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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Definately want this one
Yes I would to get my hands on this
This I need!!
Pick me! Pick me!
Love the design!
this would be awesome
Nice
Fingers crossed!
Oh, I really like to win this one.
Yes yes!!
Read your review about this watch, and it’s definitely one to own :-D
This would be a super nice upgrade from my Fenix 1!
Would suit the the GF perfectly!
This would be a nice upgrade
yes please:)
Hey Ray, great job, great site, keep it up.
Looks awesome!
Ray is the Man.
It sure would be great to win this!
I’m in!
That would be a nice upgrade …
Oooooh I need a new Trailrunning companion, that Fenix 5 plus would be absolutely perfect!!!!
please i need a better watch
Me me me ?
This is the one I am waiting for
Nice, ?
would love to get a new watch!
I would pretty much like the big one…
Fenix 5 would be nice.
Want please
im eyeing the fr645, but this will do. thank you.
Definitely fancy one of these :)
Hey there.
The 5X is my dream watch. I’ve had the 2 and now wear the 3. Fingers crossed.
Count me in!
Yes please! Love your reviews!
Garmin is leading the pack at the moment!
Would like to have this for training!
I would love to get one.
Would be nice to win this
Why not?
This is the one!
Yes I would love to get my hands on this one
Sign me up
Very cool. Thx DCR.
I’ve been waiting for Garmin to release an update to my Forerunner 235…maybe I can step up to a Fenix 5 instead!
Me please!
I am in
I would love a new Garmin watch and I am a huge fan of your reviews so keep up the good work!
Absolutely enjoy all your reviews. It has helped tremendously in making decisions when purchasing my fitness tech. Cheers
Here’s hoping I win
Auf jeden Fall, gerne
Fenix, nice one…. ;)
This looks great!
Das F5!
Pretty please??
The Fenix 5x+ would be such a nice watch for running and the gym.
My last gps/music watch died and I realize how much I dislike having my phone with me in the gym.
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I’m in!
This watch could definitely take my trening to the whole new level!
#fingerscrossed
This has been the most valuable site I’ve found for athletic tech gear, and I hope I win so I can have another reason to tell people to come here
I could really use one of these!
Great items! Been waiting for them.
Yes please!
It’s time to replace my Fenix 3! Thanks!
Love my Garmin
Great timing since my Garmin watch just died!
Would love to get a 5x plus
Cheers from NS!
Gimme gimme gimme!
I’m in
Cool
Ray: always enjoy your blog, please send me a Fenix 5xplus. :)
Thanks for doing the giveaways!
Feeling like a winner!
Love!
Get all the Garmins.
need it!
Looks like a fun day!
Whaou a Garmin Fenix 5 !
Awesome tech would love it
Oh… I will love to have this, count me IN.
Let’s see if I am lucky today Ray :-)
I would love that one Ray
Pick me :-)
Yes, I could use this!
I’m in
Yes please
Yes please!!
Pick me — my Fenix 3 is outdated….
I’m not that smart so a smart watch could help !
Yes please.
Would be a major upgrade on my wrist.
I could absolutely use a Fenix!
Please oh please
What a great watch.
Garmin rules!
Finix 5xPlus is the best.
I need this so bad.