Every day, I spend time digging through international regulatory databases, looking for clues about unreleased tech. It is a game of patience, but today, that patience paid off. I just hit the jackpot on a brand-new, unannounced Garmin device leaking simultaneously in two different corners of the world.
The mystery device carries the model number A05146.
First, I spotted it in the Indonesian e-Sertifikasi database. The filing, under certificate number 123673/DJID/2026, was registered by PT Garmin Indonesia Distribution. It explicitly classifies the device under a very specific category: Outdoor Product.
The Paper Trail
To make sure this wasn’t a fluke, I cross-checked other global telecommunications databases. Sure enough, the same model number just surfaced in South Korea on the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) website.
Here is exactly what the South Korean data reveals:
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Device Name: Specific low-power wireless device (Wireless data communication system)
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Model Name: A05146
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Applicant: Garmin Corporation
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Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
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Certification Date: July 2, 2026
Both of these filings went live at the same time at the start of July 2026. When a major tech company like Garmin registers a device across multiple international agencies simultaneously, it means one thing: the product is finished, and a retail launch is fast approaching.
Is This the Fenix 9 or Enduro 4?
Because the Indonesian database explicitly tags this as an “Outdoor Product,” we can rule out lifestyle trackers like the Venu or traditional running watches like the Forerunner series. This belongs to Garmin’s heavy-hitting adventure lineup.
The timing here is incredibly interesting. Industry whispers have already been hinting that Garmin CEO Cliff Pemble teased a very busy second half of 2026 for the outdoor segment. Given Garmin’s usual production cycles, model A05146 is highly likely to be one of two flagships:
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The Garmin Fenix 9: The current Fenix 8 has had a great run, but the rumor mill is already buzzing about a next-generation upgrade featuring rumored tri-band GNSS for extreme GPS accuracy and advanced “Muscle Battery” tracking metrics.
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The Garmin Enduro 4: Known for its ridiculous, multi-week battery life targeted at ultra-endurance athletes, the Enduro line is also ripe for an upgrade.
Historically, Garmin loves to drop its flagship outdoor watches right around the late summer or early fall window—often perfectly timed with major global trail events like the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) in late August.
With the physical hardware now clearing regulatory hurdles in Asia and Europe, we won’t have to guess for much longer. Keep your eyes peeled; Garmin’s next massive adventure watch is officially out of the shadows.
