Garmin Descent G2 Watch-style dive computer launched in PH: AMOLED, 100 meter dive rating, 10-day battery, PHP 45,490 srp

Garmin Philippines introduces the Descent G2 dive computer with 100-meter water resistance, an AMOLED screen, a sapphire crystal, and a 10-day battery life.

Garmin Descent G2 in Black

Another win from Garmin?

The Garmin Descent G2 is a versatile dive smartwatch crafted for durability and performance, featuring a vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED display protected by a sapphire lens for enhanced scratch resistance. The watch measures 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm, weighs 65 grams, and is constructed with a housing, bezel, and buttons made from fiber-reinforced, recycled ocean-bound plastics. Its leakproof buttons ensure reliability up to 10ATM, making it robust for underwater use.

Powered by an unspecified battery, the Descent G2 offers up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode without the Always-on display, dropping to 4 days with it enabled. In dive mode, it lasts up to 27 hours. The watch charges via a Garmin proprietary clip charger for convenient power-ups.

Equipped with an array of sensors, the Descent G2 includes GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, a Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, and a depth sensor. Connectivity options like Bluetooth Smart and ANT+ enable seamless pairing with other devices.

The Descent G2 excels in dive functionality, supporting a maximum operating depth of 100 meters and multiple dive modes, including single/multiple gas, gauge, APNEA, APNEA hunt, pool APNEA, and closed-circuit rebreather. It offers advanced features like Nitrox and Trimix support, customizable gas mixes, PO2 monitoring, auto start/end dive, customizable conservatism, safety and deep stops, ascent/descent rate indicators, tides, a 3-axis dive compass, residual tissue loading reset, and missed deco lockout. A bright backlight, alerts, alarms, and dive readiness indicators enhance usability, while the 3-axis compass aids underwater navigation.

Beyond diving, the watch logs dives for review in the Garmin Dive app and includes over 80 sports and training features. Safety and tracking capabilities, such as incident detection, assistance, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, and Live Event Sharing, add practical value for everyday use.

For enhanced communication, pairing the Descent G2 with the inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator and inReach dive case enables messaging above water. Additionally, the watch provides real-time ocean condition updates, helping users time their dives or catch the perfect wave. With its blend of rugged design, comprehensive dive tools, and smart features, the Descent G2 is a reliable companion for both underwater adventures and active lifestyles.

Price and availability

Garmin Descent G2 in Paloma colorway

Garmin Descent G2 - PHP 45,490

It is now available in the Philippines at Garmin brand and specialty stores nationwide. It can also be bought online thru 'Kinetic.com.ph', Lazada and Shopee.

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