When I reviewed the Garmin Fenix 8 last year, I called it a Frankenstein watch because it took the best parts from cheaper Garmin Forerunners, Instincts, and Venus and mashed them together into one device. Despite a major price increase, it still sold boatloads, breaking sales records as Garmin fans demanded the best.

So to get the Fenix 8 43mm AMOLED for $849 ($250 off) on Amazon instead of $1,099, it's undeniably a great deal, as is the Fenix 8 51mm Solar for $849 ($350 off). Either option is a reasonable alternative to an Apple Watch Ultra 3, and much cheaper than people paid a year ago. Far be it from me to tell people not to buy what they want!

The Fenix 8 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm AMOLED last 10, 16, or 29 days, respectively, but only the 43mm is relatively light for smaller wrists. If

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