rival Posted September 17, 2020 Share I wear my Fenix 3 (not Sapphire and not even the HR) permanently. It's still going strong, but I'm tempted by the 6. Would prefer the Gray Sapphire, but $$$$. I understand the screen on the 6X Pro is less scratch resistant, but anybody have an opinion on the quality of the black finish on the 6X Pro? My Fenix 3 is years old and still looks good. The gray hides the scratches quite well, so bit concerned about how well the black is going to handle the day to day bumps and scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted September 17, 2020 Share The 6X pro is definitely the one to go for, has all the good features, and that awesome new bigger high res display. No sure where the advice comes from, but anodised stainless steel will always scratch easily. Ive always had the silver which doesn't suffer from the scratches i see on the coloured versions. If you are aiming to keep the watch for 3-5years, the sapphire glass is a must - the extra R2k amortised over that period is an easy justification. The solar is a total gimmick - not sure why anyone would give up on the display size and clarity to introduce a power source as inefficient. (just my 2c, dont judge). Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom031 Posted September 18, 2020 Share I went from 5x+ to 6x Sapphire, no regrets at all. I would not get the pro version (no sapphire) without putting a glass protector on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 11, 2020 Share To the guys that have the Fenix6, do you perhaps know why when you record a swim Strava doesn't display the SPM (Swim Stroke). It does on Garmin Connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted December 11, 2020 Share To the guys that have the Fenix6, do you perhaps know why when you record a swim Strava doesn't display the SPM (Swim Stroke). It does on Garmin Connect.I dont think it displays the SPM from any device, my Suunto didnt have it either even though Movescount did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 11, 2020 Share I dont think it displays the SPM from any device, my Suunto didnt have it either even though Movescount did.It does actually, its the only reason why I queried it, saw it on 2 of my mates Activities, one uses a Garmin Forerunner 920XT & the other a Forerunner 935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted December 11, 2020 Share It does actually, its the only reason why I queried it, saw it on 2 of my mates Activities, one uses a Garmin Forerunner 920XT & the other a Forerunner 935Maybe ask your mates?Also it could be forerunner specific all of the ranges has their own things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehosefat Posted December 11, 2020 Share It does actually, its the only reason why I queried it, saw it on 2 of my mates Activities, one uses a Garmin Forerunner 920XT & the other a Forerunner 935I've never got a stroke rate or count in Strava using either the Forerunner 935 or 945 (both using the swim strap or not). Not sure how your mates got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milky4130 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Maybe ask your mates?Also it could be forerunner specific all of the ranges has their own things.I asked both & they were clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted December 11, 2020 Share I asked both & they were clueless.Let me speak to my brother in law see if I can find out anything for you. milky4130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted December 11, 2020 Share I wear my Fenix 3 (not Sapphire and not even the HR) permanently. It's still going strong, but I'm tempted by the 6. Would prefer the Gray Sapphire, but $$$$. I understand the screen on the 6X Pro is less scratch resistant, but anybody have an opinion on the quality of the black finish on the 6X Pro? My Fenix 3 is years old and still looks good. The gray hides the scratches quite well, so bit concerned about how well the black is going to handle the day to day bumps and scratches. If your 3 fulfills all your requirements then keep yr money til the next version comes out which should be in Spetember. If however, you are itching for a new one, the 6 is a mighty mighty mighty fine device. I will wear mine til it dies and that is hopefully far in the future. I would def go for saphire glass models, either the 6 or larger one depending on your wrist size. Edited December 11, 2020 by IceCreamMan rival 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 11, 2020 Share I also logged a call with Strava let's see if they respond I'll keep you posted. The only thing SPM related I could find on their forums was for Rowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmoun10goat Posted December 11, 2020 Share I also logged a call with Strava let's see if they respond I'll keep you posted. The only thing SPM related I could find on their forums was for Rowing.Possibly premium (subscribed) members only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Possibly premium (subscribed) members only?unfortunately not that as I am on Premium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted December 11, 2020 Share To the guys that have the Fenix6, do you perhaps know why when you record a swim Strava doesn't display the SPM (Swim Stroke). It does on Garmin Connect.I know it's a k*k one and the long way but can't you export your file and upload it on Strava if you want to keep track on Strava just a thought. shaper and milky4130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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