Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Collection
Purpose-built luxury tool watches for specific lifestyles: Aviator (flight calculations), Captain (sailing), Golfer (course maps), Adventurer (expedition), Athlete (VO2 max scales).
Our Verdict
Purpose-built luxury tool watches for specific lifestyles: Aviator, Captain, Golfer, Adventurer, Athlete. Grade 5 Titanium with functional bezel markings providing professional utility.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Functional bezel markings with professional utility
- •Grade 5 Titanium throughout
- •Domed sapphire with ceramic bezels
- •16-day battery
- •Industry-leading training metrics
- •Specialized features by model
✗ Cons
- •$1,500-2,500 price range
- •Model-specific features only
- •Large case size
Specifications
| Display | AMOLED |
| Battery | 16 days |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| GPS | Multi-band GNSS |
| Material | Grade 5 Titanium/Sapphire/Ceramic |
| Variants | Aviator, Captain, Golfer, Adventurer, Athlete |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Aviation professionals
- ✓Sailing enthusiasts
- ✓Serious golfers
- ✓Expedition leaders
Not For
- ✗General consumers
- ✗Budget shoppers
- ✗Those wanting one versatile watch
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