Yes, I did say they have no credibility, because every one of their products I have owned has bit an unfortunate and early end at some point. This forum is loaded with people who are looking to upgrade because their previous watch has died. How about their HR monitor straps (the soft ones)? We have discussions about how to get around those problems using polar straps. As to the original response to me, I'm glad you are okay with your Garmin 500 flying off of your bike multiple times. My mount snapped (Garmin had to redesign the mount because the first design would break) and launched my 705 through the air. Yep, $150 down the drain for a repair. My FR60 bit the bullet after 14 months of light use. The footpod died after 9 months. The HR strap also died before the watch did. In contrast, my Polar equipment from the late 90's STILL works. I use my old HRM straps with my computrainer and they surprisingly still work.

That's my perspective and after seeing countless threads start out with "My Garmin XXX watch died and I need a new one..."

I still use my 705. It's fine. I am super hesitant to buy anything from Garmin given my past experiences.