Garmin Descent: Dive into the Future of Wearables
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Garmin watches have established themselves as the go-to wearables for tracking exercise and daily life. But hold your breath, as the new Garmin Descent wearables are making waves that might have landlubbers considering a plunge into the deep.
The 2023 Garmin releases offer advanced features for diving, seamlessly integrating into the expansive Garmin ecosystem.
The Sublime Garmin Descent G1 Solar Ocean Edition
Unfortunately, our oceans are being flooded with tons of plastic waste each year. Garmin, ever the eco-warrior, has designed the new Descent G1 Solar Ocean Edition to save the day. This sleek dive computer is crafted using recycled ocean-bound plastics, giving new purpose to discarded detritus that threatened to pollute our precious waters.
For the not-so-fishy price of $700, this stunning dive watch sports a 45mm polymer case, a sapphire lens with a monochrome display, and a 100-meter water-resistant rating. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Garmin without all the advanced GPS sports watch functionality you’d expect.
Dive support features? Oh boy, does it have those. With dive modes for single and multiple gas dives, gauge, apnea, apnea hunt, and closed-circuit rebreather, you’ll be covered no matter your underwater adventure. And thanks to solar charging, you can enjoy up to 25 hours of battery life in dive mode while still having a whopping 124 days of smartwatch use.
Garmin Descent Mk3 Series: Taking Diving to New Depths
But wait, there’s more! For those seeking the ultimate Garmin dive computer experience, feast your eyes on the Mk3 series. The Mk3 and Mk3i models take inspiration from Garmin’s flagship wearables, incorporating features like an AMOLED display, multi-band GPS, and a whole lot more. These magnificent devices come housed in a case rated for 200-meter dives.
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When it comes to diving, these babies have it all. Single and multiple dive modes, custom dive data screens, DiveView maps with over 4,000 preloaded dive sites, an underwater compass sensor, and more. But here’s the real kicker: when paired with the new Descent T2 transceiver, you’ll enter a whole new world of underwater connectivity. With SubWave sonar technology, you can communicate with other divers, sending preset messages and tracking up to eight fellow divers within a 10-meter range. It’s like an underwater version of a social network, but without the cat photos.
The Descent Mk3 comes in a sleek 43mm size and is priced at $1,200. If you prefer something a little bigger, the 43mm Mk3i is available for $1,400, while the 51mm Mk3i models will set you back $1,600. And if you want to unlock the full power of underwater connectivity, the Descent T2 transmitter can be yours for $500.
So, whether you’re ready to dive head-first into the world of Garmin wearables or just want to dip your toes in, these new Garmin Descent releases are sure to make waves. With features designed to enhance your diving experience and a commitment to environmental responsibility, Garmin continues to lead the way in wearable technology.
What’s your take on the new Garmin Descent series? Dive into the comment section and join the discussion!
