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Would be a nice update to my Fenix3
I would take care of one :)
I’d love the music on my wrist!
I feel like today is my lucky day :)
At least winning this watch is more likely to happen than world peace!
Nice one, want it so much.
Best product reviews in the universe
My wrist needs this!
Perfect for me:)
Ooph those are some nice watches
I like your posts!
Yes, let me win this one please!
Yes, for more adventures!
I love the Fenix :)
The white one please!
Great watch!
Would love to win and take it for a spin
What time is it?
Nice watch!
Ohhh, even more yes please!
Come on baby, this is the one giveaway I want to win!
This would be good
Love these watches
Super Watch
Loved Garmin 5+ !
Great for scout hikes!
It’ll be a good upgrade on the 235
I want this one, please :-)
Would be awesome
I hope I win. I shattered my 920XT during a bike accident. This would be a nice upgrade.
I would love this!
Me Me Me
Cool!
Nice
5X+ would be great :)
I would like to have one of these.
Errr yea!
FENIX 5 Plus is the garmin watch I love most.
I’m in
This one is gonna get A LOT of comments. You’re awesome, though.
I want this
love the contest day!
Comment
Sign me up! Would love a 5s plus
?♂️
Would love this
oooh I would love that!
Me please!
Here’s to hopin’!
Nice upgrade from my Fenix 3. Thanks!
Nir want garmin
Yes please ?♂️ ? ?♂️
Pick me!
One would be nice ….
Can i take this one :) ?
hope to win
And I’ll take one of these…
Time to upgrade my old Fenix 3!
i promise if i win this one i will give it as a gift to a friend…
Thank you
Wow. A replacement for my F3 would be nice
I want it!
I’m here :-)
Yes!
Your reviews are always so detailed and this watch rocks!!!
That would be dream comes true
Commented
I want!
Awesome DC. Thanks for the chance.
Keep up the awesome work man! You finally got me to move from a crappy Apple Watch to a Garmin.
I would love one of these
Ooooh, yes please. This has my name all over it!
I can’t wait to win this :)
Yes!
Always like reading your blog and product reviews. Helpful to decide which watch to get! Thanks!
Fancy watch winning!!!
yes, please!
Super!
would love a nice watch!
I am in!
Nice site. Love the buzz. Love that watch.
I’ve always wanted to try the fenix.
Hallo! Great product!
All this winning!
Would love this one…
Would be a great replacement to my 920XT
Please!
About time to move to Garmin.
You can’t go wrong with Garmin!
Thank you
Nice watch
Oh this would be a perfect gift to have it ;)
amazing sportwatch !
Thanks for all the great reviews!
All my current sports tech in 1 watch. This thing is amazing
I really want to win this one!
Very nice Watch!
Garmin Fenix Plus
Fenix Me Please!
The only thing keeping me from buying a Fenix 5 Plus is the open water review. Seems like that would be an easy fix for them.
I’m sure I will be able to find something nice without breaking the budget