Last year I bought a Garmin VivoActive HR smart watch for the specific purpose to use while sailing. It seemed like a good choice because it is waterproof, and has built in GPS. There are at least 6 different sailing apps for the watch. The watch is 1 year and 1 month old. The case broke where the band attaches. I wear my watch in reverse - meaning the watch is on the inside of my arm, rather than the outside. This means that is has not ever impacted anything. It has only seen normal use. The case broke while it was under my jacket sleeve. I'm not sure what the intended use for this watch is, but apparently they don't intend for you to actually wear it. The attachment point is too weak for normal use. Its very frustrating as I assumed that a company like Garmin made reasonably decent products. This evidence strongly suggests otherwise. The watch is now completely useless. You pay a premium for the Garmin name, and assume you get what you pay for. Searching the Garmin forums, this is a common failure. This watch is garbage. Who would buy a product knowing it will fail one month out of warranty? I hate being ripped off.
Incidentally, Garmin will repair the watch for more than it costs new. What a joke.
Incidentally, Garmin will repair the watch for more than it costs new. What a joke.