MANILA, Philippines—Garmin, a renowned global leader in GPS technology and smartwatches, establishes a pioneering standard in diving technology through the launch of the Descent Mk3 series and the Descent G1 Solar– Ocean Edition.
These cutting-edge dive computers reshape the underwater experience, providing advanced features, eco-friendly design, and heightened capabilities tailored for divers of every expertise level.
Descent Mk3 Series: Dive into the depths with confidence and safety.
Garmin’s Descent Mk3 series is a groundbreaking dive computer in watch style, offering a 200-meter dive rating, vibrant AMOLED display, and a built-in flashlight in the 51mm Descent Mk3i. Purpose-built for divers, it comes in two sizes, with the 51mm version featuring a built-in LED flashlight for enhanced visibility.
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The Descent T2 transceiver, part of the series, introduces upcoming features like diver-to-diver messaging and Diver Assistance, with tank pressure monitoring coming soon through a software update. Check out these key features:
- Diver Assistance (coming soon): Swiftly request aid through SubWave sonar technology, sending assistance alerts to connected divers.
- Diver-to-diver messaging (coming soon): Exchange preset messages with nearby divers using SubWave technology, fostering communication up to 30 meters away.
- Dive group tracking: With air integration, monitor the depth and tank pressure of up to eight fellow divers within a 10-meter range.
- Dive-focused design: The 200-meter dive-rated case of the Descent Mk3i, with a robust sapphire lens and metal buttons fully functional at depth, ensures optimal visibility underwater.
- Built-in LED flashlight: Exclusive to the 51mm Descent Mk3i, the integrated LED flashlight enhances visibility in low-light conditions above and below the water.
- Dive readiness: Assess lifestyle factors affecting dive preparedness, providing a readiness score to signal optimal conditions for diving.
Additional Features:
- Dive modes for single and multiple gas dives, gauge, apnea, and closed-circuit rebreather.
- DiveView maps with bathymetric depth contours and 4,000+ preloaded dive sites.
- Premium multisport GPS smartwatch capabilities.
- Fitness features, wellness insights, and navigation tools for everyday adventures.
- Connected features: Smart notifications, music streaming, and more.
Coming soon to the Philippines, the 43mm Descent Mk3 is priced at PHP74,990. The upgraded 43mm Descent Mk3i, featuring air integration and diver messaging, is available in Carbon Gray or Bronze Titanium Bezel options for PHP87,890.
The larger 51mm Descent Mk3i with enhanced features comes in Carbon Gray DLC titanium bezel and black silicone band, priced at PHP99,990. Additionally, the Descent T2 transmitter is priced at PHP31,390.
Descent G1 Solar Ocean Edition: Design Making Waves
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Introducing the Garmin Descent G1 Solar – Ocean Edition, a rugged watch-style dive computer made from recycled ocean-bound plastics. This eco-friendly device, powered by solar charging, combines a dive computer and smartwatch, providing up to 25 hours of battery life in dive mode and 124 days in smartwatch mode.
Aligning with Garmin’s commitment to environmental responsibility, this innovative design prioritizes sustainability. Here are its key features:
- Dive Modes: Versatile options for single and multiple gas dives, including nitrox and trimix, gauge, apnea, apnea hunt, and closed-circuit rebreather.
- Surface GPS: Precise surface GPS capabilities to track dive entry and exit points.
- Data Storage: Conveniently store and review data for up to 200 dives, easily shareable through the Garmin Dive™ app.
- Customization: Tailor additional data screens for each dive mode to align with individual preferences.
- Underwater Navigation: Effortlessly navigate below the waterline with a built-in 3-axis dive compass.
- Tide Conditions: Stay informed about nearby tide conditions directly from the watch.
- Fitness Integration: Access over 30 built-in sports apps, recovery time advisor, training status, daily suggested workouts, and all-day respiration tracking.
- Wellness Monitoring: Focus on holistic well-being with features like sleep score, advanced sleep monitoring, wrist-based heart rate, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, and hydration tracking.
- Connectivity: Stay connected with smart notifications and incident detection and assistance.
With a robust 45mm reinforced polymer case, scratch-resistant sapphire lens, and clear monochrome display, the Descent G1 Solar in dark lakeside with an azure blue band is priced at PHP 39,950, available in the Philippines from the first week of December. With a 100-meter water rating and adherence to U.S. military 810 standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance, the Ocean Edition ensures durability for adventures above and below water.
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Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager at Garmin Asia, emphasized the innovative features of the Descent Mk3 series and Descent T2 transceiver, including SubWave sonar enhancements for seamless communication and assistance requests.
These premium dive computers, featuring air integration, DiveView maps, and dive readiness tools, are essential for exploring deeper waters. Simultaneously, Garmin’s eco-friendly initiative shines with the Descent G1 Solar – Ocean Edition, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics for a sustainable dive experience.
Visit the Garmin Philippines’ website or Facebook page for more information.