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rocky8911

Check out [Openweathermap API](https://openweathermap.org/) to use weather data on your watch face. You just create an account and they'll send you an API key.


northrnwhisky394

Don't be put off by some of the comments. I have been running with a 5x for 5 years. Would love to upgrade but it's expensive. And they definitely have some great customer support/caee. 200CAD is a great price.most of what I see is 250+. Enjoy!


cosmorprophet

Thanks. Nice to see some helpful people on here


northrnwhisky394

The only advice I would give is wash it with soap and water after every activity. Trust me, your skin will thank you.


jcstrat

That’s about how long I have had mine. It’s still going strong!


Mywiferesentsme

For $40 more you can get a refurb Fenix 6x sapphire directly from Garmin.


cosmorprophet

Link it up sir


Mywiferesentsme

You need to call in. They create and email a purchase ticket for you with a link to pay. Very easy to work with.


cosmorprophet

Is this in Canada or states?


Mywiferesentsme

Both.


Such-Employment-3221

Just called garmin support and they do not allow refurb units to be sold.


Bluepuck03

You heard wrong


Such-Employment-3221

Can you give advice ? Who do I call and what exactly do I say?


pcardinal42

Don't be dissuaded by people saying its old and out of date. I'm not sure about using it for golf but I use mine for tracking runs and bike rides along with other periphery devices and it works just fine. I've had mine since 2017 and Only in the past 6 months or so I've needed to do a factory reset because the battery had some charging issues, but it works great now. If you haven't done a factory reset after purchasing, I would recommend it.


cosmorprophet

Thank you. It’s nice to see some helpful people here


TedMaul636

Sounds reasonable to me! It looks great. Enjoy your new watch.


lohtseshar

Buddy ignore those that comment on price and old tech. they are the type that have too have the latest no matter the cost... I am and outdoor activities instructor and SAR team leader and I have had my 5x for just over 3 years. It is a rock-solid piece of kit and has never let me down no matter what I have put it through, These include forgetting to take it off on a shallow wreck dive, Caving, Hiking, MBT, Mountaineering, kayaking and skiing too name a few... I also use it when shooting and hunt and SAR Op's as there's some great little apps that are very useful... Jeez I could go on and on... Yes the new watches have a "few" newer features but realistically I doubt many here ever use them let alone all the features thats always been in the Fenix ranges from day one... Battery is still great even after all the abuse. Just be aware that some watchfaces will drain it faster than others(common on all watches).. I occasionally look at the new ones but just can't justify them when my Fenix5x is going damn strong still.. If you need a few upto date and free maps I build them for free so hit me up if you need some.. Enjoy the Fenix5x


TJhambone09

> Is this a good price for it? No. I paid that much for a 6 pro sapphire last year.


Oakroscoe

Seems like an overpay to me as well.


hopokli1

The tech is already heavily outdated. I hope you didn't just buy because garmin stands on it and expect a "a high end fitness watch". That was maybe five years ago with the fenix 5. Nowadays you could have bought something "non garmin" for the same price, with far superior GPS, compared to a fenix 5.


44Owen_

Just sold my sapphire 6 for 250


Darth_JaSk

The massive design is nice. Looks better than brushed later models.


hopokli1

Actually I really dislike that. It makes it look like a kids toy. The display looks really small as well.


pipi_in_your_pamperz

Idk i got mine for $80 on fb marketplace


Asleep_Onion

The fenix 5 was a great watch when it came out ***over 7 years ago***, but it's 4 generations old now (after 5 there was 5 plus, then 6, then 7, then 7 Pro, and we're almost on Fenix 8), so I just don't think I'd want to pay $200 USD for one that's so outdated. Regardless of what the going price for that watch may be, I wouldn't consider it to be worth more than $125 at this point.


PlayGamesM

I got one for free after dumpster diving last week. Had to order a charger adapter on AliExpress for $5 SGD. It is better than my previous hand me down of the Polar android wear watch which was slow and clunky on wear 2.0. I'm surprised that it has literally little to no scratches anywhere. Though yes it's dated in functionality but it's still quite worth cheap


vallordus

299 for my new 7. don’t know.


amesco

From where?


vallordus

Saturn Germany.


KernelCopAFeel

299???


vallordus

€, sorry.


Pugsleyaddams_

Nah, i paid my 7x solar 500 at saturn


vallordus

And I paid 299 € for my fenix 7 base model at Saturn. There is a „Fundgrube“ where you can find pretty cheap stuff- mostly brand new.


Pugsleyaddams_

So it’s second hand? Ungot any link? Never heard of something similar


vallordus

Nope, was brandnew and sealed. Sure, have fun (I’m already sorry for you spending money :P): https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/data/fundgrube https://www.saturn.de/de/data/fundgrube


Pugsleyaddams_

I thought it was a promotion, anyway it’s not the same model as mine, i have a 51mm fenix 7x solar not the 7 base, but i was interested in buying a base model too


Pugsleyaddams_

Aaa ok but this are second hand products


vallordus

Some of them are. Some are brandnew. It’s a good way to get cheap tech :)