Garmin Fenix 3

[Izak]

You can't. It's a single unit, and the screen is attached to the ring. That's what was on the fenix forums. Essentially you'd be replacing

You can't. It's a single unit, and the screen is attached to the ring. That's what was on the fenix forums. Essentially you'd be replacing the whole unit.

You're right but it only cost a few 100 bucks so still a bit cheaper than the difference between themtwo watches. I will never use the metal strap so it's a waste for me personally. I went with the normal version and will get a replacement glass and ring if needs be.

http://stores.ebay.com/PARTS-FOR-GARMIN

 

It is afterall an outdoor watch so not too fussed about the odd "adventure reminder"

[AllAboutRides]

You can't. It's a single unit, and the screen is attached to the ring. That's what was on the fenix forums. Essentially you'd be replacing the whole unit.

It can be removed....I phoned Garmin myself as well. The ring and glass can be replaced.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

It can be removed....I phoned Garmin myself as well. The ring and glass can be replaced.

That's awesome news. Guess the forums can be wrong at times thanks for the correction

Edited December 26, 2015 by Myles Mayhew

[Saag]

Really good to know. I wonder if we will be able to get the parts from Garmin locally?

[Heel Drop]

Garmin Felix or suunto ambit 3.

[Rocket-Boy]

Garmin Felix or suunto ambit 3.

The fenix is a better watch with better battery life, the ambit can be had for quite a bit cheaper though.

I have an ambit and I love the thing.

[AllAboutRides]

Garmin Felix or suunto ambit 3.

FENIX 3

[EasyBike]

Garmin Fenix 3 Silver Performer Bundle
    Regular Price: R9999
    Special Price: R7495

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-grey-performer-bundle.html

 

 

Garmin Fenix 3 Grey Performer Bundle
    Regular Price: R9999
    Special Price: R7495

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-grey-performer-bundle.html

 

    
Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Performer Bundle
    Regular Price: R10999
    Special Price: R9549

 

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-sapphire-performer-bundle-3936.html

Non-Bundles also available. Check the website for more details
www.easybike.co.za

[AllAboutRides]

 

Silver.jpg

 

Garmin Fenix 3 Silver Performer Bundle

    Regular Price: R9999

    Special Price: R7495

 

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-grey-performer-bundle.html

 

Gray.jpg

 

Garmin Fenix 3 Grey Performer Bundle

    Regular Price: R9999

    Special Price: R7495

 

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-grey-performer-bundle.html

 

Fenix3 Sapphire.jpg

    

Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire Performer Bundle

    Regular Price: R10999

    Special Price: R9549

 

http://www.easybike.co.za/garmin-fenix-3-sapphire-performer-bundle-3936.html

 

Non-Bundles also available. Check the website for more details

www.easybike.co.za

 

www.autostyle.co.za is much cheaper than this.

[Runbikeswim]

New beta firmware add allot of cool stuff!

 

Fenix3 software version 6.32 Beta

as of December 23, 2015

Change History

Changes made from version 6.31 to 6.32:

Added support for viewing activity history from Run/Bike/Swim and last sport widgets. (Widget > Start)

Added support for viewing GPS state before starting a workout.

Fixed an issue where pace would be dashed out on the Last Run and Last Ride widgets in certain use cases.

Fixed an issue where the dual grid page was using incorrect defaults.

Fixed an issue where the heart rate gauge background in the activity loop, was not respecting the current activity setting.

Reverted ability to auto-lap during a workout

Changes made from version 6.27 to 6.31:

Added support for a new 'MOB' (Man Overboard.) hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)

Added support for a new 'Dual Grid' hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)

Fixed an issue where the activity history displayed dashed out items.

Fixed a potential reboot when removing the device from the charge clip.

Fixed a potential reboot while charging.

Fixed a potential reboot while transitioning from the watch face to a widget.

Fixed a potential reboot while reordering applications via Garmin Connect Mobile.

