The global regulatory trail for Suunto’s next-generation sports watches is officially coming to a head.
After we previously uncovered the Suunto Run 2 passing through the FCC and confirmed the marketing names for the Suunto Race 3 and Race 3S via Malaysia’s SIRIM database, all three upcoming devices have now officially surfaced in the United Arab Emirates.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in the UAE has granted official approval for three new Suunto listings under the generic category of “Outdoor Watch.”
Breakdown of the TDRA Filings
Regional distributor Shift Electronics LLC submitted the new TDRA entries in late August and carry approvals valid through 2029:
| Equipment Category | Model Name | Registration Number | Expiry Date | Applicant / Organization |
| Outdoor Watch | OW261 | ER64165/26 | August 26, 2029 | Shift Electronics LLC |
| Outdoor Watch | OW265 | ER63973/26 | August 23, 2029 | Shift Electronics LLC |
| Outdoor Watch | OW266 | ER63974/26 | August 23, 2029 | Shift Electronics LLC |
Connecting the Filings to Previous Leaks
While regulatory bodies like the TDRA often register upcoming hardware under simple placeholder names, cross-referencing these model numbers with earlier database leaks gives us the full picture:
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OW261 (Suunto Run 2): We previously reported on model OW261 when an FCC filing revealed an official packaging label confirming the Suunto Run 2 name, marking it as the official successor to Suunto’s lightweight running watch line.
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OW265 (Suunto Race 3S): Earlier this month, a direct look at Malaysia’s SIRIM regulatory database confirmed that model OW265 is officially designated as the Suunto Race 3S, signaling a smaller or refined variant of Suunto’s flagship performance watch.
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OW266 (Suunto Race 3): Subsequent regulatory updates confirmed that model OW266 belongs to the standard Suunto Race 3, rounding out the brand’s next-gen performance lineup.
What This Means for the Announcement Window
When hardware clears testing with the FCC and SIRIM and hits the TDRA, regional distribution networks and local compliance checks are locked in. Seeing all three models approved simultaneously through local partner Shift Electronics suggests Suunto is preparing for a coordinated, global retail announcement across key international markets.
With the Run 2, Race 3, and Race 3S now cleared across North America, Asia, and the Middle East, Suunto is likely only weeks away from taking the wraps off its updated watch lineup.
