There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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Epic giveaway!
Am i the first one???
I’m about to order one anyways!
It’s been a wild ride!!! Happy Thoughts!!!
the last run!
Still Tri-ing to win one!
Yep!
Last one! Woohoo… mean… awww…
10/12
-Guillermo
First
Oh it would be nice, thank you!
The best for last!
Sooo coool!
Final shot!
Finally something to replace my 310XT.
Yes please!
is this the one? or should I say the 735?
i want
It’s done. Great job dcr.
Please pick me! ?
Yes! This watch is awesome!
Yes yes yes please
Cool!!
I could use a watch, especially one for swimming
Oh my Garmin, clementine.
Merci DCR!!!
Count me in please Ray,
Nathan
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Does number one ever win?
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just woke up
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Thank you, Ray!!
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You’ll never go in the water again…
Not asleep yet
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Yeah giveaways!!!!
thanks for the giveaway Ray
need a little brother for the Fenix3 HR
Okay, thanks!
You have to play to win!
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Last chance workout!!!
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I would really love one of these for my wife.
Woohoo! one more chance to win.
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What a day. Thank you so much. I’m really hoping I win something, I only missed one of these today. I look forward to reading your awesome reviews.
Great giveaway!
Garmin 735xt for the win!
Lucky guy
Please
Thank you for putting on this generous giveaway!
Saving the best for last.
Good Night
Awesome!
Ooooh would love to get this.
Yes Please
Hope I win this time…
Goodnight folks
Woo!
My 910 is getting long in the tooth. This would be a great replacement.
Love garmin
I want
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