Garmin Descent Mk3 wearable diving computer series launches with new features
The Garmin Descent Mk3 – 43 mm, Descent Mk3i – 43 mm and Descent Mk3i – 51 mm dive computer and smartwatches are now on sale. The Mk3 wearables, successors to the Descent Mk2, have been designed to enhance your diving experience with various diving modes such as single-gas, multi-gas, gauge and apnea.
Other features include Diveview color maps with depth contours and dive sites, a new Dive Readiness tool to help you estimate when you are most prepared to dive and a 200m (~656 ft) maximum operating depth. There are several differences between the models in the Mk3 series. The 43mm devices have a 1.2-in (30.4 mm) display with a 390 x 390 px resolution, and the 51mm watch has a 1.4-in (~35.6 m) screen with a 454 x 454 px resolution. While the 43mm variants have up to 10 days battery life, the larger 51m Mk3i can last up to 25 days. The i models have a Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium or bronze PVD-coated titanium bezel and rear cover, an upgrade on the stainless steel elements of the standard model.
Plus, the Mk3i devices support SubWave sonar technology, allowing divers to communicate underwater. You can also buy the Descent T2 Transceiver with the Mk3i to monitor your gas consumption, tank pressure and remaining air time. Alongside diving, you can use these new smartwatches to track biometrics and other activites such as running, listen to music, receive smart notifications and make contacless payments. You can now buy the Garmin Descent Mk3 series dive computers starting from US$1,199.99/£1,099.99/€1,249.99. You can find an overview of the models and pricing below.
- Descent Mk3 – 43 mm Stainless Steel with Fog Gray Silicone Band: US$1,199.99/£1,099.99/€1,249.99
- Descent Mk3i – 43 mm Bronze PVD Titanium with French Gray Silicone Band: US$1,399.99/£1,249.99/€1,449.99
- Descent Mk3i – 43 mm Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Silicone Band: S$1,399.99/£1,249.99/€1,499.99
- Descent Mk3i – 51 mm Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Silicone Band: US$1,599.99/£1,429.99/€1,649.99
- Descent Mk3i – 51 mm Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with DLC Titanium Band: US$1,799.99/£1,599.99/€1,849.99
