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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Thanks!!
Could become my first GPS watch after all!
I need this one!
I have an older 910. Would love a new one!!
You are the best!
Awesome ray
Thanks
Awesome giveaway!
This is what I really want!
Yes please :)
Fun. I wonder what the weirdest thing tracked on a 935 has been
All the cool kids seem to have Garmins…can I join the cool kid club please? :)
What a great idea! Thank you!
Garmin Garmin Garmin
If I have to listen to my husband complain one more time about his dying triathlon watch, I’m going to stab myself in the ears. Please let him win this one.
Do want :O
Good luck all.
Winner winner chicken dinner?
Oooh, I made one in the right time slot!
Must…….. wake ….. Up….
Awesome gifts, Ray, thank you for doing this!
This is awesome
Pick me!
Great Watch to have.
yes I’m in
Ok, forget all my other comments because I need this in my life!
Really really want this.
Yes, Garmin 935!!
A good replacement of my old 910.
Oh, that would be so nice to have. My old 210 doesn’t hold a charge anymore and a new one isn’t in the budget.
This would be a great gift for my wife.
Thanks
Minee…. O_O
This Garmin watch would replace my old Garmin watch.
Me
Yes please!
The last dance
Nice warch to excercise…..i need one please
Aw snap! Let’s do this!
Last time.
Fingers crossed!!
Still amazed you do this. Thanks!
What
I’m in!
Perfect for me
Great!
It would be great
Putting my name in the hat
Lets runnnnnn
What a cool piece of kit
Time to up my watch and performance.
Looking to win!
Mememe
Thanks. Please
Love it! Working with a 2 year old TomTom right now…
I’ll take my chances)
Game
May I have this one?
Times flies when you’re having fun
Forgot all day about the giveaway!!!
I could use this.
Oh I’ve had my eye on this one!! My old forerunner is ready for retirement!
Oh yes please!
One for me please!
Great insightful review site! Keep up the good work!
The last piece to complete my dcrainmaker sweep!
Love Garmin!
Nice upgrade from my 230. Thanks again Ray! All the best.
Weeeee
I’d get some great use out of it.
I missed the last watch :(
Pick me!
Perfect gift for me :)
Tri me!
Nice
This would be a great way to end the day.
The last giveaway! Good job DCR.
good night
Woohoo, I need a new forerunner!
You never know your luck…
ace
Thanks
Sweet :)
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This would be a nice upgrade
Oooooh. So nice. Pretty please?
In it to win it!
The Dcrainmaker review had convinced me I need this watch! Keep up the good work
DCRainmaker is my favorite site of new staff!
a new watch, just want I need!
Oh Yeah!
Last chance to win.
Once more into the breach!
Just want thissss
This would be so cool!!
sure, why not?
Thank you for a fun day!
I’ve been wanting to try a Forerunner!
Oh boy I want it!
Last chance to win.
Last one!
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