Serious Style That Stands Up to the Roughest Conditions
Built for serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, the Fenix 3 Sapphire combines rugged engineering with advanced functionality. Its reinforced stainless steel construction and protective bezel withstand demanding conditions, while the vibrant Chroma display remains crystal-clear whether you're navigating in bright sunlight or low light. Rated to 100 meters for water resistance, this multisport GPS watch delivers exceptional battery performance—up to 50 hours in UltraTrac mode, 16 hours in standard GPS tracking, or three months in basic watch mode. Engineered for endurance athletes who demand reliability without compromise.
An uncompromising Multisport Training GPS Watch, which includes:
- Stainless Steel EXO antenna - GPS + GLONASS support for fast fix and accuracy
- Chroma display - 1.2-inch sunlight readable colour
- Fitness training - features like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor
- Outdoor navigation - features like 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer, TracBack and Sight'n Go
- Connect IQ - compatibility for third-party customized apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields
- Running & Cycling Features -
VO2 Max Estimator (requires HRM)
This advanced metric calculates your aerobic capacity by analyzing running pace, heart rate intensity, and cardiac variability patterns. The result delivers a precise VO2 Max estimate—a critical performance indicator that reveals your cardiovascular fitness level and aerobic potential, enabling data-driven training adjustments for endurance athletes.
Race Predictor
Predicts your race finish time using your VO2 Max data.
Running Dynamics (requires HRM-Run monitor)
Tracks your cadence, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time to optimize running efficiency.
Recovery Advisor
Features integrated recovery monitoring tools that measure post-workout recuperation time and assess your readiness for the next training session.
Accelerometer
Accurately measures indoor training distance using built-in motion sensors, eliminating the requirement for external foot pod accessories.
Virtual Partner & Racer
Race against virtual competitors or your own previous performances.
Auto Pause
Automatically pauses and resumes your workout timer based on movement speed.
Multi-sport
Switch between sport modes instantly with a single button press.
Advanced workouts
Design personalized workouts tailored to your specific training goals.
Pace alert
Alerts you whenever your running pace deviates from your target speed range.
Interval training
Configure customizable work and recovery intervals to structure interval training sessions.
Calories Burned (requires HRM)
Calculates energy expenditure using real-time heart rate data for precise calorie burn tracking.
Training Effect
Quantifies how each workout contributes to improving your aerobic conditioning and overall fitness gains.
- Swim & Ski Features -
Swim Profile
Monitor swimming performance including distance, pace, and stroke metrics by simply inputting your pool length before starting your session.
Swim Metrics
Automatically identifies stroke types and counts laps while tracking pool lengths, recognizing open-water swim distances, and supporting structured swim training programs.
Ski-board Mode
Delivers real-time ski metrics including speed, distance, elevation loss, and automatic run counting with lift-line pause functionality for seamless slope tracking.
- Activity Tracking Features -
Step counter with Auto Goal
Analyzes your movement patterns and automatically establishes personalized daily step targets based on your individual activity baseline.
Move Bar
Activates a reminder notification after prolonged sedentary periods; a brief walk resets the alert and encourages movement throughout your day.
Sleep Monitoring
Tracks total sleep duration while distinguishing between active and restful sleep phases for comprehensive sleep quality insights.
- Outdoor Features -
Global Tracking
Utilizes dual satellite systems—GPS and GLONASS—with enhanced sensitivity to deliver pinpoint positioning accuracy in challenging environments.
ABC Watch
Integrates altimeter, barometer, and compass sensors to deliver directional guidance, elevation tracking, and atmospheric pressure monitoring for weather prediction.
GPS Track Log
Captures your GPS trajectory as a detailed track log while enabling you to bookmark waypoints—from race markers and course splits to campsites and landmarks—for navigation and reference.
BaseCamp
Seamlessly plan expeditions and share your adventures through dual ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart connectivity, enabling wireless transmission of locations, custom routes, and geocache data with your network.
- Bluetooth Smart & ANT+ Connectivity -
Bluetooth Smart Notifications
Displays incoming emails, text messages, and notifications directly on your wrist when connected to a compatible Bluetooth Smart smartphone.
Other Bluetooth Features
Features haptic notifications, remote music playback controls, and phone locator functionality for enhanced smartphone integration.
VIRB Control
Functions as a wireless remote for VIRB action cameras, enabling hands-free recording control during your adventures.
Garmin Connect
Access a connected platform to review performance metrics, organize training data, and share accomplishments with a global community of athletes.
Wireless Automatic Sync
Automatically transfers data to your computer.
- Specifications -
Physical
- Dimensions - 51.5 x 51.5 x 15.5 mm
- Display size - 31 mm
- Display resolution - 218 x 218 pixels; colour
- Weight - 70 g
- Battery - Rechargeable 300 mAh lithium-ion
- Battery life ~ 50 hours / 20 hours / 6 weeks (UltraTrac mode / GPS training mode / watch mode)
- Water rating - 5 ATM
Connectivity
- Synchronisation - wireless
- GPS-enabled - high-sensitivity receiver
- VIRB control - yes
- Supported sensors (not included) - speed and cadence, foot pod, tempe temperature sensor, Vector Power Pedals
Memory
- Track log - 10,000 points; 100 saved tracks
- Routes - 50
- Waypoints/locations - 1000
- Includes -
- Fenix 3 - sapphire stainless watch with stainless band
- Wireless HRM-Run Heart Rate Strap
- Black Rubber Watch Band
- USB charging/data cable
- AC adapter
- Quick start manual