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feels like it time for at new Fenix wathc. Been using fenix since the first and would love the new 5X+(plus)
I would like it.
Can I be that lucky? Nah …
I love my F3. But it’s feeling old. And I’m too broke to replace it.
Yes, please
I’d surely catch the llama if I could track how fast I was going!
5s+……mmmmmm
Yes please, they look great
I’d love a new Garmin
Thank you for the quality content, much appreciated! ?
Would love to say goodbye to my TomTom
Thanks for the reviews!
I’m inn
Awesome. I would love this!
Gotta have one
Would love one of these. Thanks for the giveaway!
Yes please
Got to be in it to win it ?
The best, count me in. Thx Ray!
Yes please.
Yeap, I am in
It’s time for mine to be upgraded please!
Yes please
Fenix 5x plus would be great
Yes!
great product
Bingo, please I want it!
Fenix 5x + :)
This would be a great upgrade from my Fenix 3 (non-HR)
Count me in
Garmin!
Yes yes yes. Count me in olease
This one is for me
If I’m lucky
I wish!
I need this!
Me please! Old vivoactive is on it’s last legs
Please? :-)
I want this please
5(X) is my lucky number
Me to!
I would love to win this watch, it’s my favorite!
I’m in :-D
Great Garmin!
love it
Awesome. What a great contest
WoW :)
Incredible action.
Yes please!!!!
Me please!
Me too
This watch is awesome, I need it!
I would love to trade in my current watch for this one!
One of these would be awesome.
My 935 is fantastic but if DCR has taught us anything, it’s that at least two watches must be worn at all times.
My Garmin 220 seems to be on its last legs! The Fenix would be a major upgrade and much needed! Happy running!
Forth year here, let’s see if I finally get something…
This would be awesome since my Fenix 5X has died!
Keep them coming Ray! Daddy needs a new watch!
yes!
Garmin!! <3
Let’s do it .
Please pick me!! I would love a new Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire. After 10 years of running I finally reached my goal of breaking 30min in a 5km this year after losing over 50kg in the last 2. I finally feel like I can call myself a runner and would love the latest watch to celebrate my achievements! I can’t believe they have finally brought out an orange wrist band. My favourite colour!! Thanks for all your reviews! You are my go to before any purchases.
Yes
Please!
Me want
Fingers and toes crossed
I’m in, I’d love to have this watch!
winner winner, chicken dinner
The moment we’ve all been waiting for.. At least I have been.
The 5+ would be a great replacement for my (dead) fitbit. Thanks
My friends would be so jealous
Am I too late?
I’d look good with Fenix on the trails :)
Garmin Lovin’
Really in need for a grwat multisport watch. ?
Getting back into triathlon, this would be an awesome addition to my gear
Oh wee! Yes please!
Ooh. This is exciting!
Time for an upgrade.
Yes please
I love this site
Oh! Shiny!
Best one
SAWEET!!
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I run out of things to say here after a while. Anybody else?
Yes pls
Need to break my garmin jinx!
Me me me. I want one! ?
Never win stuff like this, but I’ll keep trying!
#perseverance
Love it, Ray! Another fantastic product and would love to win this! Thanks for doing this!
Fenix 5x plus please
This is slightly better than my birthday
I would very much like to receive this watch!
Yes please!
Yes please :)
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So much fun ;)
I would love this.