While digging through certification databases to track down upcoming tech wearables, I stumbled across a fresh discovery. Two unreleased Suunto outdoor watches have officially passed through Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
The regulatory filings reveal two distinct model numbers under Suunto’s “Outdoor Watch” category:
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Model OW261 (registered by Global Approvals Pte. Ltd.)
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Model OW265 (registered by EDPLUS Pte. Ltd.)
Both listings classify the devices as Low Power Radio Equipment with multiple radio interfaces (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities).
Connecting the Dots: The Suunto Race 3 Lineup
While regulatory filings rarely give away official product names, the timing of these certifications aligns perfectly with recent leaks reported by Notebookcheck.
Those leaks suggest Suunto is actively preparing to launch two new AMOLED-equipped smartwatches: the Suunto Race 3 and the Suunto Race 3S. Connecting the numbers makes a lot of sense:
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OW261 is expected to be the standard, larger Suunto Race 3.
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OW265 points toward the Suunto Race 3S (“S” traditionally denoting Suunto’s smaller or lighter profile variants, similar to the previous Race S model).
What We Expect From the New Models
The upcoming Race 3 lineup is set to build on Suunto’s push into high-brightness AMOLED displays, combining top-tier outdoor navigation with sports tracking.
Key expectations based on recent industry leaks include:
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Vibrant AMOLED Displays: Clear, bright screens built for fast readability during outdoor sports.
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Refined Hardware: Lightweight casing options with long battery life in GPS tracking modes.
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New Subscription Features: Indications that Suunto may introduce enhanced software perks or advanced training analytics tied to a subscription ecosystem.
Passing IMDA certification is typically one of the final steps before a company officially announces a product in Asian and global markets. With these listings live, an official launch from Suunto appears to be right around the corner.
