Connected Watches: Hands-on the Garmin MARQ-Collection.
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- With the first video online about the Garmin MARQ-Collection since 14.03.2019 ( • GARMIN MARQ - talking ... ) and the interview I conducted with Brad Trenkle, Garmin VP Outdoors, I started a new section on the WatchAdvisor TH-cam channel.
It’s about connected watches.
The first collection of connected watches I can present you a hands-on-video are the five new ones from Garmin belonging to the MARQ collection.
GARMIN MARQ “Driver” (2500 Euro including 19 % VAT)
GARMIN MARQ “Aviator” (1950 Euro including 19 % VAT)
GARMIN MARQ “Captain” (1850 Euro including 19 % VAT)
GARMIN MARQ “Expedition” (1750 Euro including 19 % VAT)
GARMIN MARQ “Athlete” (1500 Euro including 19 % VAT)
Garmin launched itself in a segment of very stylish, high-tech connected watches with an own operating system, compatible with Android and iOS, with a lot of smart functions and a battery life up to 12 days in smart mode (28 hours in GPS sport-mode and 48 hours in ultra trac modus.)
You must know, that a Garmin MARQ is much more than just another fancy tool watch. In fact the next generation of tool-watches. The five Garmin MARQ watches are in terms of design and material used a huge step forward for the company.
In my opinion Garmin has defined a completely new luxurious segment of connected watches. There is a model representing each of the five main pillars of Garmin and they have one big asset in common: The absolute best available GPS-technology.
Please let me know what you think about the Garmin MARQ watches!
What a collection! I love the variety of the models with different functions, looks, materials and straps. Very customizable
Morteza Alavizadeh If you have the opportunity try them on and have a closer look. Not bad at all...
Hi mr. Linz.
I would like to know the difference between fenix 5+ and the marq athlete?
Thank you for nice review
Carlos Duarte Please check these two links for more information...
buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?&compareProduct=560327&compareProduct=603201&compareProduct=603267&compareProduct=603229
buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/633625#specs
Cool watches. If they stay under $500, they will sell and I will probably buy one. They won't replace my collection, they will add to it. I just like the physical/mechanical features of my "mechanical" watches... they have a more artistic feel to them than digital. I hate carrying around a phone... if my watch could connect to 4G on its own, then I would ditch my phone.
... "if my watch could connect to 4G on its own, then I would ditch my phone." ... The latest Apple Watch Series 4 connects to 4G, but you need a specific version for the different networks worldwide. www.apple.com/watch/cellular/#table1
stay under $500 are you fucking nuts. These are coming in at around £1600 for the base model
zerocool stay calm n watch out ur language, bro !!
@@drtribuiful detribui fuck off...
BRO!
zerocool Please, no such language here... Thank you!
absolutely love these watches and I like what you did here I hope that polar and sunto follow suit with there own luxury lines . I feel there no need to get a lv Movado or a mont Blanc with Android Wear if the Garmin will last longer and offer better fitness tracking and the same premium quality.
qazi faisal Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us... Are you considering buying one? Which one is your favorite?
awesome! i had the marq golfer and are very happy with them! looks very nice, the golf-part is helpful for my game. i had also the approach s62, but i am prefer the marq. go further for more!
Many no doubt would love having a watch that's specific functions native to that watch. However, for $1500-2000 ( a huge amount of money) I would want a watch that can do all those things - especially considering that 'most' of the functions are just electronic. Sure they can fit most of the functions into the same watch? I think Garmin have just woken up to the fact that there are lots of people who will buy something specific if offered on the market. Even if Garmin can't fit all functions into each watch, (due to some memory or hardware issue) surely they can make it so you can just download the function you need on the day, either, sailing/boating, motor sports, trekking, etc. These watches seem like a good way to rip people off considering they will date extremely quickly and be obsolete within 2 years. I agree that people want watches that look different, So TAG' idea of being able to change pieces of the watch about is cool. Garmin should incorporate more of that into a single watch that can do everything.
