MoKo Band Compatible with Garmin Fenix 3/Fenix 5X, Soft Silicone Replacement Watch Band fit Garmin Fenix 3/Fenix 3 HR/Fenix 5X/5X Plus/D2 Delta PX/Descent Mk1 Smart Watch - Black

These are much softer and pliable than the original. Love the colors.

The two little bands that hold the "tail" of the watch band in place for my Garmin Fenix 5X+ gave out. I looked at buying replacement bands but, surprisingly, it was cheaper to buy a whole new watch band. This replacement came with two little screwdrivers which made it easy to remove the old band. Getting the new band on was delicate work and a bit fidgety but it was all done within ten minutes. I only replaced the half of the watch band that had the new band. It's a close enough match to the original that it's not noticeable that one half of the band has been replaced. Fit and finish are fine. Worth noting is that there is only time band on the replacement, not two as on the original. There is also a little tooth inside the replacement band that helps it to lock into place, so I don't really miss having the two bands. Overall, the replacement performs well & looks and feels good. I'm quite satisfied with it.

VERY COMFORTABLE

Pro:It is less than 20% of the cost of an overpriced Garmin factory band for the Fenix 3.It fits on the watch like the factory band.Con:It is about 1/2 the thickness of the factory silicon band.The metal buckle is likewise a lot more thin and flimsy feeling than Garmin. (Fix described below, and in pic)The finish is flat black instead of gloss - actually makes the Fenix bezel look glossy!During use:A back-handed advantage to the thinner band - the holes in the Garmin band were spaced on my wrist such that the watch was either too snug, or floppy loose. This band is so much thinner that the holes for the buckle come closer to a good fit than the Garmin band. But the Buckle is cheap stamped steel, not the more hefty Garmin buckle that looks to be a Metal Injection Molding product. Worse, it is held to the strap by a (VERY) old school thin spring loaded pin, prone to failure. But no worries - the old Garmin Buckle detaches from the Garmin strap just exactly in the same manner as removing the band from the Garmin. So, if you have ever replaced a spring loaded pin watch band, you can remove the MOKO buckle without damaging the band - see picture - and then attach the Garmin Buckle to the MOKO band. Huge improvement in feel and action, and no worry about a pin spring breaking from salt water or sweat corrosion. (just make sure to really snug down the Garmin screws, just like you did when attaching the band to the watch!)Second Thoughts:I don't know how well this thin band will last, I would hate to have it break on an open water TRI or during a time trial, might never see the Garmin again! And hopefully there isn't anything obnoxious in the silicon/plastic band to cause skin problems. Saving $40 maybe wasn't so smart if I have to replace the watch because the strap failed and it got lost during an event. Only time will tell if the band keeps the watch from being lost (and if it doesn't, then I guess time WON'T tell!)

Fit perfect. I've been using it for a little over week. The band feels good while running and the material seems to be similar as the band that came with the watch. Some complained about the tools but I found them fine for the job. Garmin uses a little blue thread glue on the screws so it can take a bit of finger strength to get them to brake free. Probably not a bad idea to put a tiny drop on when putting the screws back together.

This is an excellent watch replacement for the Garmin Felix 3. Looks and feels like the original. The price isn’t bad either. You can’t go wrong.

Outstanding! This appears to be the exact replacement for original Fenix 3 strap. Easy removal of old strap and installation of new strap with the tools provided.

I like the colors and the 2 screw drivers help a lot. I would recommend using a small clamp to hold the watch down when changing the bands. It takes both hands to use the screwdrivers, and the watch tends to wander when you apply pressure. If you use a chip clip like clamp to hold it down, it helps a lot.Anyway, I like them!