Made other minor UI code improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 6.24 to 6.27:

Added Steps widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: Steps replaces the previous Wellness widget

Added My Day widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Golf widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Run widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Ride widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Swim (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Sport widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Calories widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added support for Jumpmaster App (Settings > Apps > Add New)

Added support for Tactical App (Settings > Apps > Add New)

Added new Digital watch face Layout option (showing step goal progress and move bar)Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)

Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)

Added Do Not Disturb feature (press & hold LIGHT)

Added support for golf scorecard uploads

Changes made from version 6.19 to 6.24:

Added support for Row App. New features include 500m pace, stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Row Indoor App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Golf App. New features include download of courses through Garmin Connect Mobile, distance to front/middle/back of green, layup distances, measure shot, scorecard, and odometer/round timer.

Added support for Project Waypoint App (Settings > Apps > Project Wpt.).

Added support for a new ABC widget which combines Altimeter, Barometer and Compass data. Note: previous altimeter/barometer plots and compass view will be accessible through this new widget (Settings > Widgets > ABC).

Added support for a new HR gauge data screen (Settings > Apps > Activity > Data Screens > HR Gauge).

Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.92).

Added support for audio lap alerts in Garmin Connect Mobile. (GCM > Garmin Devices > Fenix 3 > Audio Alerts > Lap Alerts)

Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate.

Fixed a potential issue with Off-course alerts not working for certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.15 to 6.19:

Added support for Advanced Running Dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length and Vertical Ratio (Requires HRM-Run v.6.60, HRM-Tri v. 4.20)

Improved reliability of altitude during activities

Fixed potential issue with auto lap during workouts

Fixed potential issue with the location field layout for certain position formats

Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate when Bluetooth is turned off

Fixed potential issue reconnecting to ANT+ sensors

Changes made from version 6.14 to 6.15:

Added support for viewing altitude on the watch face. Note: This requires Display update v2.91, see installation instructions below.

Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Improved reliability of Bluetooth manual syncs for certain use cases.

Fixed potential issues with altitude inaccuracies at low speeds during a GPS activity.

Fixed a potential issue where the button lock banner could prevent viewing of smart notifications.

Fixed a potential issue with Wi-Fi syncs.

Fixed a potential issue with VO2 Max when the Foot Pod Speed setting was set to 'Always'.

Fixed a potential issue where activity files with HR data would fail to upload.

Changes made from version 6.12 to 6.14:

Fixed an issue where user's alerts would get corrupted when upgrading software. Note: Any alert created after 6.01 will be removed and will need to be added again.

Fixed a potential issue where the watch would randomly reboot, while playing a vibration.

Fixed a potential issue with setting up the crank length for non Vector power meters.

Changes made from version 6.11 to 6.12:

Fix for foot pod dropping as speed source

Changes made from version 6.09 to 6.11:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.1.

Further improvements for consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity).

Improved activity tracking step calculation accuracy for certain use cases.

Fixed an issue where key presses would not work, if a low battery notification was received when the unit was locked.

Due to intermittent reliability issues, reverted pool swim algorithm changes to those found in the current public release (4.90).

Changes made from version 6.08 to 6.09:

Improved consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity). Notes: GPS and manual calibration points will be used to determine the best overall calibration possible. A secondary step when acquiring a GPS fix at activity start will help denote a more accurate fix for altitude purposes (yellow to green ring indication). Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Auto Cal. is now an On/Off setting as the 'Once' and 'Continuous' settings are no longer necessary. Use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Fixed potential issue with manual altimeter calibration during a GPS activity.

Fixed issue with tempe connectivity.

Changes made from version 6.06 to 6.08:

Improved altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Improved vibration profiles to be differentiated based on alert type.

Improved reliability of 'Weather' widget on iOS.

Fixed a potential issue with exiting the 'Find Phone' app.

