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To start, this is a beautiful watch. I bought it for my boyfriend for his birthday because he’s getting into fitness, and this watch has helped him track his progress and stay on path. I bought the 6X Sapphire edition in the hopes of avoiding scratches and also in the hopes of rivaling G-Shock, his original favorite. Sapphire specifically was important to me in a watch face, because sapphire, after all, is a 9 out of 10 on Mohs hardness scale. The only thing harder than a 9 is diamond, which is a 10. This reduces the chance of scratches significantly.
I will include this warning in the beginning: when first unboxing it and turning it on, nothing seemed amiss – at first. It was beautiful, worked great, connected effortlessly to his phone, etc. But when he tried downloading new watch faces, a problem emerged. After many Internet searches, we learned that the software on the watch was out of date (which, looking back, probably should have been expected – these may have been sitting in a warehouse for God knows how long and it’s possible that Garmin had released some updates since that time). We were able to get the watch updated by connecting it to the power cord and plugging the cord into the computer and downloading a software update. After that, zero issues – the watch faces downloaded, widgets were added, and all was right in Whoville. 8/10
Aesthetically, this thing is stunning but very large; it’s definitely (in my opinion) meant for someone with a larger wrist. It fits him very well. 10/10
In the 2.5 months he’s had it, it’s never scratched. We even took a nail to it – and there was not one mark! Yeah, science! It’s also very durable; he’s dropped it, banged it on the counter countless times, submerged it in 8ft pools, and there was not one issue. 10/10
As far as tracking goes, the watch has some drawbacks. It seems to track steps decently, and it seems to track heartrate and stress levels okay, but it’s not perfect. The sleep tracking isn’t always spot-on; it often calculates him going to sleep 30 minutes before he actually goes to sleep because (we theorize) his heartrate drops as his body relaxes for bed. It does calculate his information when exercising, but it’s not perfect. It does calculate his resting heartrate, but it’s not perfect. Above all, keep in mind that this is not a medical device and will, thus, not be as accurate as one. My best advice would be to make sure it’s tight but not restricting blood flow; you shouldn’t be able to slide it every which way on your arm. We think it uses a laser to track the blood pressure (or heartrate or whatever else) in the veins underneath. We even tested this theory: if he moves the watch up an inch on his arm (to where it’s covering his tattoos), the difference in tracking and reporting heartrate was very noticeable. 7/10
The other features that this watch has are great. The connection to iPhone was seamless and the text/notification updates are helpful. Like others have mentioned, you don’t have the ability to text from this watch – but I think that’s a good thing, because if you were able to, you’d be giving up the water-resistant features and the shock-absorbing features that this thing has. The weather app, the elevation/altimeter, the maps, and all that other good stuff works great. If you get lost in the woods and for some reason can’t find your phone, you can use your handy-dandy watch to pull up a map and zoom out to see just where you are. It’ll give you directions, just like maps on your phone. The app store for this thing has a whole new world of little apps and widgets (Spotify, beer tracking?!) that you can play around with. 9/10
I think this was a great purchase. The battery life is fantastic. Five days without a charge and it still goes strong – and when you do charge it, it only takes 30 minutes to an hour to get back up to halfway/fully charged. My main concern before buying was water damage and shock damage, but both have passed rigorous tests and this watch has proven to be very strong and durable. Also, it comes with an automatic one year limited warranty. Don't buy the warranty through Amazon. I checked with a customer service rep from Garmin's website and he confirmed that all Garmin watches come with the warranty. Overall: 9.9/10
**** ONE YEAR UPDATE ****
This is the single best purchase I have ever made. The watch is still going as strong as day 1. The watch band did end up breaking with normal wear and tear, but I had originally purchased a backup band for $10 when I bought the watch (which I recommend to anyone no matter what kind of watch you're buying), so that didn't ruin my day. Overall, this watch has seen a lot. Vacations, pools, accidents, workouts, and a lot of life. Friends, there is still not one scratch on it. Nothing can break it. Everything is still perfect. I am tempted to run over it with my car to see if that would even do anything (although I won't). My boyfriend wears it 24/7 except to charge it and it's become an integral part of his daily life. He sends me his workout report from his phone from Garmin Connect, and it tells you many details such as average and max heartrate, distance traveled, calories burned, and more. It has given us help when lost in the woods. It has given us the altitude as we drove through the mountains. It has monitored a 65lb weight loss journey. It has withstood the heat of fire (temporarily a hand may have been engulfed in flames; he's okay). I should be Garmin's spokesperson, honestly. Buy this damn watch. Do not do any more research. Your journey for the perfect watch ends here. This is the one!
