Race 3S & Race 3 rumours
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@GiPFELKiND you replied to my post explaining the “confirmation in that link” for the Race 3 to @jjorgemoura just with the link to the Run 2.
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@2b2bff right.
I’m still not convinced about that. It just doesn’t make any sense to me. Unless Race 3 is a Race 2 with a different strap and watch face. Race 2 was launched 12 months ago. I don’t see Suunto jumping in a yearly release cadence. What would that means for the Vertical 2 for example?Also, Suunto just missed a great opportunity to launch a new watch at the UTMB week, where Suunto is a top partner, huge visibility, tons of potential “clients”. Again just doesn’t make any sense. However, maybe it makes sense for others/Suunto, that’s why Run 2 will be launched tomorrow. Maybe Run 2 is targeting a different audience of UTMB? For sure Vertical and Race are better propositions for ultra runners.
Nevertheless, let’s wait and see. If there are 2 other watches (other than Run 2) to be launched this years, I would bet in a Race 2S/3S + something else (Ocean 2, 2 distinct versions of Race S, something else) before bet my chips in a R3S + R3.
Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar Forest
Suunto Race 2Before:
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@jjorgemoura I somehow agree you because at the end there are still too many bugs and issues.
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But I also think the current trend of the market is one new watch per year. I believe that if it’s profitable for the brand, it can be good for us too, as it can translate into more available resources. That said, it must be clear that previous models need a supported lifecycle—something that, unfortunately, still isn’t happening with the previous generation of watches. Focusing on the new models again, I’m afraid that both the Race 1 and Vertical 1 lost support much sooner than any competing brand’s models.
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About hardware, there is always room for improvement. For example, adding a physical flashlight, microphone, and speaker (the Run 2/Race 2/Race S lacks these, so that already sets it apart).
BTW, Run 2 has globally been launched and it has a new HR sensor.
The new smart belt has also been launched. -
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@jjorgemoura The Run / Run 2 is targeted at road runners first.
Also, I heard the partnership with UTMB ends this year, maybe that’s why they didn’t show any spectacular there, but who knows. Maybe the other watches just didn’t make it in time… -
@2b2bff speaking of rumors, I have read that Amazfit might take on the UTMB role next year. A little sad for Suunto, but Suunto has kindof missed the opportunities that the role could have brought if you ask me.
Also interesting to see that the number of athletes wearing a Suunto this year both in mens and women’s at the event have decreased.
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@Stavrogin But I don’t find it strange that such a rumor is circulating. Amazfit is pushing into trail running very aggressively—last August, it signed Ruth Croft (previously with Garmin) and Roda Farvard and won two consecutive UTMBs, even though it supplies only a fraction of the watches in the field—two out of thirty men and one out of twenty women. At the same time, it’s already the official wearable partner and timekeeper for HYROX, so it’s already tested the “let’s buy the whole series” approach. So let’s see. Also contract with UTMB are for 3 years and Suunto is partner since 2024.
Suunto Vertical Ti Solar
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Race 3S already listed here:
https://www.snowleader.com/suunto-race-3s-titanium-black-SUUN00322.html
https://www.snowleader.com/suunto-race-3s-titanium-feather-SUUN00323.htmlNo specs but a similar thing happened with the Run 2 in that vendor site. This sort of thing is usually driven by SEO considerations—specifically, securing a spot early on to get the site indexed by search engines as soon as possible and convert that visibility into sales.
Considering the filtered pattents and there’s a vendor listing early the device, pretty sure the R3S is comming (very) soon.
The question now is whether it will be the first watch to feature the new Run/Run 2 platform, and what hardware improvements it will offer over the Run 2 to set it apart (physical flashlight, microphone, and/or speaker?).
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@dreamer_ if there is Race 3s then Race 3 should be under the wood.
Coros announced the pace 4 pro.
Suunto “unofficially” announce new line watch also… -
@dreamer_ if there is Race 3s then Race 3 should be under the wood.
Coros announced the pace 4 pro.
Suunto “unofficially” announce new line watch also…Coros announced the Pace 4 Pro for September 22nd; it is clearly a direct competitor to the Suunto Race 3S.
I’m not sure if it makes sense. If a Race 3S is indeed in the works—as everything suggests—Suunto might want to get a head start to generate buzz and drive sales beforehand; the market is certainly becoming very aggressive lately. -
ohhh sad news for my wallet…
I’m turning it in every directions but I think I just have to resign facing multiple arguments…- It’s been too long since i bought my last suunto watch (SRs to second my SV1), and accessories don’t count as purchases => buy a SRs3
- My wife’s S9pp seems to get tired=> I should give her my SRs => she could give her S9pp to my daughter => buy a SRs3 for me
- I love my wife too much and her S9pp seems to get tired => buy a SRs3 for my wife
- My son as started to run => I should give him my SRs => buy a SRs3 for me
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I don’t know how to avoid fate…
And considering the options, I almost start to understand that I could need to buy 2 if I want everybody wearing a Suunto at home and make no jealous among my wife and kids (and counting 2 watches for me…)
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@Tieutieu Sometimes you just have to go with the flow…
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@martintrail I agree on all points. Amazfit does seem very up and coming. Maybe it is time to give one a try to see what it is all about. The YouTube bros don’t seem to like them too too much, but then they only seem to get excited about Garmin and Apple Watches.
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@Stavrogin lol YouTube bros
bro dcrainmaker haven’t event published his review yet. Priorities are where the most money comes in (aka clicks) -
@martintrail . And Ben Dhiman, who also won breaking the record. Amazfit seems really interested in improving thei reputation.
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@BastMaSVSRS9PP I think that is super accurate. I have heard them mention the lack of clicks on Coros and Suunto in the past. GPSLlama has also said that there are far fewer clicks on Karoo videos. So it be.
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@Stavrogin yeah… the review itself may still be objective but down on the list of priorities … which does skew objectivity just on a different level
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@BastMaSVSRS9PP I agree. I appreciate that they still are dedicated to getting reviews out for almost if not every device. They do good work.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Suunto/comments/1whw6hi/suunto_race_3s_titanium_pricing/
oops sorry already said…
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@Wilson75 looks like Run 2, Suunto usualy have different watchface for different watch
unles Race 3S is somehow the same watch
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