fenix 7X SS in Australia, serial no. starts with 7230

I don't think we as users have the ability to find out if it is an APAC model based on the serial number.

You might be able to see it in your Connect account. I don't know that though.

Call Garmin Support. They can tell you.

As we discussed yesterday in the German forum, it is also possible if you look on the box of your watch. There is the model number (that is not the serial number). Depending on the country, the same models have different model numbers.

Also compare if the serial number on the box matches the serial number on the box. So you are sure that box and watch belong together.

For your Epix we found out yesterday that it is not an APAC.

Maruzko said:

Australia

Australia is APAC

Countries by region

https://help.adjust.com/en/article/countries-by-region 

I'm aware of the geographical location of Australia (New Zealand), but I thought they were considered ROW.  I've read threads from many members from those countries using betas and ROW updates, but don't recall any saying they intentionally bought a ROW watch. 

I have a friend in OZ, and he's said that both APAC and WW devices are available there, and it can be based on where you buy it.

I didn't know that Jim.  Thanks. 

You're correct. I'm in Australia and a long term Garmin user. While we are geographically APAC, Garmin devices sold through Garmin AU and the official retailers are ROW devices *not* APAC. Any Aussies with APAC devices probably bought them as grey imports through non-official retailers or eBay etc.

Random24913 said:

the official retailers are ROW devices

a ROW watch

Just a matter of terminology : Garmin, by its own admission, does not use the term "ROW". Garmin calls these models "Worldwide" (WW).

jim_m_58 said:

WW devices

Correct

Random24913 said:

'm in Australia and a long term Garmin user. While we are geographically APAC, Garmin devices sold through Garmin AU and the official retailers are ROW devices *not* APAC. Any Aussies with APAC devices probably bought them as grey imports through non-official retailers or eBay etc.

Interesting, I didnt know this.
I'm in Australia too and always thought I had an APAC device, my 6X was from ja-gps.com.au, but if it was a WW device, then I assume that explains why I was always getting firmware updates really quickly, where as I could see posts from other owners of true APAC devices were weaks behind.
My 7XSS is from JB Hi-Fi, hope its a WW device too