Looks good, colour screen and number of options Time to configure

Looks good; colour screen and number of options

Time to configure

If you have a loved one who is into outdoorsy activities (and I don't mean walking to Waitrose rather than driving), this could be the watch for them, even if they've already embraced such wearable gadgetry.

I purchased the Fenix 3 (pronounced Phoenix, little did I know!) to replace a Garmin Forerunner 610. The previous watch was an investment in getting up and over the marathoning hurdle, and was more than capable of meeting all of those needs.

Rugged; Good Value; Simple; Lightweight; Reliable; extreme battery life; forefront of technology

When you're in the great outdoors, it helps to know where you're going and where you've come from. The Garmin fenix 3 Sapphire GPS watch not only tracks a wide range of activities - from skiing to canoeing to hiking - but also has excellent battery life as well as a bevy of sensors that tell you...

Extremely durable; Long battery life; Loaded with sensors; Tracks a wide range of activities; Smartphone notifications

Expensive; Heavy; Many activities don't show up on mobile app

Unless you have the Fenix HR Elevate , this is the best among the Garmin watches that money can buy . The couple of drawbacks are 1. No HR sensor built into the watch , You would have to wear an external HR monitor unit. 2. Pairing with bluetooth phone is spotty .

I love it. It was a marginal decision as it catered to quite a bit more than I (at the time) needed, however it's motivated me to actually start doing some of these other things! It's become absolutely invaluable to me now, especially the GPS.

Because of those interface concerns, and early obstacles, we weren't initially thrilled by the HR. Slowly though, it won us over -it became obvious how tough and capable the watch is. There are very few barriers for anyone who's committed to fitness.

Handles wide range of activities with GPS; GLONASS & heartrate tracking; Waterproof & highly durable; Fantastic battery life; Useful phone app; downloadable watch customizations; Hooks for HealthKit; Strava; MyFitnessPal

No touchscreen; somewhat awkward button controls; Interface lag; Can be difficult to configure; Low visibility without sunlight or backlight; Needlessly expensive for weightlifting or casual fitness

I have only used this on a 3-day hike through the White Mountains, but am pleased enough to write a first impressions review. I did recharge the Fenix each night using an external battery so cannot comment on whether one charge holds ups over a three-day period.

Comfortable to wear even on small wrists; Logical menu tree; Easy to upload data to activity tracking websites

Must spend extra money to buy maps from Garmin; Illumination of screens is weak; but perhaps can be changed; am not sure

OK, so I am a Windows Phone user and we dont have many choices when it comes to wearable tech.I had the MS Band and then Band 2 for my everyday fitness tracker and smart watch. Small, light and packed with sensors you rarely see in more expensive watches.

Pros: The watch is very stylish and easy to use. I have used it for running and walking so far. The GPS is accurate and functional as I have grown to expect from Garmin. The sapphire bezel is very nice and durable. the thing that has impressed me so far is the battery life.