Product Description
Garmin Descent™ Mk3 – 43 mm Watch-Style Dive Computer
DESCRIPTION
The Garmin Descent™ Mk3 is a high-performance dive computer and smartwatch, designed for smaller wrists without compromising dive technology and multisport tracking. Built for deep-sea exploration, it features DIVEVIEW™ maps with bathymetric depth contours, multi-band GPS, and customizable dive modes for any diving adventure.
The dive readiness tool analyzes sleep, stress, and exercise factors to optimize pre-dive preparation, while GPS surface tracking and entry/exit markers ensure seamless navigation.
For land-based adventures, the Mk3 integrates VO2 max tracking, real-time stamina monitoring, and recovery tools. Turn-by-turn navigation, Garmin Pay™, and music storage enhance everyday convenience.
With up to 66 hours of battery life in dive mode, 25 days in smartwatch mode, and a durable 200M dive rating, the Mk3 is built to endure.
This advanced dive computer and smartwatch, sized for smaller wrists, comes with Garmin innovations to help prepare you to make the most of your diving experience — plus multisport training and smart features for your active life out of the water.
- CHOOSE FROM MULTIPLE DIVE MODES
- UP TO 30 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE IN DIVE MODE
- DIVEVIEW™ COLOR MAPS WITH DEPTH CONTOURS AND DIVE SITES
- SHARE AND REVIEW DIVES IN THE GARMIN DIVE™ SMARTPHONE APP
- USE THE DIVE READINESS TOOL TO INFORM YOUR PREPARATION
- DEEPEN YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH A 200-METER DIVE RATING
Key Features
DIVE MODES
Get multiple dive modes for single and multiple gas dives (including nitrox and trimix), gauge, apnea, apnea hunt and closed-circuit rebreather.
DIVE READINESS TOOL
This Garmin first technology shows how lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, stress and jet lag can affect your body — to help gauge when you are best prepared to dive.
DIVEVIEW MAPS
Color maps on your wrist offer bathymetric depth contours and more than 4,000 dive sites to help you discover new places to dive and get oriented.
CUSTOMIZABLE DIVE MODES
Add additional screens for each dive mode that features the fields you want to see.
DIVE LOG
This feature automatically syncs with the Garmin Dive app on your compatible smartphone, allowing you to share and review data, track gear, post photos, take notes and more.
DIVE-FOCUSED DESIGN
With its bright 1.2” AMOLED color display, sapphire lens, 200-meter dive-rated case and leakproof metal inductive buttons, this watch is built to go deep.
DIVE FEATURES
LONG BATTERY LIFE
Stay in the water longer with up to 66 hours in dive mode plus up to 25 days in smartwatch mode.
GARMIN DIVE APP
Pair the app with your Descent dive computer to automatically sync and upload your dive logs.
LUME MODE
To aid readability and help maintain night vision, an ambient light sensor gives a green luminescence to your watch face in low-light conditions.
DIVE COMPASS
Built-in ABC sensors, including an underwater compass, help navigate every part of your dive.
SURFACE GPS
Track your entry and exit points on the surface with advanced satellite connectivity.
REFERENCE POINT
Use this GPS tool for surface navigation to a dive site, so you can drop right onto your target every time.
VARIOMETER
This tool helps you monitor your freedive descent and ascent rates through tone and vibration feedback.
BIG NUMBERS MODE
Get a simplified dive screen on your wrist, with larger text to see critical diving data.
TIDE DATA
Stay up to date on ocean conditions by pairing your Descent device with your compatible smartphone.
INREACH® DEVICE COMPATIBLE
Pair with inReach devices2 and the inReach dive case for satellite messaging off-grid.
HEALTH AND FITNESS FEATURES
SPORTS APPS
Use preloaded activity profiles for trail running, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, skiing, golfing and more.
SURF ACTIVITY
Record the number of waves surfed, maximum speed reached, distance traveled and more.
SURFLINE® CAMERA
Create a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline camera with Surfline Sessions™ technology. Use the Surfline widget to see tide, wave height, wind and surf rating for each of the five nearest surf spots3.
BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARD
Get ascent and descent data along with metrics such as cadence, stride length and grade.
VO2 MAX
See your current fitness level, and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
RECOVERY TIME
Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
ANIMATED WORKOUTS
Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates workouts on the watch screen.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
The watch constantly samples your heart rate4 to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude5.
JET LAG ADVISER
Help to minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise.
ENDURANCE SCORE
This measurement uses your VO2 max, training loads and other factors to show how training affects your ability to sustain prolonged physical efforts.
HILL SCORE
Based on your VO2 max and training history, this feature measures your strength and endurance for running uphill.
GARMIN COACH
Train for physical challenges with expert coaching and a dynamic training plan keyed to your goals and performance.
SLEEP MONITORING AND SLEEP SCORE
Understand your body’s recovery with sleep score, breakdown of your sleep stages and detailed insights for improved sleep quality4.
NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION FEATURES
SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS
Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track.
SKIVIEW™ MAPS
View run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
PACEPRO™ TECHNOLOGY
Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect™ app, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms, and get turn-by-turn directions.
ROUND-TRIP ROUTING
Enter how far you want to go, and get suggested routes that will bring you back; even use TrendLine™ routing to find the best local paths.
CONNECTED LIFESTYLE FEATURES
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location6.
MUSIC
Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening.
GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.
CONNECT IQ™ STORE
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired smartwatch.
Detailed Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Sapphire Crystal |
| Bezel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Material | Fiber-Reinforced Polymer with Stainless Steel Rear Cover |
| QuickFit™ Band | Yes (20mm) |
| Strap Material | Silicone (Fog Gray) |
| Physical Size | 43 x 43 x 14.15 mm |
| Wrist Fit |
Silicone Band: 128-224mm Extra-Long Band: 128-360mm |
| Display Size | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Display Type | AMOLED with Lume Mode |
| Weight | Silicone Band: 72.5g, No Band: 53.5g |
| Battery Life |
Smartwatch Mode: Up to 25 days (4 days always-on) Dive Mode: Up to 66 hours GPS Mode: Up to 28 hours (22 hours always-on) |
| Water Rating | Dive (200 meters) |
| Memory/Storage | 32 GB |
In Package
- Descent Mk3 – 43 mm, stainless steel with fog gray silicone band
- Fog gray extra-long adjustment strap
- USB-C clip charging/data cable
- Documentation
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