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expirediconian | Staff posted Nov 13, 2025 09:53 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted Nov 13, 2025 09:53 PM

51mm Garmin fenix 7X Pro GPS Smartwatch (Sapphire Solar Edition)

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Scuba has 51mm Garmin fenix 7X Pro GPS Smartwatch (Sapphire Solar Edition, 010-02778-10) for $449.99 - $25 when you apply coupon code VIP25 at checkout = $424.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Experience superior accuracy with multi-band GPS, perfect for navigating challenging trails and urban environments.
  • Enjoy extended adventures with incredible battery life, boosted by solar charging for fewer recharges.
  • Dive into any activity with confidence, thanks to 10 ATM water resistance, ideal for swimming and watersports.
  • Track your fitness journey in style with a robust titanium bezel and a comfortable silicone band.
  • Stay connected and informed with smart notifications, music storage, and Garmin Pay for ultimate convenience.
  • Optimize your training with advanced metrics, including heart rate monitoring and performance analytics.

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  • Our research indicates this offer is $75 lower (15% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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This popular front-page deal is still available

Scuba has 51mm Garmin fenix 7X Pro GPS Smartwatch (Sapphire Solar Edition, 010-02778-10) for $449.99 - $25 when you apply coupon code VIP25 at checkout = $424.99. Shipping is free.

Note: The code is applied on the final checkout page under the Payment section.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Experience superior accuracy with multi-band GPS, perfect for navigating challenging trails and urban environments.
  • Enjoy extended adventures with incredible battery life, boosted by solar charging for fewer recharges.
  • Dive into any activity with confidence, thanks to 10 ATM water resistance, ideal for swimming and watersports.
  • Track your fitness journey in style with a robust titanium bezel and a comfortable silicone band.
  • Stay connected and informed with smart notifications, music storage, and Garmin Pay for ultimate convenience.
  • Optimize your training with advanced metrics, including heart rate monitoring and performance analytics.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $75 lower (15% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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partyman66
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This is not a huge deal right now, but I can tell you as a Software Developer myself who has made custom watch faces from scratch, that at some point they will update the standard version of ConnectIQ to the next major release version and if your watch doesn't support it, you will find that you can't install most newly released versions of watch faces and Garmin watch apps because your watch isn't on a new-enough CIQ version.

If you're motivated and tech-savvy, you can sometimes find the app file itself and sideload it, but there's no guarantee that it will run on your watch if the implementation of that app requires new functions that didn't exist in your watches CIQ version.

I'm in this boat right now with a Garmin Forerunner 955 that I downgraded to an old firmware version due to the newer firmware versions that they released being very buggy and inefficient with battery usage. The Forerunner 955 is basically a Garmin Fenix 7 without a flashlight and wrapped in a smaller, less-rugged shell.

I tend not to like to update my devices to the latest releases of firmware/software until they are fully vetted. Garmin is particularly bad with the quality of their firmware releases. Almost every new release of firmware seems to break something or make something that used to work well not work that well, and also degrade the battery efficiency. Firmware security is not a real issue with these watches (at least not yet), since we aren't using them to do things where our devices are a hacking target.

