SEO-Optimized White Silicone Garmin Quick Release Band with Stainless Hardware - 010-12561-04 Review

Fits Garmin Fenix 5S perfectly and matches the gold bezel. Garmin does not advertise that a 20mm strap is a 20mm strap. If you want to change straps with tools rather than the simplicity of a Quickfit strap, this is a great solution. The QuickFit bands are great but expensive, and none of Garmin's Fenix 5S bands come with gold-colored hardware. While this group does.

I first bought a non-Garmin replacement strap but it was too stiff to stay on my wrist. Got this next and while it works well, it often slips out of the watch if it's tight enough not to move on my wrist and with little pressure on the bracelet or dial (like when it snags or touches something ) it pops out. The original strap was the best but I wore this watch for several years (3-4?) and ended up having to replace the strap as it was about to break.

I've had the watch for about 2 years now. Garmin Vivoactive 3. Purchased in July 2018. The original strap broke in May 2019, then I bought a replacement OEM strap from Garmin. Guess what? It broke tonight. They have a lifespan of 10-11 months. I wear the watch every day, only take it off to shower or contact sports. I had the original from Vivoactive and the band never broke in 3-4 years. For now I will search for the best band because I like watches.