I understand that you would like to buy a kind of "can do everything" watch! Reality is that GARMIN will not offer you/us such a watch. GARMIN just opened up the segment of targeted tool-watches. This is a segment that did not exist before. Garmin therefore wants to sell all kind of watches. Already the cases/straps differ a lot, so everything is meant to be different and not a "can do everything" watch...
@@WatchAdvisorI think you missed my point. They could easily make such a watch. There is no way a sailor who also runs and swims, cycles and treks is going to buy a watch for each and every sport that like...NOT AT THAT price point. Fuck that would be $10K's worth of watches right there. Who can afford to do that. So very quickly people are going to realise that Garmin is just out to rip off those who seek the latest and greatest (which it isn't). Garmin would do better to make. watch that everybody would want and then you just sync it with your computer for the function/s you need that day or for that sporting event you are attending. As you said they are not going to do that. But I think it will back fire on them long term, and we will eventually see an around watch released years from now. And changing a band doesn't constitute real diversity of watch style.
GB Sailing welcome to the world of exclusive watches. In that world, it’s completely normal to have many watches for different occasions. That’s part of the fun. I’d assume the typical buyer already has some automatic watches, which he would wear for business and events, and seeks to add a few of these for leisure times.
Similar to what @HeadPack said, I imagine anyone who has a race car, a boat, and an airplane probably has enough money to just buy the entire MARQ collection. If that wealthy individual happens to be doing all five activities in the same day (more power to them, I don't have that energy), they probably can afford a nice case to carry them all as well.
Do-everything is probably more sutied to the standard Fenix 5/5X/+/6 etc. models. The MARQ is for a different (and let's just say it, more affluent) market.
@@efficientminds4229 I guess that just goes to show you what I really am...a porper. 😭
Had my Fenix 3 for 3 years now and still getting 7 days battery life. Would love to like the new models but Garmin has priced its new models extremely high. For these prices they need a better screen and touch interface with improved navigation.
Albert P this new line of Fenix is the descendant of Fenix Chronos , that's y . And touch screen is not a good option for Fenix
Thank you for making a detailed review of these time pieces. I'm glad to see Garmin trying to find a way to appeal to people who want a more refined time-piece but also want to take advantage of new technology.
I had a few questions though... Do you find it a little out of place that these sport watches make only visual use of the bezel? Wouldn't it be much more helpful if the bezel performed some function for GMT (on the expedition/aviator) or timing bezel (for the captain). They've avoided integrating touch display like Android wear or iWatch because it wastes power, but the bezel is a natural input/selection mechanism. So far only Samsung has taken advantage of the bezel for Smartwatch, but their OS is not low-power for long-term use.
Second, do you feel that the fit and finish is professional enough to justify the price? They advertise these as having domed sapphire, but the close-up pictures don't appear to show an outer dome. Is that on the inside of the crystal?
Finally, these show that the straps fit wrists with 135mm - 213mm circumference. Does the 46mm really fit better than the 47mm fenix for the same wrist sizes? I have an 170mm wrist and the 47mm really is quite a bit too large!
Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us...
Concerning the bezel I suppose Garmin did not use it for watertightness / dust-proof reasons. Every aperture causes problems and these watches are meant to be for outdoor activities...
Concerning the domes sapphire I have to admit I did not notify this as being a quality feature. The entire case including the sapphire looks and feels good ... I will have to check again next time when I have a MARQ in my hands...
This last question is impossible to answer in theory... You will definitively have to try the MARQ (as with any other watch) on your wrist and make up your own opinion...
Noice review of the Garmin MARQ watches. I am wearing the Garmin Enduro this month, alas, I think I will sell it and buy a different model for testing on my channel... I have been quite impressed with Garmin over the past two decades and that is why I keep wearing them 😎👍👍
Just quickly watched your video about the Garmin Enduro... Well done! Bravo! Once you test a MARQ let me know...
