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Best watch for ultra?

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Millenialfalcon
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Gonna run a hundred k at the end of the month and looking for a watch with the required battery life and accurate gps tracking for the job.

currently using a garmin instinct from like 5 years ago and idk what’s going on, but it’s recording wildly different distances and elevation gains from my phone.

has anyone used a watch they feel like accurately records distance?

thanks for any help!
Aug 1 2024 12:13PM
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KilaTsunami
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I just step count manually the whole way
Aug 1 2024 12:46PM
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bennwithtwons
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is it possible your phone is way off and the watch is accurate? if you're certain the watch is fucking up, maybe check with garmin to see about updates or perhaps a warranty/service claim. i've had a reasonable amount of luck with expensive gear being replaced even when out of warranty.
Aug 1 2024 1:54PM
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BallClapper
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I think you need to see a doctor.
Aug 2 2024 2:22PM
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Millenialfalcon
Posts: 123 - Karma: -1,157
For real I think my phone reads heavy and my watch is light. 🤷‍♂️
it’s frustrating when you’re running 10+ miles and there’s a 3mi variance. 😡
strava is life!!!
bennwithtwonsis it possible your phone is way off and the watch is accurate? if you're certain the watch is fucking up, maybe check with garmin to see about updates or perhaps a warranty/service claim. i've had a reasonable amount of luck with expensive gear being replaced even when out of warranty.
Aug 2 2024 3:40PM
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FakeKalmar
Posts: 2421 - Karma: 20,155
Take a look at Solar versions of Fenix series from Garmin.
Rare coming from me but I wouldn't touch an apple watch if it's intended for real usage.
Aug 2 2024 3:46PM
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Raf.Diaz.
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Rawdog it
Aug 3 2024 8:44AM
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Millenialfalcon
Posts: 123 - Karma: -1,157
Dude I honestly think this is the way I’m gonna go.
obviously I want the data for my strav, but I don’t want to drop damn near’t a rack on a watch.
Raf.Diaz.Rawdog it
Aug 3 2024 2:09PM
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fucintight
Posts: 298 - Karma: 741
gotta apple watch id sell ya for $80 if youre into apple lol
Aug 4 2024 1:00AM
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weatcoast
Posts: 328 - Karma: -3,189
Rolex
Aug 4 2024 5:31PM
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