First Images of the Fenix 8 in the Wild

August 25, 2024
12:46 am EDT

The first images of the Fenix 8 have begun to appear in the wild. Various users on Reddit have posted images of the Fenix 8 box in stores and the watch itself. One Reddit user reportedly purchased the watch from a Bass Pro Shops and paid $1,100 for the AMOLED Sapphire 47mm Fenix 8. No new details have emerged at this point, but many of the expectations, including the price point, have been confirmed.

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