There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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A great set of prizes – thanks Ray. There will be 12 very happy winners! Good luck to all.
I would love to win this one.
Please don’t spam my email. Thanks for the contest!
for my son
What a good list of giveaways!!!
count me in!
Love it
Another post
Saved the BEST for last! Come on……..7
I’d love this!
Did I win!?
A comment
I got it!
I think I really really need this
I need the upgrade.
Lez do thiz 935!!!
Very nice
Just run with it…
I want the 935 <3 please!
I would love this. Pls.
last but not least
One more time
Here!!!
Awesome giveaway!
Congrats to the person who gets this!!
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
Ah yeah come to papa!!
Now, I am going to bed!
for my son
I love these Garmin watches. Thanks DCR!
If I don’t like yellow, can you color the band with a Sharpie?
I may even break into a run!
Got to get this one for my hubby!
Great job you’re doing Ray!
I need a new Garmin watch!
Watch me
Bonjour Ray, une montre sera incroyable!
Yes, please.
Thanks Ray!
The best watch for me!
Whew – glad I could post!
You saved the best for last!
Yes please
Nice
If you send to me promise I will train harder …!
Love! Yes, please!!!
Absolutely!
Would love this for longer runs!
for my brother
Highres Screen Baby!
Time to try tri’s?
Want it……
Awesome event, hoping to win something.
Love Garmins and would love to have this watch!!
I would love to win this! I would also love some of the ice cream Ray spoke about.
Want me a plastic fenix 5!
Attaches triathletes like bees to honey!
I would put it to use.
Love this one! Already bought hubby one, now maybe I can score mine!!
this is an awesome watch….YES PLEASE….I HOPE I WIN…but i never do….but it is still fun
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
Oooo pick me please =)
I could really use this.
Me please!
The best watch.
seems like over kill for some that doesn’t even own a watch
Love a new watch for cooler fall temps approaching!
Please!
Yellow? Okay – Yellow!
That would be one sweet prize to win :-)
Thanks
I would LOVE this watch in my life! THANKS!
I love the yellow band on this!
Thanks again for the promotion.
Yes please!
Bruh you gotta choose me fam! Random number gen for the win!
I would love it.
Boom shakalaka!
always support DCR!
Pick me
I would use the heck out of this!
Me. Me
my wrists are ready! I can’t wait for next year. Some lucky winners out there and I hope I am one of them!
One more try
Would solve problem of my forerunner 235 that’s on last leg!
I really like this model!
I’d put this to good use before the impending nuclear war?
Best watch on the market! Fingers crossed!
Pick me :)
Big fan :)
Yellow – my favourite colour.
I’m in!
Looks great. Thanks!!
This is awesome!
AWESEOM E
P-p-p-p-puh-please sir may I have another?
Awesome. Would love one.
So nice of you. I can take it off your hands.
Woo! 935!
Garmin 935 yes please¡!!
I hope I win this one!
These giveaways are amazing!
Thank you!