Garmin Descent G1 Dive Computer

The Garmin Descent G1 Dive Watch Computer is a fantastic smartwatch with multiple diving functions. Just like its sibling the Garmin Descent G1 SOLAR Dive Watch appeals to all active scuba divers and adventurers looking for exceptional value for money equipment with a multidisciplinary approach to fitness. From free diving to technical rebreather diving and from walking to professional fitness and health tracking – this is one amazingly versatile piece of equipment for underwater and surface sports.

The Garmin Descent G1 Watch for Diving

The Garmin Descent G1 dive computer is a powerful tool for any diver. It offers an abundance of surface and underwater modes every diver will find extremely useful. For underwater functions, the Garmin G1 Dive Smartwatch offers multiple and customisable dive modes such as single and multiple gas dives (air, nitrox and trimix), gauge, apnea, spearfishing and even closed-circuit rebreather and underwater 3-axis compass. On the surface, it empowers your scuba adventures by linking powerful satellite communication via an inReach2 Mini device or feeds data on ocean conditions via your smartphone. It is GPS enabled to help mark surface entry and exit points.

The Garmin Descent G1 for Sport and Fitness

The Garmin Descent G1 is also a powerful tool for any active sportsman and sportswomen. Super helpful sports functions include trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing and more. It provides data on your fitness age recovery time, training status, respiration, sleeping patterns and many more. It offers an astonishing 30 built-in sports apps and advanced training features.  

The Garmin Descent G1 Dive Watch’s Design

The Garmin G1 smartwatch dive computer is designed for intensive use in and out of the water. The casing of the Garmin G1 is made out of the impact-resistant, fibre-reinforced technical polymer, and it is dive rated to 100m and built to match military spec MIL-STD-810. The screen is made of impact and scratch-resistant sapphire lens sheltering high contrast easy-to-read monochrome display. You can enjoy extended battery times with up to 25 hours in dive mode, 21 days in smartwatch mode and 26 hours in GPS mode.

What in the box:  Descent™ G1, Charging/data cable, Documentation.

 

Lens material	Sapphire crystal
Bezel material	Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case material	Fibre-reinforced polymer
QuickFit™ watch band compatible	Yes (22 m)
Strap material	Silicone
Physical size	45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm
Display Size	Custom, two-window design: 0.9″ x 0.9″ (23 x 23 mm)
Display Resolution	176 x 176 pixels
Display Type	Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight	61 g
Battery life	Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch Mode: Up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days GPS Mode: Up to 26 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours Expedition GPS Activity Mode: Up to 27 days
Water rating	Dive (100 meters)
Memory/history	32 MB

 

Dive activity maximum operating depth	100 meters
Single-gas mode	Yes
Multi-gas mode	Yes
Gauge mode	Yes
APNOEA mode	Yes
APNOEA hunt mode	Yes
Decompression model	Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors
Nitrox support	Yes
Trimix support	Yes
Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)	Yes
Gas mixes	Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gases
PO2	Up to 2.0 with customisable deco PO2 setting
Auto start/end dive	Yes
Custom end-dive timeout	Yes (20 s to 10 m)
Safety Stop	Yes (customisable off/3min/5min)
Deep Stops	Yes (using custom gradient factors)
Customisable conservatism	Yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator	Yes
Automatic altitude adjustment	Yes
No-fly time	Yes
Dive planner	Yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)
Tides	Yes
Backlight	Yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations	Yes
Custom dive data screens	Yes
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app	Yes
Alerts & alarms	Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customisable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time
3-axis dive compass	Yes (with an adjustable heading, a quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading
Missed Deco Lockout	Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Residual Tissue Loading Reset	Yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget	Yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)

Features:

• Clock features: Time and Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic Daylight Saving Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunset and Sunrise Times
• Health Monitoring: Wrist-based heart rate, Daily Resting Heart Rate, Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts; Respiration rate, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation, Fitness age, Body Battery™ Energy Monitor, All-day stress tracking, relaxation breathing timer, Sleep, Sleep score and insights, Women’s Health, Hydration Tracking
• Sensors: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Garmin Elevate, Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Depth sensor, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
• Smart Features: Connect IQ, Smart Notifications, Calendar, Weather, Battery Saver, Smartphone Music Control, Music Storage, Find my Phone, Find my Watch, VIRB Camera Remote, Smartphone Compatibility,
• Pairing Features: Garmin Golf, Garmin Connect Compatible, Garmin Pay Compatible
• Safety Tracking Features: Live Track, Group Tracking, Dual Grid Coordinates for TACTICAL Usage
• Activity Tracking Features: Step Counter, MOve Bar, Auto Goal, Calories Burned, Floors Climbed, Distance Travelled, Intensity Minutes, TrueUp, Move IQ, Garmin
• Training and Planning Features: HR Zones, HR Alerts, HR Calories, HR Max, HRR, Recovery Time, Auto Max, NRV Stress Test, HR Broadcast, GPS Speed and Distance, Customisable Screen, Customisable Profiles, Auto Pause, Interval Training, Advanced Workout
• Other Features includes: Fitness Gym, Training and Planning and Analysis, Running Features, Golfing Features, Outdoor Recreations, Cycling Features, Swimming Features,
• Compatible with Applications: Garmin Connect Mobile, Garmin Golf, Garmin Explore, Garmin Connect, Heart Rate Monitors, Bicycle Accessories
• Compatible Devices: Alpha 200i K, Atemos, GPSMAP 66i, InReach Mini, Montana 700, Montana 750i, Cycling Rally XC100, Cycling Rally XC200 pedals, VIRB 360 Camera, VIRN Ultra30.