Garmin MARQ Gen 2 Adventurer
Explore uncharted territories and push your limits with the Garmin MARQ Gen 2 Adventurer. The second generation of this modern tool watch is built to be tougher and provide longer battery life.
- Built from Grade-5 titanium to be harder and stronger; leather and FKM rubber hybrid strap is sweat- and stain-resistant for any adventure
- Stunning AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) touch-screen display gives you up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 42 hrs in GPS mode
- Navigation features, including multiband GPS, help you keep your bearings with built-in barometric altimeter, electronic 3-axis compass, TracBack® routing and ClimbPro
- Multiband GNSS with SatIQâ„¢ technology secures superior positioning accuracy in any environment while also optimizing the device's battery life
- Use the ClimbPro ascent planner to see real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs, including gradient, distance and elevation gain
- Guide the expedition with preloaded TopoActive mapping with NextForkâ„¢ and real-time ascent data right on your wrist
- TopoActive maps with NextFork are more glanceable, helping you navigate trails and see beyond the next turn
- Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass
- 2-tone compass bezel; 360° compass markings on the bezel help keep you on track
- Pulse Ox acclimation sensor provides awareness of your blood oxygen saturation levels when adjusting to higher altitudes
- Pulse Ox is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- Includes Around Me, elevation profiles, outdoor points of interest and more
- New jet lag adviser feature helps you minimize the effects of jet lag by giving you guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise based on your destination
- Easy-to-use buttons that work in almost any environment complement an ultra-responsive touch screen to improve your daily smartwatch experience and map interaction
- Smartwatch functionality, including music storage, Garmin Payâ„¢ contactless payments, wrist-based heart rate, daily activity tracking and sleep monitoring
- Data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked
- Smart notifications are compatible with Apple® and Android™ devices
Imported.
View all Garmin GPS Sports Watches| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | Smartwatch: up to 16 days (6 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 21 days |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 100 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Visual Map Display | Yes |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Preloaded Map | Road / Topo |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 1,000 |
| Customization | Apps Data Fields Watch Faces Widgets |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | ANT+ |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Heart Rate Monitor Cadence Sensor Power Meter |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Long Life
The main reason why I selected this watch is the LONG battery life. And it does not disappoint. I owned an Apple Ultra watch...that my girlfriend stole from me...hahah....and it was a nice watch but like all the other Apple Watches that I owned, it had to be charged every night. And if I wanted to play a round of golf with it, it needed to be fully charged or it would quit before the round was over. Both watches have their pluses and minuses, but the longevity and build quality of this watch make it worth the extra money.
Epic versus Marq
I have owned the last two versions of the Garmin Fenix (including the 7) and the Garmin Epix Gen 2 Pro. I liked all three and the Epix Gen 2 Pro Sapphire is a great watch that I have worn on many outdoor activities. The Epix black case dings a bit, and it doesn’t improve with age like some of my other watches. I own a couple of Omega watches and the Marq reminds me a my Omega Co-Axial Moonwatch automatic for how it looks on my wrist — they look generally similar. But the Garmin Adventurer has the smart watch features that I really miss when wearing an Omega outdoors. Although the Garmin leather band is nice on the Adventurer, I’ve replaced the band with a leather Omega style deployment strap and a real Omega deployment buckle for the perfect smart watch look. Is it worth the extra $1,000? I think of it that the Epix is the perfect smart watch but it doesn’t look great. For a model of watch that I’ve worn every day for three years am I willing to pay more for a watch that looks like a well-made time piece? Yes.
Beautiful watch! Some fundamental tech problems
I love this watch, but for a couple of rather fundamental user issues. First, the bluetooth range to the phone is quite limited. If you dont have your phone on you at all times, you will constantly be notified with a connected / disconnected notification. I am aware that this feature can be disabled, but then you lose the desired functionality of telling you whether you actually left your phone behind, not just when you walk to the kitchen. The 2nd problem is linked. The vibration motor in this watch can be very loud. It seems linked to the orientation of your wrist, but sometimes I will get a notification and people across the room hear the buzz (yes, I have sound turned off). This is completely unacceptable for a $2k watch. This is to be a silent notification and it sounds like a 2000's era Nokia phone vibe. I reached out to Garmin support on this and they advised me to return the watch, which I did. I also re-purchased and the new watch has a similar problem. I am torn about whether to return the 2nd one because I do love the watch. But for $2k this thing should be as quiet as a $200 Apple Watch, which it is not even close to.
Love the watch
Love this watch! Was gunna spend more for the other marq watch but this one was a better buy with the REI rewards. Would recommend with all its feature and downloads you can add. Love the battery too.
Excellent Watch but Returned Goods at Full Price
I have less of an issue with the watch itself, though the watch can do with some software improvements. For a watch that costs over $2K, a user must not be calculating his stride lengths for the software to calculate steps for indoor walking (not an issue for outdoor walking since it uses GPS/Satellite for that); even with that, the step count is not fully accruate. Samsung watch, which is one tenth the price of this watch, does a much better job calculating indoor walking steps without the user having to do any manual set-up work. For that, I would rate the watch four (4) stars only, otherwise, it is a solid watch and is very good looking. My biggest issue is with REI. After spending over $2K on a watch, they sent me a used one, not a new one. How can I tell? The box was unsealed and there is some wear on the watch and the straps. REI should not be charging full price for reselling goods returned by other customers. Based on reviews by other customers, seems like this issue is common to REI. My one star rating is for that reason; wish I can do zero star rating. I am seriouly consideting returning the watch and buying it from a different retailer (since I do like the watch other than the minor software annoyance I mentioned above).
love my Marq
Is it expensive? Yes. Is it one of my most valued possession? Also yes. My partner got this watch as a gift for me this year. I love it.
Should have gone with a Fenix 8
Looks great and is a very nice watch. For the price, I wish it had battery capacity similar to Tactix and Enduro. Love the amoled screen, but preserving the battery means a dark watch face most of the time - even when tracking a run/ride/ other activities. Problem...
The best
Great watch …good looking with every feature you could need . And touch screen