Garmin launches new 46 mm smartwatch with titanium grade 5 housing and high-end features

Garmin is now selling a second-generation version of the MARQ Athlete in its Performance Edition guise. For some reason, the company has elected against selling the smartwatch directly in some markets. Specifically, while the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Performance Edition can be purchased from Garmin in the UK and the US, it must be bought from third-party retailers in other markets like Germany.

For context, roughly two months have passed since Garmin released the MARQ Carbon Collection, a series that cost between $2,950 and $3,200 for the Athlete and Commander editions, respectively. By contrast, the the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Performance Edition retails for $2,300 or €2,300 in the Eurozone and £1,999.99 in the UK. At any rate, the MARQ Athlete Gen 2 Performance Edition is only available in a 46 mm case size, within which sits a 1.2-inch AMOLED display.