Garmin - Descent G1 Solar

Yesss. The Fenix line has SCUBA capabilities now. The only reason you would want the Descent series now is if you need wireless capability. If you want something cheaper and dont need the latest and greatest .... and if you dont mind the G-Shock like looks and just need basic openwater functions... the G1 Descent is still a good option.

I have the same and never found it too small

Yes, I know. Many people are saying might be too small for others, but not for themselves. I think that’s just because one YouTuber once mentioned it. It’s totally fine, if you are not halfblind in my opinion. :)

The only solar enabled dive watches are the Descent G1 Solar and the Fenix 8 solar watches. There's a Descent G2 but it has an amoled screen.

I have the G1. My wife has the G2 and loves it.

You can get a new Garmin Descent G1 for like $400, maybe less. Great dive watch overall.

It's still around, I just saw them for sale yesterday. Try Amazon.

I like mine a lot, was looking for a second (redundant). Good sales happen in November if you can wait!

Yeah but the descent g1 I use (mainly for scuba) sucks at auto detecting reps so I had to turn it off. May be an issue with my model but seems to be an issue other peripheral have.

I switched to Garmin (Descent G1) after the touchscreen stopped working on my Sense 2 after swimming in a sea water pool. The screen isn't as fancy but, but that's the only issue I have.

I have a Garmin descent G1. I use it 95% for hiking/running, and 5% for freediving/scuba diving. Excellent sport watch with awesome underwater capabilities. Though the screen might be too small if you only use it underwater.

i mean compared to a regular dive computer

After owning several Suunto dive computers, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. They are fine computers but they’re overly conservative and their custom service is atrocious. They also had several hardware issues with some of their console computers that left a bad taste in my mouth. For what you’re looking for, the Garmin Descent product line would be a better match.

People have to stop comparing these. These are for two different people. I would never wear an Apple Watch based on battery life alone. I specifically got the Garmin for a wrist based gps and mapping tool to track and orient myself. You buy an Apple Watch to use smart features and be connected to your phone. Garmin has never been in that market. It’s a whole company based on gps systems for outdoor activities . You buy an Apple Watch to have Apple ecosystem. you can’t use half the feature of the fenix on an iPhone bc they only want you to use their watch… Garmin are all specifically made for their audience even down the the model . Apple watches are just to keep you plugged into your phone and have no bearing on actual outdoor activities despite calling it ultra. The Millitary has been orienteering with Garmin wrist based gps systems forever. You’d never catch an Apple Watch on patrol in Afghanistan. 😂