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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Pheonix – the watch I want :))
it would be a nice gift
Plus++
Add me please
This would be my training buddy!
It would be super !!
Yes please!
I want it
Bring it on!!!
Lots of function
Sweet mamma jamma, this would be nice to win
Count me in!
Sweet!
It would fit great!
Heck yeah!
I can do with this one and use it on my right wrist
Please pick me!
Fenix
In the hat
Would love to have this.
Really enjoy your blog.
Greetings from a fellow Dutch man!
Hi Ray
great to paticipate ;o)
Greetings from Germany
Ding! Ding! Winner!
me me
nice
usually out of my league! One can dream :)
I want to win. :-)
Comment!
ok, i want that watch!
I’ll work this baby out all day every day!
keeping up to time ;-)
Keep the great reviews (and contests) coming!
This would be such a huge improvement over what I have. Really enjoy your reviews Ray.
Have been trying to decide between a FR935 and a Fenix 5- this would make the decision easy!!
Yes please!
This would be great to replace my fenix 3
Yes please
That is a prize!
Thanks for even giving us a chance!
That time again, cheers Ray!
Nice Watch
I’ve never won yet…
Giveaway day!
Yeah buddy.
Yes please
I want a Fenix 5+!
Ventu SBUX Unicorn Frappuccino please.
Need it for the Brittney
Sign me up…
I’m in!!
Would really like this one …
What a fantastic opportunity for a great device.
Sounds awesome :-)
I’d love one of these!
Nice
What a beautiful piece of gear
Hey there hi there
Yes please!
Would love one
Hello from Belgium… ;-)
Let me win
Awesome watch!
Hey! Just noticed this post. Should have gotten up at midnight and commented on the other ones! Thanks for doing this contest!
I’d love one of these
Yes, please! Tx!
I’d like to enter. Thanks!
Would love one!
Christmasssssszzz
New watch for me!
Would be a extremely nice upgrade!
Yes please!
This is a serious looking watch.
It’s the best time of the year!
Me. Pick me
Awesome
Wouldn’t that be nice to have?!?
Need me some mapity maps
The one and only!!
Perfect – exactly the watch I need!
I definitely could use a new watch. Love this site.
Christmans came early this year.
yes a fenix 5 is great!!!!
I hope I win! Thanks for all you do Ray! :)
Yo lo quiero
Nice!
Win!
yes!
I think that this giveaway idea is a great one! Just wish that I had seen it an hour ago.
Yes, I want one
Nice ones
I do need a new watch :)
Yup definitely need that
Pick me!
Foxy
oh yes!!
Send it!
get it
Thanks Ray for the chance!
Wow!
count me in pls