Fixed a potential issue with storm alerts not working in certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.05 to 6.06:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.0.

Fixed a potential issue with Footpod being incorrectly used as the source for distance accrual.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 6.05:

Added Ascent and Descent elevation alerts (Settings > Apps > Alerts > Elevation).

Added support for 'repeating' sports in a multisport profile (Settings > Apps > Multi Sport Profile > Repeat). This is useful for events such as 'Swimrun'. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimrun).

Added support for on device course creation (Navigation > Courses). New data fields such as next waypoint, distance to next waypoint, ETA to next waypoint, ETE to next waypoint etc. were introduced in conjunction with this feature.

Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.90).

Added support for CIQ 1.1.4.

Improved ability to detect time zone changes without a GPS fix (requires connection to Garmin Connect Mobile app and time set to 'Auto' on device, Settings > System > Time > Set Time).

Improved pool swim distance algorithm (see beta release notes above).

Fixed issue with storing a large number of saved locations.

Fixed potential issue when receiving a large number of notifications using

 

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=9504

[Oxter]

Really good to know. I wonder if we will be able to get the parts from Garmin locally?

i phoned around when i bought the watch earlier this year, the bezel in my view is the one thig that i had to be able to repace if i wanted to buy the watch. happy to find out you can basically change anything on this watch. the bezel at that stage however could only be bought in the us of a (May)

[niterider]

New beta firmware add allot of cool stuff!

 

Fenix3 software version 6.32 Beta

as of December 23, 2015

Change History

Changes made from version 6.31 to 6.32:

Added support for viewing activity history from Run/Bike/Swim and last sport widgets. (Widget > Start)

Added support for viewing GPS state before starting a workout.

Fixed an issue where pace would be dashed out on the Last Run and Last Ride widgets in certain use cases.

Fixed an issue where the dual grid page was using incorrect defaults.

Fixed an issue where the heart rate gauge background in the activity loop, was not respecting the current activity setting.

Reverted ability to auto-lap during a workout

Changes made from version 6.27 to 6.31:

Added support for a new 'MOB' (Man Overboard.) hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)

Added support for a new 'Dual Grid' hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)

Fixed an issue where the activity history displayed dashed out items.

Fixed a potential reboot when removing the device from the charge clip.

Fixed a potential reboot while charging.

Fixed a potential reboot while transitioning from the watch face to a widget.

Fixed a potential reboot while reordering applications via Garmin Connect Mobile.

Made other minor UI code improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 6.24 to 6.27:

Added Steps widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: Steps replaces the previous Wellness widget

Added My Day widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Golf widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Run widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Ride widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Swim (Settings > Widgets)

Added Last Sport widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added Calories widget (Settings > Widgets)

Added support for Jumpmaster App (Settings > Apps > Add New)

Added support for Tactical App (Settings > Apps > Add New)

Added new Digital watch face Layout option (showing step goal progress and move bar)Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)

Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)

Added Do Not Disturb feature (press & hold LIGHT)

Added support for golf scorecard uploads

Changes made from version 6.19 to 6.24:

Added support for Row App. New features include 500m pace, stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Row Indoor App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.

Added support for Golf App. New features include download of courses through Garmin Connect Mobile, distance to front/middle/back of green, layup distances, measure shot, scorecard, and odometer/round timer.

Added support for Project Waypoint App (Settings > Apps > Project Wpt.).

Added support for a new ABC widget which combines Altimeter, Barometer and Compass data. Note: previous altimeter/barometer plots and compass view will be accessible through this new widget (Settings > Widgets > ABC).

Added support for a new HR gauge data screen (Settings > Apps > Activity > Data Screens > HR Gauge).

Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.92).

Added support for audio lap alerts in Garmin Connect Mobile. (GCM > Garmin Devices > Fenix 3 > Audio Alerts > Lap Alerts)

Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate.

