About Garmin Descent Mk3
The Garmin Descent Mk3 is the ultimate dive computer and smartwatch, built for serious divers and adventurers who demand precision both underwater and on land. With multiple dive modes, DiveView™ color maps, and a 200-meter dive rating, you can explore the depths with total confidence. GPS-tracked entry and exit points, a dive readiness tool, and a built-in compass ensure every dive is safe and optimized. Beyond the water, multisport training, advanced health tracking, and smart connectivity make this the perfect watch for those who refuse to stay in one place.
Deepen Your Dive Connection
You’re ready to explore the depths and live an active life above water. The Descent Mk3 lets you maximize every dive while keeping you connected on land with multisport training and smart features.
- Choose from multiple dive modes for single/multi-gas, nitrox, trimix, gauge, apnea, apnea hunt, and closed-circuit rebreather dives.
- Enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life in dive mode, so you can dive longer without interruption.
- Discover new underwater locations with DiveView color maps featuring depth contours and thousands of dive sites.
- Share, review, and track up to 200 dives seamlessly through your dive log.
- Prepare for each dive using the Dive Readiness tool that shows how lifestyle factors affect your dive preparedness.
- Dive confidently with a 200-meter dive rating, ensuring your gear is built for the deep.
Extended Battery and Smart Dive Features
You never miss a beat underwater or on the surface. Intelligent features keep your dive data accurate and your device powered, letting you focus on the experience.
- Stay underwater longer with up to 30 hours of battery life in dive mode and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.
- Use Lume Mode to maintain readability and preserve night vision with a green luminescence on your display in low-light conditions.
- Navigate underwater with a built-in dive compass and track your entry and exit points with Surface GPS.
- Set a Reference Point for precise surface navigation to your dive site.
- Monitor your freedive descent and ascent rates with the Variometer through tone and vibration feedback.
- Switch to Big Numbers Mode for a simplified, easy-to-read dive screen during critical moments.
- Stay updated on tide data and ocean conditions by pairing with your smartphone.
- Easily connect with satellite communicators for off-grid messaging when needed.
Enhance Your Performance On Land
You’re not just a diver—you’re an all-around athlete. A wide array of preloaded sports apps and advanced training features help you perform your best both in and out of the water.
- Track your activities with over 30 built-in sports apps for running, swimming, cycling, hiking, skiing, golfing, and more.
- Record your surf activity, including wave count, maximum speed, and distance, to perfect your ride.
- Create videos of every wave you ride with Surfline Camera technology and review your performance later.
- Monitor backcountry skiing and snowboarding metrics like ascent/descent, cadence, and stride for improved performance.
- Measure your VO2 max to understand your current fitness level and track improvements over time.
- Get recovery time advice after each workout to plan your next high-effort session effectively.
- Follow daily suggested workouts and animated sessions for cardio, strength, yoga, and Pilates directly on your wrist.
- Continuously track your heart rate and blood oxygen saturation for comprehensive health insights.
- Receive guidance on jet lag to help adjust your body clock when traveling.
- Utilize endurance and hill scores to gauge your training progress and running strength.
- Access personal coaching features that tailor your training plan to your goals.
Navigate and Orient with Confidence
You always know where you are and where you’re going. Advanced navigation features and orientation tools keep you on track, whether you’re exploring trails or planning your next race.
- Benefit from multi-band GPS with SATIQ™ technology for superior positioning accuracy.
- Explore the world with preloaded Multicontinent Topo maps and SkiView maps that display run names and difficulty ratings.
- Use ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis compass) to navigate your next trail with precision.
- Plan your race-day strategy with PacePro™ technology and create courses with turn-by-turn directions.
- Find the best local paths with Round-Trip Routing and TrendLine™ routing features.
Stay Connected and In Control
You remain connected to your world at all times. Smart, integrated connectivity features let you manage notifications, payments, and personal data effortlessly.
- Receive emails, texts, and alerts directly on your watch to keep in touch wherever you go.
- Customize your device with downloadable watch faces, data fields, and apps from the app store.
- Make secure, contactless payments quickly and effortlessly with built-in payment features.
- Share your live location with trusted contacts for added safety during outdoor activities.
- Keep track of your daily schedule with a dedicated calendar view.