@@WatchAdvisor WOW! Thank you for looking me up! I am still looking at all of the different MARQ options. In the meantime, I decided to sell my Enduro and I ordered a Garmin replacement... the Garmin Tactix Delta Solar. I'll be comparing that to the Enduro before I sell it and also the Garmin Instinct Solar that I purchased last year for testing, wearing, and just outdoor awesomeness. I subscribed to your channel and looking for to more of your videos - thank you WatchAdvisor!
Thanks for the great demo! Question - can the leather band of the expedition withstand rain or a daily shower without getting wrecked? If not, maybe not so good for an expedition...
E B I was told that the leather is treated to withstand temporary contact with water and against humidity, but is not made for swimming ....
I really like the line!
What do you mean when you say ,you can buy the gps function on the expedition watch , is that an extra cost after watch purchase.
Wayne Robinson No, of course not... 🤦🏻♂️ Did someone say this? GPS is included in the hardware and you use it when you want ...
I need the captain watch. Found it for $1800... Is it worth it if my vessel doesn't use Garmin electronics?
forseenlife I don’t see any comparable product on the market... Also without the Garmin connection to your vessel I think the watch offers a lot for a sailor...
@@WatchAdvisor I am one of them people however the watch needs to have the features I need as well not just the looks part
Nasir Abukar Did you have the chance to see the Garmin’s in real yet? If yes, let us know what you think...
Agree with what was said about the top range smart watches like Tag Heuer where they don't really offer anything different other that a watch that runs on Android OS where garmin does. I've had the garmin since Fenix 2 came out and have tried so many different smart/fitness watches, but found no fitness watch comes close to garmin fenix series. Ordered the Garmin Marq Expedition and will hopefully arrive on the 17th. I know the watch won't keep its value as it would with a Rolex, Tag Heuer, but i know it will last much longer than a £1600 android/apple phone. So i would rather spend that on a garmin watch than a phone
... "Ordered the Garmin Marq Expedition and will hopefully arrive on the 17th." ... Philip, PLEASE share your impressions with us! I (we) am (are) curious to read more from an insider... If you are really into Garmin and potential heavy user, you are more than welcome to make your own hands-on-video, send it to me and we can talk about publishing it here on WatchAdvisor...
Will do
@@philipswart8905 GREAT, I am looking forward to it!
@@WatchAdvisor Delivery has now been delayed until the 22nd of this month. Will update once its been received
philip swart Thank you! You were first to write... I was busy until now 23:47 local time, only now I read and answer the comments.
Thanks Alex for this review. Have you ever wondered why the seconds hand on Garmin watches doesn’t have the continuous movement like the one on Apple’s watch or mechanical watches?
Rodrigue, it is a quartz watch and so the seconds hand jumps from one second to the other. Apple smoothens these seconds-jump and makes the seconds hand swipe continuously (smoothly) over dial and so it looks more like a mechanical watch...
WatchAdvisor exactly and that’s why I wonder why other smartwatch makers don’t follow Apple’s approach. It looks so much better with a smooth movement compared to the quartz like jumps.
amazing watches
Does the compass bezel on the Expedition/Adventurer rotate?
Good question! I don’t remember... I will ask and come back with an answer
@@WatchAdvisor 4 months later...
Paul Oketch Forgot that one!!! Apologies! My fault...🤷🏻♂️
The Garmin Fenix 5 is an incredible watch, I use it for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, etc, but after I finish my activity, I switch to a mechanical watch (Breitling, Rolex, others). So, I do not see the need to have upscale smartwatches that, A) is going to be abused and get scratched, B) that is going to be obsolete in 2-3 years. I have all the Fenix series (Fenix, Fenix 2, Fenix 3) in my closet, and currently the 5, but can not see me upgrading to a flashy MARQ watch. Guess Garmin is going for the TAG Heuer, Montblanc costumers, good luck.
That’s probably what Garmin plans to do and/or by even putting the bar a little higher challenging its competitors ... I understand your approach and it makes sense for me...