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Nov 17, 2025 11:57 PM
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MSG123Nov 17, 2025 11:57 PM
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Quote from TenderJoke7900 :
The point of the 8 pro is the inReach stuff. Of course it's considerably more! If that's not important to you I can see no reason for the 8 pro.
You get satellite connectivity with the Ultra Watch 3. In fact, the reviews I've seen make it seem better than InReach. Add in full LTE support with functional calling / SMS from the watch, and that whole thing becomes a moot selling point of the 8 Pro.
Nov 18, 2025 03:33 AM
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SlickCalculator744Nov 18, 2025 03:33 AM
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My biggest concern is the weight.. because the Garmin Vivoactive 6 weight feels just right.. I bet this one feels chunky and heavy as heck? if anyone can please tell me how it feels to compare thanks in advance
Nov 18, 2025 12:10 PM
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burntorangehornNov 18, 2025 12:10 PM
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Quote from MSG123 :
You get satellite connectivity with the Ultra Watch 3. In fact, the reviews I've seen make it seem better than InReach. Add in full LTE support with functional calling / SMS from the watch, and that whole thing becomes a moot selling point of the 8 Pro.
They're saying that satellite connectivity/InReach are differences between the F8 and F8 Pro. AWU3 vs. F8 or F8 Pro is a different matter. The Apple is more of a smartwatch or mini-iPhone, while the Garmin is more of a sportswatch and training companion, and can pair with any mobile device, not just iOS.
Nov 18, 2025 12:14 PM
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burntorangehornNov 18, 2025 12:14 PM
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Quote from SlickCalculator744 :
My biggest concern is the weight.. because the Garmin Vivoactive 6 weight feels just right.. I bet this one feels chunky and heavy as heck? if anyone can please tell me how it feels to compare thanks in advance
This is my concern. Apparently even the try-on models at REI are dummies that are the same size, but not the same weight, which is half the battle. I just want to compare the F8 vs. Forerunner 970 before shelling out the better part of $1000.
Nov 19, 2025 04:44 AM
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SlickCalculator744Nov 19, 2025 04:44 AM
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Quote from burntorangehorn :
This is my concern. Apparently even the try-on models at REI are dummies that are the same size, but not the same weight, which is half the battle. I just want to compare the F8 vs. Forerunner 970 before shelling out the better part of $1000.
yes! In fact I'm gonna give this deal a pass.. I was thinking whether I can resell on eBay for a small profit.. but there are too many eBay scammers these days. The watch is too heavy for me and not worth the risk reselling
Nov 22, 2025 02:02 AM
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BeigeTable8880Nov 22, 2025 02:02 AM
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Quote from partyman66 :
It's this one. There are at least 2 or 3 other sites with similar price right now for the solar sapphire pro version and multiple sites have it at $500.
No offense, but absent links to the other similar deals, I think you're mistaken. Garmin's naming scheme is overly complex. I'm shopping this watch right now and can't find anything particularly close to this deal. Some are not Sapphire, others are the 7 and not the larger 7x.
Nov 22, 2025 04:14 AM
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KonradenNov 22, 2025 04:14 AM
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Quote from bikerbandito :
This is really helpful, thanks! I agree that data is usually overkill for most people and most things. I could also care less about smart watch features and only wear this wearable for sleep tracking and running. I'm in a hard spot because I've been tired all the time for years despite being very fit and have found that my "deep sleep stage" is fairly low (I have no idea if it is accurate or not even on the AW). I either use the AW and don't track my longest training runs and longest races (5% of my runs) which I guess is okay if I'm not being a perfectionist but is annoying as those runs are my peak performance events, get a Garmin with inferior sleep tracking but much better fitness data and remain in the dark somewhat on my fatigue, or get two devices and blow some more $$ in an anti-SD fashion.

I guess a better question is - as a runner, do you think the topographic tracking is a game changer on the 965/fenix/etc vs. the breadcrumb tracking on cheaper models like a 265S? And do you think Garmin is better/onpar with the Coros models like Pace/Pace Pro?

Thanks again, pretty rare to come across an experienced runner in these threads.
There are doctors that specialize in sleep medicine who can provide you with better insight as to why you feel tired all the time

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Nov 22, 2025 04:40 AM
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partyman66Nov 22, 2025 04:40 AM
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Quote from BeigeTable8880 :
No offense, but absent links to the other similar deals, I think you're mistaken. Garmin's naming scheme is overly complex. I'm shopping this watch right now and can't find anything particularly close to this deal. Some are not Sapphire, others are the 7 and not the larger 7x.
Take a few moments to search and you'll find at least 3 or 4 within $25 of this. The deals and offers change pretty regularly but at the time I originally posted this it was available on scuba.com, Bikecloset.com, and sunnysports.com for $450 and there's a code you can use on scuba.com to get it for less. They are all for the same Garmin Fenix 7x Pro (Solar as demarked by the X) 51mm. Amazon and Walmart also seem to be following that pricing trend depending on what day/time you look.
Nov 28, 2025 09:59 AM
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sn3Nov 28, 2025 09:59 AM
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VIP25 expired. Still a good deal IMO.

CORRECTION: $424.99 Price now available without the code. Also allows PayPal Later for additional 20% off.
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Nov 28, 2025 07:05 PM
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BadBoy787512Nov 28, 2025 07:05 PM
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Looks like it's back at the $425 price, no coupon code needed Smilie.
Nov 29, 2025 03:41 AM
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tonkotsuNov 29, 2025 03:41 AM
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is there any significant difference between this and the fenix 7 pro 47mm other than the size?
Nov 30, 2025 03:18 PM
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MonstBlitzNov 30, 2025 03:18 PM
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Pulled the trigger. Probably overkill for what I need but good price and if battery life is as advertised it'll be worth the upgrade over current Garmin late mode forerunner that I've gotta recharge at least once a week.
Dec 02, 2025 03:14 PM
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GudduMDec 02, 2025 03:14 PM
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Coupon still working for anyone?
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ddd142Dec 21, 2025 04:35 AM
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Coupon still working for anyone?
No, not working

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