Scored a Fenix 5 Sapphire just now ...

Former Member over 8 years ago

So I preordered a standard 5 from REI yesterday. Today I was looking through the release date thread and someone posted a link to the Garmin Dealer site so you could check stores in your area. I thought what the hell. I called a couple local small shops and I was shocked when I asked " Did you happen to get any Fenix 5's?" He laughed and said "we actually got 1 in the mail yesterday and I just put it in the sales case its the Sapphire edition " I said hold it I am on my way.

Couple impressions

It is for sure smaller than the 3 in feel and straps is smaller. Strap is smaller width wise which I am not too keen on.
The screen is pretty damn nice. The fonts do seem bigger
The menu structure is quite a bit different will take some getting used to
The extra straps was a nice surprise

I will attach my Scosche Rythm+ for a Crossfit workout later today and post some stuff

Here is a couple pics

0 jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

WEBVAN - Here's a side by side of the f5 and vahr so you can see how different the width is:

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Sorry Guys I was saying VivoActive I meant VivoSmart it feels like that strap

0 webvan over 8 years ago

Thanks, huh so maybe the "cut out" part on the VAHR band would fit inside the lugs of the F5 and make for a beefier strap ? Might look odd though ;-)

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

So I preordered a standard 5 from REI yesterday. Today I was looking through the release date thread and someone posted a link to the Garmin Dealer site so you could check stores in your area. I thought what the hell. I called a couple local small shops and I was shocked when I asked " Did you happen to get any Fenix 5's?" He laughed and said "we actually got 1 in the mail yesterday and I just put it in the sales case its the Sapphire edition " I said hold it I am on my way.

Couple impressions

It is for sure smaller than the 3 in feel and straps is smaller. Strap is smaller width wise which I am not too keen on.
The screen is pretty damn nice. The fonts do seem bigger
The menu structure is quite a bit different will take some getting used to
The extra straps was a nice surprise

I will attach my Scosche Rythm+ for a Crossfit workout later today and post some stuff

Here is a couple pics

very much appreciated,
gives more clarity on size