QUATIX 6X SOLAR TITANIUM-too bulky for everyday use
I purchased the quatix 6x solar titanium about 16 months ago & used it mainly for exercise-swim bike run. it is surprisingly light for the size (51mm)
i loved that watch, battery life off the hook... it is big though the biggest of these 3 watches..so wearing a winter jacket gloves hard to quickly see the time-a little bulky for general use..i bumped it a cpl times as it is a bit bulky & i noticed a nik on the bezel...
MARQ ATHLETE-too expensive for what you get..
Marq Athlete i purchased from GPS NATION- refurbished from garmin-definalty go with a refurbished model from garmin as it was 30% cheaper than retail & brand new-lovely watch-but
after being used to the longer batterie life i am a little sad that i have to charge every 2 days for sure..it has good distinct buttons & nice graphics for the sports i purchased a titanium black dlc band from ebay (came from china) it matches perfectly..feels & looks amazing..seems to hold up with little bumps here & there ..no scratches so far (knock on wood)
EPIX 2-best looking face-touch screen ability
i chose this model because of the stunning screen & colors, i got it today from r & a cycles in Brooklyn, for me its all about the visibility & color on the watch face-i swim allot & like to keep track of my yardage, also biking & running..i have only had it a short time but it is my favorite. i found a titanium vented band on ebay for 1/2 price (thought there'd be a bidding war but no..)
CONCLUSION
EPIX 2 WINNER-touch screen, mid sized smaller than the quatix but bigger than the marq-good enough batter life, im in love with the vivid colors & can't wait for the titanium band to arrive....
TIPS
Garmin miami beach gets these hard to get watches in weekly but the go quick, they won't let you purchase over the phone-you have to go there in person...
Refurbished from Garmin are excellent value & come with full warranty ..
Original Titanium bands from overseas are cheaper but take time to arrive