Hi Alex. I signed up for a profile on your website but I am unclear what comes next. I am looking for advice on a Swiss Watch purchase. I am willing to pay a consultation fee if that exists also. Is there a link you can send with instructions? Thanks.
John Manley Please send an email to alexander (ad) WatchAdvisor.com and I will take care ...
@@WatchAdvisor by (ad) I assume you mean @. I will do that. Thanks!
John Manley Yes, correct!
WatchAdvisor Just sent you an email. Thanks.
Oh, Great review and Great watches by Garmin. When will it be available in South Africa? I am a hiker and I really love The Marq Expedition.
I will try to find out and get back to you
Amazing watches I got Marq commander highly recommended
Are you using it with an Android or iOS phone?
WatchAdvisor iOS highly recommended but I wish Garmin made bigger display
Great review on the new Garmin Marq, when will they be available to purchase
Actually they should be available right now... Where are you living? If you wish I can get specific information for you...
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks as I live in London UK
Will check tomorrow and let you know
Will check tomorrow and let you know
@@WatchAdvisor thank you so much
Is the screen always on?
Jamie Scrimgeour Yes!
I know so many in this new generation like these but it’s redundant to me when you can do it all on your phone and I do it on my phone for my skating and work outs. And now they have stylish looking rings with all the same technology in these that watches have that send the health info to your phone. I will stick with traditional watches for my wrist.
On my wrist you see both, mechanical and connected watches. The latter especially for sport and outdoor activities...
Let me know guys what you think about these new Garmin connected watches!
WatchAdvisor the most practical one is Aviator ! Luv it !!!!
Brilliant business move by Garmin. The typical watch lover has all the necessary automatics, but few are usually suited for leisurely activities. He’d also prefer wearing no watch instead of a mass market watch. These upscale Garmin models fill that potentially spacious niche quite nicely. The price point seems well thought out. Way below good automatics, and above the usual smart watches.
Garmin Fenix 5x plus battery is not officially replaceable by Garmin. They advise you need to replace the watch after 5 years.
£1600 to replace after 5 years cause you cant change the battery fuck that shit.
Slowly! I will check if this information is correct or not. Honestly I don't believe so ...
@@WatchAdvisor So? What does Garmin say about the battery (replacement)?
@@dexter3play This is possible within the MARQ-collection...
Great looking smart watches indeed, but they have few issues: price too high (should stay under 1k), low res screens and arcane user experience (navigating is cumbersome and I always get my arm hair caught in between the buttons and finger).
Dan Preda The clear goal of GARMIN is to develop a kind of luxury segment on top of there traditional offer... So I think the prices won’t change ... The display is not bad, at least it does not consume energy when there is light shining on it ...
WatchAdvisor I agree that there is a market out there for more luxurious smart watches and I would even say there is a need for better build cases. However I think that Apple has already figured it out that this market is not that big, when they stopped producing the gold and the ceramic versions. Maybe Garmin is not into volume with the Marq.
Dan Preda For GARMIN it’s titanium and thanks god not ceramic or gold. Apple with the latter two case materials totally exaggerated... there is a market for digital tool watches that pass that pass an advanced touch and feel test and look good... Even the watches are a bit expensive I believe they will find there ways on the wrists...
What happens to the battery after a couple of years, will it be possible to change the battery or is it simply obsolete my $ 2000 usd watch?
Elias Hasbun No,no... The battery 🔋 will be replaced
Smart watches for people with expensive hobbies.
That’s true! And believe me there are “some” out there...
Appreciate the review but don't agree with android wear being real competition to garmin. Garmin is for athletes, their closest competitor in mainstream is the apple watch
Garmin is competing with its new Marq’s with all the other smart watches on the market. But only for now... In the future I expect Garmin to have almost 100 % marketshare in the segment the brand has just started to develop. I don’t see anyone being able to deliver tool watches at that level...
