Garmin - Approach S42 GPS Smartwatch 30 mm Metal - Gunmetal - (2021)
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Specifications
- Screen Size1.2 millimetersTouch ScreenYesOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 1.2 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
- Series: Garmin Approach S42 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02572-10
- Product Name: Approach S42 GPS Smartwatch 30 mm Metal
- Color: Gunmetal
- Product Type: Activity tracker, Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Garmin Approach S42
- Series: Garmin Approach S42 (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Year of Release: 2021
- Design
- Case Size: 30mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Circular
- Band Type: Silicone
- Band Color: Black
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- Rotating Bezel: false (Rotating the bezel controls the various functions of the device.)
- Dimensions
- Band Width: 20 millimeters
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 0 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.1 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 0.46 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Minimum Wrist Size: 106 millimeters
- Maximum Wrist Size: 202 millimeters
- Size: Adjustable
- Band Size: Adjustable, 6-7/8"
- Display
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Size: 1.2 millimeters (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Screen Resolution: 240 x 240 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Display Type: MIP LCD
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
- Screen Material: chemically strengthened glass
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Garmin (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Connectivity
- Data Plan Required: false
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Features
- Built-in Storage: 1 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Audible, Vibration, Visual
- Music Player: false
- Silent Alarm: true
- Built-In Microphone: false
- Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity
- Multi-Sport Tracking: true
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 164 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -4.0 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 140 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): USB-A (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Replaceable Battery: false
- Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Ceramic
- Camera
- Integrated Camera: No
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 753759273118
We’ve got your game on and off the course with Approach S42, a GPS golf smartwatch that puts information from more than 42,000 CourseView maps worldwide on your wrist. The Green View feature allows manual pin positioning so you can quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs. The AutoShot round analyzer measures and auto-records detected shot distances; pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for more automatic game tracking capabilities. Pair with the Garmin Golf app for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and gain more insights into your game. Wear the watch all day, and get smart notifications and activity-tracking features.
- Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and Android devices
- Color Touchscreen: Large 1.2” easy-to-read color touchscreen display with metal bezel is stylish and lightweight.
- Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- More Stats: *Pair with the Garmin Golf app for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and to gain more data about your game.
- Stay Fit: *Take advantage of built-in sports apps and activity-tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories, steps and sleep.
- Quick Release Bands: If you like to change watch bands as often as you change your course, no problem. Choose from interchangeable quick release bands.
- Goes Beyond the Course: Whether you just got done with a game and find yourself in the clubhouse or you want to hit the town, Approach S42 is great for everyday wear.
- 42,000+ Preloaded Courses: Your watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Download updates for the course you play most often.
- Keep Track and Keep Score: *AutoShot game tracking automatically tracks detected shot distances. Pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for more tracking capabilities.
- Green View: The Green View feature gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to drag and drop the pin for greater accuracy.
- Go Green: Quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
- Battery Life: Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode.
- Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and Android devices
- Color Touchscreen: Large 1.2” easy-to-read color touchscreen display with metal bezel is stylish and lightweight.
- Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- More Stats: *Pair with the Garmin Golf app for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and to gain more data about your game.
- Stay Fit: *Take advantage of built-in sports apps and activity-tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories, steps and sleep.
- Quick Release Bands: If you like to change watch bands as often as you change your course, no problem. Choose from interchangeable quick release bands.
- Goes Beyond the Course: Whether you just got done with a game and find yourself in the clubhouse or you want to hit the town, Approach S42 is great for everyday wear.
- 42,000+ Preloaded Courses: Your watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Download updates for the course you play most often.
- Keep Track and Keep Score: *AutoShot game tracking automatically tracks detected shot distances. Pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for more tracking capabilities.
- Green View: The Green View feature gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to drag and drop the pin for greater accuracy.
- Go Green: Quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
- Battery Life: Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode.
- Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and Android devices
- Color Touchscreen: Large 1.2” easy-to-read color touchscreen display with metal bezel is stylish and lightweight.
- Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- More Stats: *Pair with the Garmin Golf app for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and to gain more data about your game.
- Stay Fit: *Take advantage of built-in sports apps and activity-tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories, steps and sleep.
- Quick Release Bands: If you like to change watch bands as often as you change your course, no problem. Choose from interchangeable quick release bands.
- Goes Beyond the Course: Whether you just got done with a game and find yourself in the clubhouse or you want to hit the town, Approach S42 is great for everyday wear.
- 42,000+ Preloaded Courses: Your watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Download updates for the course you play most often.
- Keep Track and Keep Score: *AutoShot game tracking automatically tracks detected shot distances. Pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for more tracking capabilities.
- Green View: The Green View feature gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to drag and drop the pin for greater accuracy.
- Go Green: Quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
- Battery Life: Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode.
Whats Included
- Approach S42
- charging/data cable
- Documentation
- Documentation
- Approach S42
- charging/data cable
- Documentation
- Documentation
- Approach S42
- charging/data cable
- Documentation
- Documentation
Disclaimers
- Requires app on your compatible smartphone paired on the Approach S42
- The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate. This is not a medical device.
- Lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking. Putts are not tracked. Some shots, particulary chip shorts around the green, may not be tracked.
- Requires app on your compatible smartphone paired on the Approach S42
- The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate. This is not a medical device.
- Lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking. Putts are not tracked. Some shots, particulary chip shorts around the green, may not be tracked.
- Requires app on your compatible smartphone paired on the Approach S42
- The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate. This is not a medical device.
- Lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking. Putts are not tracked. Some shots, particulary chip shorts around the green, may not be tracked.
Q: Does this smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this smartwatch has GPS.
Q: Does this watch track sleep?
A: Yes, this watch tracks sleep.
Q: Can I receive notifications on this watch?
A: Yes, you can receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.
Q: What is the battery life of this watch in smartwatch mode?
A: The battery life is up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.
Q: Is the screen on this watch a touchscreen?
A: Yes, this watch has a 1.2” color touchscreen display.
Q: Can I connect this watch to my iPhone?
A: Yes, you can seamlessly connect with both your iPhone and Android devices.
Q: Are there preloaded golf courses on this device?
A: Yes, this watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world.
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| Pros for Garmin - Approach S42 GPS Smartwatch 30 mm Metal - Gunmetal - (2021) | |||
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| Accuracy, Overall Performance, Ease of Use | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Features, Comfort, Design | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Accuracy, Ease of use | Battery Life, Overall Performance, Features, Flashlight, Solar Charging |
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Customers are saying
Customers commend the Approach S42 GPS Smartwatch for its ease of use and accuracy in providing yardage data. Its overall performance is also appreciated by users. There are no cons to report for this product.
- Ease of Use (5)
- Accuracy (4)
- Overall Performance (3)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Golf Watch
One of the best Golf Watches available for the price. Stylish and Powerful, with great battery life. Provides the level of details needed for good decision making.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin S42
So much easier to look at my watch than to pull my phone out. Works well.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great color golf watch.
I purchased this watch to replace an earlier version. The color touchscreen works great. Setup was easy and having only one side button reduces confusion and inadvertent button pushes. Yardages are consistent and accurate.
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