Garmin is the gold standard for smartwatches for athletes and the fēnix series is firmly at the top of their line. If you don’t have to spend over $1,000 on the latest version, the Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar is an amazing second choice and it’s a team favorite in our editorial staff’s athlete corps.

For Prime Day early, Amazon is losing all its margin and pricing this watch at 40% off, and brings the cost down to a mere $599 from its usual $999. This is the all-time low for this model, and it’s a fantastic chance to grab an upper-tier multisport GPS smartwatch for a price that’s impossible to beat.

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This Garmin model features a large 1.4-inch display in a rugged 51 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case (42mm and 47mm models are also 40% off) finished with a titanium bezel and rear cover for extra durability without extra unnecessary weight. The rugged Power Sapphire lens harnesses solar power to deliver weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode which makes it perfect for long outdoor adventures where opportunities to charge are minimal.

One of the most practical features is an LED flashlight that’s integrated with variable intensities along with strobe modes. Whether you are jogging in the dark or need a handy source of light in the dark, this flashlight adds another dimension of convenience and safety you will appreciate during unexpected situations. The watch also introduces new performance metrics like hill score which measures your running strength and stamina on uphill runs – and endurance score which takes data from all your sporting activities and gives you a true appreciation of your overall stamina.

Health and wellness tracking is another area where the Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar excels: It offers 24/7 tracking with features like HRV status and Pulse Ox, which enable you to track your body’s response to training and even acclimatize to high altitudes. Improved sleep tracking lets you focus on recovery while the morning report and training readiness features consolidate your health and training metrics for ease of interpretation.

For runners who want to take their performance to the next level, the watch includes wrist-based running power, strength training features, and improved pacing modes so you can gauge your effort on race day. You’ll also enjoy multi-band GPS and SatIQ technology which deliver exactness and save battery life. Maps of thousands of golf courses and ski resorts worldwide are preloaded, and TopoActive maps allow you to navigate your adventures with ease.

Now $599 for early Prime Day, this is a price you won’t want to miss if it’s time to upgrade your gear.

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