I've had this watch for about 2 months now. Just went to Hawaii and my dive tour cancelled on me. 😕. So I only have 2 dives in it. I've also used it for running and daily wear.
Pros:.
- easy to wear, looks nice, not to heavy
- battery life is awesome, I'm getting about 10-12 days per charge. Most of my exer9 is weight lifting during which I do not wear it doe to it not fitting well with weight gloves. So limited activity.
-Dive functions on the 2 dives I have done worked well and are intuitive.
-app is really quite nice and watch has a lot of good features. Not as comprehensive as an iwatch in terms of function, but still syncs well with Android phone for messages and to let you know who's calling. And I don't have to pay for a data plan, which is why I think it's better than the iwatch.
Cons-
-. Could have made the screen a little brighter and more crisp. Image on outside of box is misleading as the colors are not real vivid or bright. But if I had to classify it, it's "sufficient",but that's all it is on the display and brightness.
-dont like that you have to use the app for certain functions. Would prefer to be able to control everything for the watch on the device itself, but not that big of an issue. Who doesn't have a smart phone anymore, especially that buys a watch for $800+
I'm not a prolific diver and just dive a few times a year, so I wanted a watch that served other interests than just diving and this has been a great choice. As would be expected from garmin, it's an excellent exercise watch with fast and accurate gps.
If you're looking for an all around wear and use in multiple capacities watch, this will be a great fit. If you're looking for the best dive computer, there are probably better dive specific computers. For my needs it was the perfect fit.
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Garmin Descent Mk1, Watch-Sized Dive Computer with Surface GPS, Includes Fitness Features, Gray Sapphire with Black Band, 1.2"
- Premium full-featured dive computer with surface GPS in a sleek watch-style design; with bright 1.2” color display and TOPO mapping
- Built-in sensors include 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter as well as GPS and GLONASS capability that lets you mark your dive entry and exit points for surface navigation
- Choose modes for single and multiple gas dives (including nitrox and trimix), gauge, apnea and closed circuit rebreather (CCR); plan your dives directly on the device
- Dive log lets you store and review data from up to 200 dives
- Features Elevate wrist heart rate technology with multisport activity profiles, performance metrics and smart notifications
- Battery life: up to 19 days in watch mode, 10 days in smartwatch mode, 40 hours in dive mode and 20 hours in GPS mode
Features:
Whether you dive with or without tanks, in saltwater or freshwater, breathing nitrox, trimix or holding your breath - Descent Mk1 is the intuitive, do-it-all dive computer you’ve been waiting for. It’s the watch-sized dive computer to offer surface GPS navigation with full-color onscreen mapping and location reference - so you can easily mark your dive entry and exit points.
Once underwater, the Bühlmann ZHL-16c algorithm makes sure you’re staying within your dive limits. Selectable tone and vibration alerts help keep you informed while you’re submerged. Returning topside, Descent Mk1 also functions as a robust training companion, offering the features of our fēnix 5X ultimate multisport GPS watch, including smart notifications to help you stay in touch on the go. What’s more, the Descent Mk1 design is so sleek, comfortable and elegantly crafted, you’ll want to wear it as your everyday timepiece.
Features:
Providing easy-to-access features for a range of diving activities - including the ability to plan dives on the device for recreational, technical and free diving - Descent Mk1 provides all the key, real-time data you need for a confident dive. The computer is automatically activated when you hit the water, showing your current depth, dive time, water temperature, ascent/descent rate, no-deco time, decompression stop information, battery life and more on the unit’s crisp 1.2” color display.
In addition to its high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS satellite tracking for map-based surface navigation, Descent Mk1 also provides a full array of ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) sensor capabilities for topside navigation. And the easy-to-read compass display is available for underwater use as well. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data, while the tilt-compensated 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing - whether you’re moving or not. For quick access to the compass display, a handy 'tap to compass' feature lets you simply double-tap the screen instead of pushing the function buttons.
The Descent Mk1 dive computer uses Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology to optically scan your pulse (when worn in contact with your skin, not over a wetsuit or dry suit).
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My previous dive computer was a Suunto Zoop. It was okay -- entry-level at an entry-level price point -- but it never felt very user-friendly to me. I'm comfortable with Garmin devices because I use them for other sports as well, and I'd been wishing for years that they would make a dive computer.The price isn't that high when you consider that it's a dive computer PLUS a multi-sport watch. I was looking to replace my Forerunner 620 as well, so to have it all in one package made it a no-brainer. Yes, AI would be nice, but it isn't a deal-breaker for me since I'm not going to replace my SPG just because I got a new computer. I mean, I also don't "need" to know my heart rate while diving, or see my entry and exit points on a map... but I love having that info available to me.I can wear this as a daily watch, which I definitely couldn't do with the Zoop. I can change the level of conservatism, which I couldn't do with the Zoop either. It's just so much more user-friendly to me, and even though the screen is smaller, I find it easier to read underwater because it's much brighter.I've had it for a couple of months now -- used it for diving, running, swimming, walking, and cardio -- and haven't regretted it for a second.UPDATED: I still don't regret getting this, but there is one thing that drives me crazy: it doesn't seem like there's any way to modify the safety stop parameters. Which would be fine, except that it's automatically set to 15-20 feet, and it doesn't kick in until you actually ascend to 15 feet, after which you can descend a couple of feet so long as you stay above 20... because if you hit 21, the safety stop pauses and you need to get back up to 15 to get it going again. I cannot for the life of me understand why it doesn't kick in once you ascend to 20 feet; this seems pretty logical to me.UPDATED, x2: the safety stop issue has been fixed!
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Michael Gagnon
very happy with the watch overall, recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2020