Hello Mr. Linz, I'm really sorry but for me the missing element of Garmin watches is ETERNITY. They may live long but they can't compete with mechanical pieces and they miss this attitude that is absolutely necessary for building a luxury watch. So, for me they are luxury but not luxury watches. Maybe in the future they will produce a piece that is mechanical but shows the time in a digital way. Like so many others did! These watches remind me of a Breitling Emergency. Even in full gold this watch was "gone" in a period like ten years because of it's digital core. Thank you! Your fan from Berlin, Bruno Schoelkopf. Don't get me wrong, these are super good watches. BUT they compete with APPLE.
Bruno Schoelkopf Of course they compete with Apple & Co and not with our beloved mechanical wristwatches. But these connected watches are reality meanwhile and they either compete for the valuable place on our wrist or temporarily replace the mechanical wristwatch on our wrist. That’s why I will have an eye on them an let you guys know more about the technical developments and connected watches ...
Screen doesn’t look too bright.
It is a screen without backlight...
I don’t believe the Watch is based on an Android system. It runs through Garmin Connect, which can be used on Android or IOS. I have a mid-level Garmin Watch(Vivoactive 3). I am unclear how many current Garmin owners would pay up for these watches. Most who want all the sports features will get the Fenix 5 Plus at half the price. I think they should have done more to differentiate from the 5 Plus(better screen resolution, new and better optical heart rate monitor, etc...). This has the same resolution and OHR as my Vivoactive 3. Perhaps this will bring new owners into the Garmin world and that would be great. For me, at that price level, I have my eye on the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th anniversary edition...
No the watch is NOT based on an Android Operating System. I clearly said this, it is a Garmin OS. And the display used was chosen by purpose to help to lower battery consumption. So the more light there is, the better you read the dial and when it gets dark it will be lit from underneath... The price? Yes, Garmin dares! Time will show if the brand can sell at this level and if there are customers willing to put an extra amount of money to get a MARQ. One little advice: You should consider Swatch Group brands as Certina, Hamilton, Longines, Mido, Rado and Tissot as well... They offer a much better quality-price-ratio than Oris...
WatchAdvisor I thought I heard you say that towards the end of the video, but perhaps I was mistaken. The screen technology is fine, but I think they should have done things to differentiate more by boosting resolution. I will check out those other brands as well. Thanks for the suggestions.
I do not deny that they may even be useful (for some), but will never replace the "connectivity" between the skin and a mechanical movement. Do not advise anyone to cross a desert or mountain with only one of these garmim, suunto or any other, is that they will BE lost for sure!
These connected watches are meant to be for those who come home at night and/or have a charging devise handy by purpose ... I fully agree with you: A good "old" mechanical tool watch can not be replaced by anything else!
@@WatchAdvisor
we can not refuse progress, and certainly in the near future, these satellite navigation watches will be effective / accurate, but they still have their utility! And, they can save lives (hiking, mountaineering, etc.)! at the moment, it is only military personnel who have (not all) precision equipment, so small that they can be used on the wrist, it will surely reach the consumer market soon. Even because manufacturers want it too.
André These digital tool watches will boom in the next years. I’d rather call them consumer electronics for the wrist...
@@WatchAdvisor No one can stop technological progress! And that's good. For example. this watch only works with all three satellite navigation devices! The American, the Russian and the European. I compare these watches to the
portable phones, in the 80's they did not work very well. BUT, this technological advance also benefited the "traditional" so beloved mechanical watch.
André Miniaturization will also help to further develop these watches very quickly... The mechanical wristwatch therefore clearly must be positioned as an antidote to the smart and connected watches.
It's pronounced "Mark" not Mar-q...
Yes, Sir! Thank you for letting us know!
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bad demonstrations! None of the views from the screens of the watches wasn't to be looking at.
Peter Trier That was the best we could in Basel. I know the shots of the watches aren’t the best, but time was short and the settings in which we had to film by far not ideal... Therefore I apologize. These were some of the first working samples available at that time for me. I will come back with more insights of MARQ during the year and we will film those dials properly...