After about 3 weeks and less than 30 hours of watch time (only 19 workouts in total), my FR 745 starting to show white stuck pixels near the power button. The pixel damage was similar to that seen on some of the FR 245s (aka "white spot"). There were two rectangular white areas of about 1mm x 1.5mm and were visible even after the watch was powered off.
I have since returned the watch to REI and should be receiving a refund. I am now trying to determine next steps, since I am concerned about getting another FR745 with the same issue. Switching to the FR 245 would be an option, but that watch is seeing even more pixel issues than the FR 745. I have looked at FR 945, but I am afraid it will be a bit too large for me and a lot of features I really don't need now.
I would consider another FR745 or FR245, but with only a year warranty, I am concerned this might happen again soon after the warranty expires. Anyone heard of Garmin replacing these after the warranties have expired?
Any suggestions or alternatives I should consider?
Thanks,
John