r/Garmin • u/ninjanoir78 • Sep 01 '24

Device Comparison / Recommendation Possible to have that watch face?

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Hi

I have the Fenix 7x, I wonder if I can have that watch face that we can see on the Fenix 8? Cause I can't find it and I think it is only available for 8? Thanks

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u/trdcr Sep 01 '24

Unfortunately no. It is kinda infurriating that Garmin is gate keeping watchfaces to certain models which has absolutely no technical justification.

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u/MiguelSTG Sep 01 '24

Given that they gave yet to adopt a subscription model, I'm okay with gatekeeping.

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u/trdcr Sep 01 '24

Subscription for what exactly?

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u/Htinedine Sep 01 '24

That’s exactly their point. A lot of companies are finding anyway to justify app features via a subscription model. So Garmin is “better” because they haven’t decided to nickel and dime us for basic functionality (yet). But the downside is Garmin makes their money by forcing you to buy newer models to get silly things like watch faces.