This is normal at Galaxus, so the customer is taken for a ride. However, the money is debited immediately. If the item is not in stock, you can't take the information seriously. That's why I haven't ordered yet. Plan B, Ochsner Sport has them available to take away immediately in some shops, I think you'll have to wait another 3 to 5 weeks.
I suspect in 3-5 weeks. You can't order it immediately on the Garmin website or anywhere else. According to various Reddit posts, it's not available in the USA either. I will definitely wait for the MIP displays.
Battery > nicer display colours
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Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 AMOLED Titan have the same sensors and functions. The only differences are the display (AMOLED vs. MIP), material (lighter titanium) and battery life.
Here are the answers to your questions:
a. Yes, you can use the watch to measure your heart rate continuously, as it offers constant heart rate measurement.
b. The watch runs in smartwatch mode for about 7 days with the display constantly switched on.
c. There are no plans you need to buy to use all the functions. However, some functions such as special maps or apps could be extended via Garmin Connect or Connect IQ.
d. The watch offers route planning and navigation with preset maps, but the preset maps are not always available for free. For the Fenix 8 Solar models, the maps are usually only pre-installed in the Sapphire models, while free downloadable maps are available for other models.
e. The watch has an ECG-enabled heart rate sensor, but the ECG function is currently only approved in the USA.
f. The colours of the main display cannot be freely selected. The colours are fixed and vary depending on the selected design or watch face.
The "fenix E (47 mm, Stainless steel, One size fits all)" watch from Garmin, which is similar to the Fenix 7 series, has straps that can be adapted to different wrist sizes.
- The strap on the Fenix 7 (47mm) is designed to fit wrists between 125mm and 208mm in circumference[4|.
- If your current strap on the Fenix 3 is 26 cm long with the buckle, the strap on the Fenix 7 is likely to suit you, as it covers a range of wrist sizes up to 20.8 cm (208 mm) in circumference.
You should therefore be able to find a comfortable fit with the Fenix 7 strap. However, if you have any specific doubts, you can always check the strap dimensions on the official Garmin website or consult a retailer for more details.