomly selected :-).)
Me please.
Let’s try my luck!
Amazing Watch!
Maybe this year I have better luck
Hi Ray!