Garmin Descent G1 Dive Smart Watch
The Garmin Descent G1 is a groundbreaking device that seamlessly combines the functionality of a dive computer and the versatility of a smartwatch, making it an indispensable companion for avid divers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Key Features & Technology:
Dive Features
- Long Battery Life: Up to 21 days 4 months with solar
- Garmin Dive App: Pair the app with your Descent dive computer to automatically sync and upload your dive logs.
- Surface Multi-GNSS: Track your entry and exit points with advanced satellite connectivity.
- Inreach® Device Compatible: Pair with inReach devices and the inReach dive case for satellite messaging off-grid
Health & Fitness Features
- Sports Apps: Use preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing and more.
- Surf Activity: Record the number of waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled, and more.
- Daily Suggested Workouts: View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
- Wrist-based Heart Rate: The watch constantly samples your heart rate to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.
- Pulse OX Sensor: Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude.
- Sleep Monitoring & Sleep Score: Understand your body’s recovery with sleep score, breakdown of your sleep stages and detailed insights for improved sleep quality.
Navigation & Orientation Features
- Multi-GNSS Support: Access multiple global navigation systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
- Dive Compass: Easily navigate below the waterline with the built-in 3-axis compass.
Connected Lifestyle Features
- Safety & Tracking Features: If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location.
- Music: Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening.
- GARMIN PAY™ Contactless Payments: Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
- Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.
- CONNECT IQ™ Store: Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired smartwatch.
Features & Technology in Detail
1. Dive modes: The Descent G1 is equipped with a range of specialized dive modes to cater to various diving disciplines. Whether you're a recreational scuba diver, a technical diver exploring deeper depths, a free diver seeking the thrill of breath-hold diving, or a spearfisher seeking the perfect catch, the Descent G1 has a dedicated mode to optimize your experience and provide the necessary data and features.
2. Customizable Dive modes: Add additional screens for each dive mode that features the fields you want to see.
3. Dive Log: This feature automatically syncs with the Garmin Dive app on your compatible smartphone, allowing you to share and review data, track gear, post photos, take notes and more.
6. Dive-focused Design: One of the standout features of the Garmin Descent G1 is its ability to adapt to your personal style. The device comes equipped with QuickFit watch bands, allowing you to easily swap out the bands to match your mood, outfit, or diving attire. Whether you prefer a sleek, minimalist look or a more vibrant and eye-catching design, the Descent G1 offers the versatility to seamlessly integrate into your everyday life and diving adventures.
7. Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor: Optical heart rate technology gauges activity intensity as well as heart rate variability to calculate your stress level. It also tracks underwater without a heart rate strap.
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- Dive modes: Customizable dive modes with additional screens for each mode
- Surface multi-GNSS: Tracks entry and exit points with advanced satellite connectivity
- Dive log: Stores and reviews data for up to 200 dives, and can be shared via the Garmin Dive app
- InReach compatibility: Pairs with inReach satellite communicators and the inReach dive case
- Sports apps: Preloaded activity profiles for many sports, including running, biking, hiking, rowing, and more
- Animated workouts: Follows animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga, and Pilates
- Wrist-based heart rate: Optical heart rate technology gauges activity intensity and heart rate variability to calculate stress level
- Respiration: Tracks breathing throughout the day, during sleep, and during breathwork and related activities
- Connect IQ: Allows users to download free screen wallpapers, data fields, widgets, and apps to customize the watch display
- Dive app: Allows users to log, track, and share dives
- Advanced sleep monitoring: Provides a breakdown of light, deep, and REM sleep stages, as well as Pulse Ox and respiration data
- Descent G1
- Extra-long adjustment strap
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
1. What are the key features of the Garmin Descent G1?
The Garmin Descent G1 is a dive computer and smartwatch hybrid that offers multiple dive modes (including single and multiple gas dives, gauge, apnea, apnea hunt, and closed-circuit rebreather), surface multi-GNSS to track entry and exit points, and the ability to store and review data for up to 200 dives.
2. How long does the battery last on the Garmin Descent G1?
The Descent G1 provides up to 21 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 25 hours in dive mode.
3. Does the Garmin Descent G1 support air integration?
No, the Garmin Descent G1 does not support air integration.
4. Can the Descent G1 be used for activities other than diving?
Yes, the Descent G1 includes more than 30 built-in sports apps and advanced training features, allowing users to measure and track fitness and performance above water.
5. Is the Garmin Descent G1 suitable for everyday wear?
Yes, the Descent G1 is designed as a compact and lightweight device, making it suitable for daily use as both a dive computer and a smartwatch.
6. How does the Descent G1 track dive entry and exit points?
The Descent G1 uses advanced satellite connectivity (multi-GNSS) to track your dive entry and exit points.
7. Can I customize the dive modes on the Descent G1?
Yes, the Descent G1 allows you to add additional screens for each dive mode featuring the fields you want to see.
8. How many dives can the Descent G1 store?
The Descent G1 can store and review data for up to 200 dives, which can be shared via the Garmin Dive app.
9. Does the Descent G1 have a color display?
No, the Descent G1 features a monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display.
10. Is the Descent G1 compatible with the Garmin Dive app?
Yes, the Descent G1 is compatible with the Garmin Dive app, allowing users to store, review, and share their dive logs.