Fixed a potential issue with Off-course alerts not working for certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.15 to 6.19:

Added support for Advanced Running Dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length and Vertical Ratio (Requires HRM-Run v.6.60, HRM-Tri v. 4.20)

Improved reliability of altitude during activities

Fixed potential issue with auto lap during workouts

Fixed potential issue with the location field layout for certain position formats

Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate when Bluetooth is turned off

Fixed potential issue reconnecting to ANT+ sensors

Changes made from version 6.14 to 6.15:

Added support for viewing altitude on the watch face. Note: This requires Display update v2.91, see installation instructions below.

Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Improved reliability of Bluetooth manual syncs for certain use cases.

Fixed potential issues with altitude inaccuracies at low speeds during a GPS activity.

Fixed a potential issue where the button lock banner could prevent viewing of smart notifications.

Fixed a potential issue with Wi-Fi syncs.

Fixed a potential issue with VO2 Max when the Foot Pod Speed setting was set to 'Always'.

Fixed a potential issue where activity files with HR data would fail to upload.

Changes made from version 6.12 to 6.14:

Fixed an issue where user's alerts would get corrupted when upgrading software. Note: Any alert created after 6.01 will be removed and will need to be added again.

Fixed a potential issue where the watch would randomly reboot, while playing a vibration.

Fixed a potential issue with setting up the crank length for non Vector power meters.

Changes made from version 6.11 to 6.12:

Fix for foot pod dropping as speed source

Changes made from version 6.09 to 6.11:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.1.

Further improvements for consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity).

Improved activity tracking step calculation accuracy for certain use cases.

Fixed an issue where key presses would not work, if a low battery notification was received when the unit was locked.

Due to intermittent reliability issues, reverted pool swim algorithm changes to those found in the current public release (4.90).

Changes made from version 6.08 to 6.09:

Improved consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity). Notes: GPS and manual calibration points will be used to determine the best overall calibration possible. A secondary step when acquiring a GPS fix at activity start will help denote a more accurate fix for altitude purposes (yellow to green ring indication). Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Auto Cal. is now an On/Off setting as the 'Once' and 'Continuous' settings are no longer necessary. Use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Fixed potential issue with manual altimeter calibration during a GPS activity.

Fixed issue with tempe connectivity.

Changes made from version 6.06 to 6.08:

Improved altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.

Improved vibration profiles to be differentiated based on alert type.

Improved reliability of 'Weather' widget on iOS.

Fixed a potential issue with exiting the 'Find Phone' app.

Fixed a potential issue with storm alerts not working in certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.05 to 6.06:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.0.

Fixed a potential issue with Footpod being incorrectly used as the source for distance accrual.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 6.05:

Added Ascent and Descent elevation alerts (Settings > Apps > Alerts > Elevation).

Added support for 'repeating' sports in a multisport profile (Settings > Apps > Multi Sport Profile > Repeat). This is useful for events such as 'Swimrun'. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimrun).

Added support for on device course creation (Navigation > Courses). New data fields such as next waypoint, distance to next waypoint, ETA to next waypoint, ETE to next waypoint etc. were introduced in conjunction with this feature.

Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.90).

Added support for CIQ 1.1.4.

Improved ability to detect time zone changes without a GPS fix (requires connection to Garmin Connect Mobile app and time set to 'Auto' on device, Settings > System > Time > Set Time).

Improved pool swim distance algorithm (see beta release notes above).

Fixed issue with storing a large number of saved locations.

Fixed potential issue when receiving a large number of notifications using

 

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=9504

Woohoo! Stroke rate for SUP! We've been asking for that for a while.

[Runbikeswim]

I am happy about the indoor rowing

[shaper]

Think the golf widget will also be of interest to a few too

[AllAboutRides]

Can someone please explain to me what is BETA and what is the difference between BETA version and the normal version?

[BIERSTEKER]

Can someone please explain to me what is BETA and what is the difference between BETA version and the normal version?

 

http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/38567/beta-version