Bravo 3-10

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Dona Vansoest

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Aug 3, 2024, 5:14:27 PM8/3/24

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See, in many ways the Tactix Bravo and Fenix3 are like twin siblings. Not identical twins, but twins nonetheless. As such, they largely share the same firmware between them. So in my case while I had a Tactix Bravo I lacked the Tactix Bravo firmware, instead having the Fenix3 firmware on it. So, on account of keeping everything photographically tidy with showing you the right things I waited till now to have photos with the correct watch software version.

Any insight on the durability of the different bezels: Tactix, Titanium, Sapphire Grey, and the regular Fenix silver? As you mentioned, there are plenty of online posts complaining of scratches to the grey bezels of the regular Fenix 3.

The Tactical and Waypoint Projection modes are important for me. Is there any chance Garmin will remove them from the general Fenix 3 firmware? Are there any other differences to the various status screen or menu layouts between the two?

I like the appearance of the Tactix more, but not necessarily $230 more. I want the Tactix, but if the software modes that are important to me will definitely be in the Fenix 3, I may make a more practical decision.

Just to be clear. The diamond pattern on the bezel is a nice design element, but is not what Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) is referring to. DLC is an abrasion resistant coating to the metal and significantly cuts down on damage to the bezel and buttons from scrapes, scuffs, and dings.

What is the usual daily battery consumption for tactix bravo in watch mode only? mine with all apps off (gps/activity tracker/bluetooth/notifications etc) consumes abt 7-8% per day. Garmin says approx 6 weeks which seems rather impossible in my case.

Wondering if you could do a really quick breakdown of the differences between the original Tactix and the Tactix Bravo. All I see on my own are the Bravo has the nylon straps and sapphire glass. To that end, do you know if the nylon straps fit the original Tactix? and if the software is still being/can be updated?

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