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Changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars because I have been able to make actionable tweaks on my daily life based on the new information collected by the F6x during activities and sleeping. Plus, the GPS gets a lock super fast when outside. It is truly a great watch and while I do miss some things from the F3 HR, they are minor and the F6x is an all around improvement from the older model. Coming from a Fenix 3 HR, was hoping the Fenix to Fenix upgrade/migration process would be super smooth. Like custom activities would just carry over or even the default watch face would be the same. Neither are true and while I figured out how to create a custom activity, within Connect it does not list the custom name like it did with the F3. There are no watch faces that are similar to the simple but perfect digital face of the F3 HR. My biggest issue with the F6x default digital face is the way the minutes are not inline with the hour. Yet, the digital face for the F6 Solar looks exactly what is expected, minus the sun gauge in the middle. My ask of Garmin is to make the F6x Solar default digital (with the hours and minutes inline and the other data fields around it) face shown available to other F6x users, of course without the solar. Let's move onto appearance and the Fenix 3 HR has a matte grey bezel that can be worn with anything (business suits to shorts) while the F6x Sapphire grey bezel is quite shiny for almost a blued finish... yuk. The shipping watch band of the F6x sapphire has notches while the older style band has a nicer feel, thankfully was able to quickly swap. If you are purchasing for the pulse ox (assuming the battery is at 100%) turning it on will take the battery from 21 to 15 days. Changing the other pulse ox setting to continuous will further tax the battery from 15 to 10 days. Not a fan of the F6 charging cable and strongly prefer the old style F3 cradle due to cable length and the new cable places the watch in an awkward angle that feels like it will break off or weaken the connection. Compared to my F3, doing the same cardio activity (MMA) with the same HRM strap used with the F3 HR, the F6x is reading about 50-80 more calories burned. Not sure if the F6x is accounting for temperature (the gym is always same temp) and other biometrics including pulse ox. Did my usual run (without HRM) in identical conditions and there was a 38 calorie reduction from F3 to F6. Based on feedback from other 6x users, tested the heart rate against Precor gym equipment and it was exactly the same and across all ranges. The watch screen is extremely clear and readable. During the same MMA activity, because of the screen size and clarity, can see HR from a distance. It is also less bulky on my wrist versus the F3 HR, but would prefer to have a larger battery versus reduced size. The F6x alarm clock vibration strength and tones wake me up much better than the F3. Did not purchase the solar model due to the purplish tint on the face and concern that it was not as scratch/break resistant compared to the Sapphire models as my F3 HR Sapphire never had any scratches or cracks during 3+ years of continuous use. Hoping Garmin reads these comments and makes improvements. The F3 HR was life changing for me back in March 2016, but with this F6x Sapphire in Carbon Grey with black band, want to see the F6x Sapphire in Black in person that comes with the leather strap (assuming the black is a matte finish) for cosmetic reasons. To build on the life changing comment, the ability to track sleep is not fully appreciated. Attached two screenshots of my sleep while using the 6x. Very accurate (even with pulse ox) and something the Apple Watch CANNOT do, even with the gen 5. Any physical exertion must have recovery time. After having this watch for more than two weeks now (since Sept 5th), my only gripes with it is the shiny carbon grey (to me its light grey) bezel and the default digital face need Garmin's attention from an otherwise great product.Update: Originally had issues with iOS 13.0 with Connect locking up and not snycing, but since 13.1 it corrected both. Have since updated my phone to iOS 13.1.2 (9/30/19), Garmin 6x firmware 4.10 update, and the latest version of Connect 4.23.2. Have been using the 6x completely problem free.
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Absolutely love this Garmin! Switched from a Polar to this Fenix 6x and couldn’t be happier feels like a watch looks great and has everything you could think of. Little learning curve from the Polar Vantage M2 but with it. Glad I bought new over the refurbished for a few extra dollars at least I know what it’s been through or go into go through! And picked up the extra Ins. For the few extra $ it’s a piece of mind that you have zero worries for a few years!
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I’m a watch nut and just wanted to add after having the watch for a short time it’s never left my wrist except for charging and showering it is my absolute favorite watch I own.. I have the Apple Watch and other large diameter watches and this one kills it’s suitable for all types of occasions workouts nice dinners and if you wanted to switch bands it’s a breeze. I bought a Velcro band at the same time I got the watch cause I don’t usually like stock bands and I haven’t even tried it yet and it you want to get fancy you could get a metal one. But all in all it’s pricey but worth it! With the sensors I have I’m getting 14 days of battery life.
