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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I never ever win these sorts of things. I’m just unlucky that way.
How good is the IR HR sensor?
Get in there!!!
I hope I’m in anyway. Fenix 3 is THE watch to have.
Al.
And Christmas in June begins. Thx Ray.
Well, let’s see if I win anything this year…
So it begins.
Thanks Ray. Good stuff
Yes please!
Nice first giveaway. Count me in.
I’ve been considering one of these!
DCR Extravaganza is like a midwinter Christmas! (for those of us in the southern hemisphere)
Oh that watch would be cool…maybe i am lucky
Looking forward to a great giveaway. I hope I get LUCKY.
love that watch
Up early for swimming?
I have admired the Fenix 3 HR since it became available!
Crossing my fingers!
I need it!!! I want it!!! I love it!
I’d say more like one in a million…..
So you’re telling me there’s a chance!!
Geez, winning this would be a great start to the giveaway!
I want one, please! Not sure about giving up my FR920 though.
I already have a Fenix 3, but I wanna be like Ray and run, swim and bike with more tan one watch.
I’m in!
Great way to get the ball rolling…been looking at the fenix for a long time.
So this is my new watch? ;)
Giveaway extravaganza time!!!
Thank you for another Giveaway
Winner winner chicken dinner
I’ll try my luck!
I would love that!
Being able to enter the first giveaway of the day is the ONLY good thing about the kids waking me up at 4am today ??
Keep up the reviews DC!
This is awesome!
And so my WATCH begins. – Snow
Let’s do this!
Seriously want!
And so it begins!!! This is a very nice watch!
Yes please!
Awesome first give away!
Pick me pick me!
Yes please !
Today I run 10k trial. I hope it will be under 30°C.
Quality reviews.
What are the chances?
Yay!
I’ll screw up my sleep in hopes for the sleep tracking capabilities of this beast…. hope it’s worth it LoL
Let’s start this 24hpurs of giveaway !
Thanks, Ray
Wish me luck.
Awesome tech.
I like this time of year.
Woot!
I’m awake, I swear! *snores*
Might as well Jump! Contest ready. Thank you
Yes please!!
Yaay! Good start for the 24h giveaway marathon :)
pretty plz
Boom!
Come on new watch!
Great job on the site! Thanks
I want one! Thanks for the contest!
Grimme!
I’m in for the Fenix 3 be! Thanks Ray.
You spoiled us !
I am here
Let the long night begin!
OMG this would absolutely make my day if I won this badboy, been looking at it since the day it came out. Great first Giveaway!!!
Crossing my fingers. I really want to pair this up with my running power meter.
Looks great!
I would love this!
Sweet!
Who couldn’t use a new toy?
Yeah, bring it on with the goodness!
In to win. Thanks Ray!
Yes please
I am in!
My unicorn! What a great giveaway.
Gotta get me a fenix 3!
Nice start.
I didn’t buy one, so I can get yours! Thank you, :-)
Thanks for all the detailed reviews through the years!
I wonder if could get those giveaway? for real…?
Yes please.
Would love one, the ol Tomtom needs an upgrade!
Would love to see how this works out for rowing…
Can’t wait to use this after I win!
Come on, big money, no whammeys…stop! :)
And so it begins woot!
I love your reviews & never buy a gadget unless it’s RM approved!
Yes, please!
Well done Ray.
Your giveaways are the best!
Weeeeeee!
Thanks!!
I need this?
Entering the game..
Let the fun begin
Yowza! Great start
Great giveaway!
Yes please
Fingers crossed! And toes…
Thinking this is my year!