
For the sports enthusiast, this Garmin fenix 3 HR GPS watch monitors fitness activity such as distance traveled, steps taken and calories burned. The watch comes with smart notifications to alert you of emails or text messages on the go. This Garmin fenix 3 HR GPS watch has a 1.2-inch sunlight-readable Chroma Display for easy viewing.
Q: Does this watch have the sapphire screen?
A: Adam, thank you for your questions. The fēnix features a sapphire lens. If you have any additional question feel free to contact our support team (www.garmin.com/support). Best regards. ~QKO
Q: Does the watch show the time without touching it?
A: Yes - depends on YOU and the watch face that you choose to use...
A: I am a 5'3" woman, I love this watch. I exercise a ton, and wear this watch 24/7!!! I really only notice the watch if I don't have it on tight enough when running, So, when exercising I tighten it up one notch, and when not exercising I loosen it by one notch!!, I think you can't go wrong with all this watch can do, plus it is so durable and beautiful!!
Q: Can the HR function be turned on/off to conserve battery life?
A: Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor For the fēnix® 3 HR, the default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+® heart rate monitor to the device. Hold UP. Select Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Off.
Q: Is HR the only additional feature this watch has over the sapphire with additional bands?
A: The fēnix 3 HR has several added features above and beyond the built-in heart rate sensor. It also offers courses, Auto Lap, Auto Scroll, time/distance alerts, compatibility with power meters, and area calculation. The fēnix 3 HR also has some physical differences when compared to the Sapphire models. (E.g., the bands are made out of different material, battery life is different, weight, etc...) -JPK
A: Yes this has a move reminder, it will vibrate and also show a red bar on some screens to remind you. The longer you sit the longer it takes to clear the inactive red bar. This is a very nice feature.
Q: why does best buy stil not have this watch when everyone else does? Are they not going to carry it?
A: I'm sure this is old but i bought it from best buy as soon as the Garmin site started selling it,
A: You can’t read emails from this watch. You can’t respond to emails. You can answer your phone however you will have to talk on your phone. This watch is really geared for really tracking activities.