r/GarminWatches

Hey guys,

I have posted a similar question before, but ended up getting more confused than I started with hence keeping this one a little more focused.

I am planning on getting the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro 43mm (without In-reach) from the US to India through a friend. I have some concerns:

1. How difficult is it to get the warranty claim through Amit LLP (I called them and asked them about this, they said unless the watch needs to be replaced, they’ll fix it for free in case of any issues. If the watch needs to be replaced I’ll have to pay around INR 25k(this price is for Fenix 8 as they don’t have Fenix 9 yet)). How legit is their claim? Anyone have any previous experiences with them?

2. How reliable are Garmin watches in general? I have mostly used Apple products previously, but want to get the Garmin this time as I am getting more serious about endurance sports. Do Garmin watches break easily? What has your experience been like?

3. For the US version of the watch, will there be any missing features if/when I use it in India?

4. Do maps work properly in India? I heard someone saying on Reddit that US watches come preloaded with US maps and if I want India maps, I have to pay for it. Is this true? If yes, how much is the price & is it a subscription or a flat fee?

5. Are there are any other caveats I need to be aware of, please let me know.

Would really appreciate your inputs. This is the first time I am getting a Garmin and just want to do my due diligence before I go ahead with the purchase.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to buy a watch and I end up on these two , I would like to know if anyone has experience on these two watches. I am in Greece , I’m doing a lot of running and weight lifting so I want that watch to track my KMs and also my training in general. moreover I want to track my health in general , pulse , oxygen levels, VO2, sleep etc .
Currently I have an apple watch on and I’m a hot dissatisfied with the battery life and also the exercise tracking . Unfortunately it misses kilometres waaaay too much and it’s not really accurate.
Any help of yours will be appreciated to help me choose!

Hi everyone,

I was attempting to practice open water swim at Pensacola Beach on Thursday late afternoon but the waves were hammering and my watch (plus goggles) were ripped off when diving through a large crashing wave.

It is a cream and gold fenīx 7. Is there any chance it washes onshore? If this is even realistic, what’s the chance it still works?

If anyone finds it, give me a shout! 😅

—Silly Swimmer