Garmin has unveiled the second generation of its luxury MARQ collection smartwatches. The lineup includes five models that cater to different individual personas. These are called MARQ Athlete, MARQ Adventurer, MARQ Golfer, MARQ Captain, and MARQ Aviator. Each variant is differentiated by the choice of materials and use case. Read on to know more below.
Beginning with the common features, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) lineup is equipped with Grade-five titanium that is stronger and harder than stainless steel making it scratch-resistant and lightweight. All models feature a 46mm watch case and a dome sapphire lens along with a vibrant AMOLED display.
In terms of health-related features, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) series is equipped with a heart-rate sensor, stress and respiration tracking, advanced sleep insights, and a body battery monitor. There is also a new Jet Lag Adviser that helps users reduce the effects of jet lag while travelling to another country. All smartwatches support multi-band GNSS and multi-frequency GPS along with Garmin SatIQ technology for superior positioning accuracy. The MARQ (Gen 2) smartwatch lineup is claimed to deliver 16 days of battery life and can be topped up via a magnetic charger.
As for the differences, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Athlete has a DLC-coated bezel and features like PacePro, a real-time stamina tracker making it ideal for runners. The Adventurer model features a leather design and a durable FKM-rubbed hybrid strap with cardinal directions and 360-degree markings for adventure enthusiasts. The MARQ Golfer packs a golf course-inspired design with support for over 42,000 courses and features like a virtual caddie, hazard view, wind data, and pinpointer.
The MARQ Captain is meant for those who are at the sea and it comes with a navy ceramic bezel with a regatta timer for racers to keep an eye on the exact start time and maintain pace during the race. This model also supports tracking water activities kayaking, standup paddleboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and kiteboarding. It also offers the ability to access autopilot. Lastly, the Garmin MARQ Aviator is catered towards pilots. It is equipped with a brushed titanium bracelet and a ceramic 24-hour GMT bezel. The smartwatch has the ability to navigate to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database.
The Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Athlete costs Rs 1,94,990 whereas the Adventurer is priced at Rs 2,15,490. The Golfer, Captain, and Aviator models carry price tags of Rs 2,35,990, Rs 2,25,990, and Rs 2,46,990 respectively. The luxury smartwatches will be available for purchase starting February 25th from the brand’s store, Just in Time stores, Amazon, Tata Luxury, and Synergizer.
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