There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I need one!
Yes :) !
That is one really nice watch.
Yes please
Would love to win a smart watch!
Cool stuff!
Would love this to replace my Fenix 3!
I Like!!
Yes please!
DC, firstly thanks a million for the great tech reviews as always. Garmin Fenix 5 plus would be a great one to get. Thanks, Ron
Please!!!
Aah dream watch!!
5 plus, yes please
The best is the middle sized 5X ;-)
Today is my birthday :)
Yes! – Plz
I really could do with a new watch!!
I live in Paris… this would be tres magnifique!
Pick me
Count me in
I’ll gladly accept it, sir. Thank you.
Latest and best from Garmin
yes please
Count me in please! Would be a perfect addition!
Ooh. Now that would make me happy.
Thanks Ray!
Time for new watch
Yes, please!
Fenix me up
Yes please
Really need to replace my aging Fenix 3 and this would be just the ticket!
Love this watch
Would be so nice to have a better watch than my husband and still be part of the Garmin family:)
Love the site, Ray!
Looks good.hopw for it
Yes! It would be a nice upgrade from my 935 (especially the mapping!)
Generous offer Ray, appreciate what you do.
Great work Ray!
Nice
Here we go again, 5S+ !!!
How cool would that be.
Just in time~
Great watch. I will love to get one.
I wish I had something to help me tell the time and keep fit….If only I had a Phoenix 5….
This would be great for my husband
More Garmin tech! :)
That would be great!
Yes please, Ray
Would be amazing to have
Thank you!
Oops I did it again.
Oh, time for an upgrade please.
Want!
This would be fantastic!
one of these would be a great first gps watch
Nice
I’ve been eyeing up a Fenix 5 for months!
Thanks :)
If I get this I can retire my aging Garmin Epix!
Wow, this watch would be great!
Winning this would mean I no longer need to borrow my husbands garmin
I need a new watch! :)
Always coveted an F5. Maybe it’s my lucky day.
Noooice
Great Givaway!
A 5 plus would sit very fine on my wrist!
It’d be awesome if I win it!
It’s always been the detail for me. Your posts/reviews are second to none. Not a single person or company comes close. Also, the summary/opinion section is appreciated, especially comparing it to other products/models. Thanks!
That would be awesome!!! This is what I need in my life ;)
I have old fenix 3 which was a great companion but this would be amazing update on my wrist ;)
This would be a wonderful upgrade from my original Vivoactive!
Boomtown!
The motherlode. This would be AWESOME
Me, me ,me!!!!
Niiiiiiice!
Best watch for triathletes. I would love to get one.
Go dcrainmaker.com
I want it!
Feeeniiix
Yes please.
These look great, yes please
Cool watch!
I have the 3, want the 5 plus!
Awesome
Awesome. Thanks!
Yes pls
This would be awesome, thanks DCR!
Yo Ray, this would be nice man. Thanks.
Would be nice upgrade from my Polar M400 :).
For my son to train with me.
With my old 920XT biting the dust, a Fenix would be well received…
Thanks
A fantastic looking watch.
Great watch to replace my olf fenix3 no HR
Yes, I’d love that! I am also based in Amsterdam, so that saves you some shipping costs ;).
Watch this space
Plus or minus…
This would be fantastic. Good luck to me.
This watch has soooo many awesome features! And looks sexy too!
I would like that :)
Thanks for all the relevant info you always provide.
Hit me :))