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I’m a watch nut and just wanted to add after having the watch for a short time it’s never left my wrist except for charging and showering it is my absolute favorite watch I own.. I have the Apple Watch and other large diameter watches and this one kills it’s suitable for all types of occasions workouts nice dinners and if you wanted to switch bands it’s a breeze. I bought a Velcro band at the same time I got the watch cause I don’t usually like stock bands and I haven’t even tried it yet and it you want to get fancy you could get a metal one. But all in all it’s pricey but worth it! With the sensors I have I’m getting 14 days of battery life.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
Changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars because I have been able to make actionable tweaks on my daily life based on the new information collected by the F6x during activities and sleeping. Plus, the GPS gets a lock super fast when outside. It is truly a great watch and while I do miss some things from the F3 HR, they are minor and the F6x is an all around improvement from the older model. Coming from a Fenix 3 HR, was hoping the Fenix to Fenix upgrade/migration process would be super smooth. Like custom activities would just carry over or even the default watch face would be the same. Neither are true and while I figured out how to create a custom activity, within Connect it does not list the custom name like it did with the F3. There are no watch faces that are similar to the simple but perfect digital face of the F3 HR. My biggest issue with the F6x default digital face is the way the minutes are not inline with the hour. Yet, the digital face for the F6 Solar looks exactly what is expected, minus the sun gauge in the middle. My ask of Garmin is to make the F6x Solar default digital (with the hours and minutes inline and the other data fields around it) face shown available to other F6x users, of course without the solar. Let's move onto appearance and the Fenix 3 HR has a matte grey bezel that can be worn with anything (business suits to shorts) while the F6x Sapphire grey bezel is quite shiny for almost a blued finish... yuk. The shipping watch band of the F6x sapphire has notches while the older style band has a nicer feel, thankfully was able to quickly swap. If you are purchasing for the pulse ox (assuming the battery is at 100%) turning it on will take the battery from 21 to 15 days. Changing the other pulse ox setting to continuous will further tax the battery from 15 to 10 days. Not a fan of the F6 charging cable and strongly prefer the old style F3 cradle due to cable length and the new cable places the watch in an awkward angle that feels like it will break off or weaken the connection. Compared to my F3, doing the same cardio activity (MMA) with the same HRM strap used with the F3 HR, the F6x is reading about 50-80 more calories burned. Not sure if the F6x is accounting for temperature (the gym is always same temp) and other biometrics including pulse ox. Did my usual run (without HRM) in identical conditions and there was a 38 calorie reduction from F3 to F6. Based on feedback from other 6x users, tested the heart rate against Precor gym equipment and it was exactly the same and across all ranges. The watch screen is extremely clear and readable. During the same MMA activity, because of the screen size and clarity, can see HR from a distance. It is also less bulky on my wrist versus the F3 HR, but would prefer to have a larger battery versus reduced size. The F6x alarm clock vibration strength and tones wake me up much better than the F3. Did not purchase the solar model due to the purplish tint on the face and concern that it was not as scratch/break resistant compared to the Sapphire models as my F3 HR Sapphire never had any scratches or cracks during 3+ years of continuous use. Hoping Garmin reads these comments and makes improvements. The F3 HR was life changing for me back in March 2016, but with this F6x Sapphire in Carbon Grey with black band, want to see the F6x Sapphire in Black in person that comes with the leather strap (assuming the black is a matte finish) for cosmetic reasons. To build on the life changing comment, the ability to track sleep is not fully appreciated. Attached two screenshots of my sleep while using the 6x. Very accurate (even with pulse ox) and something the Apple Watch CANNOT do, even with the gen 5. Any physical exertion must have recovery time. After having this watch for more than two weeks now (since Sept 5th), my only gripes with it is the shiny carbon grey (to me its light grey) bezel and the default digital face need Garmin's attention from an otherwise great product.
Update: Originally had issues with iOS 13.0 with Connect locking up and not snycing, but since 13.1 it corrected both. Have since updated my phone to iOS 13.1.2 (9/30/19), Garmin 6x firmware 4.10 update, and the latest version of Connect 4.23.2. Have been using the 6x completely problem free.
Update: Originally had issues with iOS 13.0 with Connect locking up and not snycing, but since 13.1 it corrected both. Have since updated my phone to iOS 13.1.2 (9/30/19), Garmin 6x firmware 4.10 update, and the latest version of Connect 4.23.2. Have been using the 6x completely problem free.
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The best smartwatch that actually works like a watch should
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2023
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Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2023
I CAN START MY CAR WITH THIS THING.
We live in the future guys, and Garmin is the only one that seems to get it.
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Jay Gyanchand
SuperWatch! Period! It's not a WATCH, it's a TOOL!
Reviewed in India on August 15, 2020
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Reviewed in India on August 15, 2020
- It's just not a Watch, It's a Super Watch. A Brilliant MasterPiece!
- Name it, and you get it. Name a function that this denies to perform, None!
Update 2 - Day 65: After 65 days of Rugged use.
- No Signs of Wear & Tear, No Scratch after Washing, Rubbing, & Dashing it in Water, Concrete & Rocks respectively (True on it's Military Certifications).
- All watch Functions on optimal working condition.
Update 3 - Day 205: After 6 months of Washing, Dashing and Rugged use.
- Still No Signs of Wear & Tear nor Scratches. Its a True MIL-STD 810G super watch.
- My last 4x watches (2x Samsung watches & 2x Ticwatches) never pulled across 6th month and died mysteriously. It's a Benchmark for people like me considering Daily Wear and rugged use. Apple would not be far behind of Samsung and Ticwatch either.
- It's proven, it's not a WATCH, it's a TOOL! Neither Samsung nor Apple and not even Polar can match the Accuracy, the Performance Stats and these Training Strategies provided by Garmin along with periodic and timed software updates.
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Product not new. It is used.
Reviewed in Singapore on December 20, 2022Cliente de Amazon
Excelente reloj
Reviewed in Mexico on May 6, 2023
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 6, 2023
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