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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Approach S42 GPS Smartwatch 30mm Metal for its golf features. They appreciate its user-friendly interface, describing it as "really nice and easy to use." Golf enthusiasts praise its capabilities, calling it "one of the best Golf Watches available for the price."

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Golf Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin S42

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much easier to look at my watch than to pull my phone out. Works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great color golf watch.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replace your range finder.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better than a range finder. I don’t worry anymore of losing my range finder because I don’t used it anymore. I have lost 2 in the past. Very accurate and easy to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Garmin Approach watches!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this golf watch that doubles as a sharp looking regular watch. Offers a lot of information not available on prior/older versions (distance to hazards, etc.). Comfortable to wear during the round. My husband loves it - and I’m just waiting for my Approach S4 to die to justify buying a newer model such as this one. Love that I can track my scores and upload to the app. Can easily get a couple of rounds out of a single charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent and great gps! Easy to navigate and gives great response time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin s42 watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch so much easier to use than a handheld rangefinder. It’s right there on your wrist. You never have to fight to get it out of your bag and try to zero in on the flag would recommend it to anyone. Everyone always asks how far we got to the green

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great golf watch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Watch is very easy to use and gives very accurate yardage data. GPS takes a few minutes to calibrate, but once calibrated, it works great. Charger cord is a little tricky to keep plugged in, but not a big deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Approach 42

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I was looking for! Golf and activities!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great golf watch. Other?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a golf watch it's pretty hard to beat. Lots of detail after the round if you use it properly. As an alarm,timer or find my watch...there is no audible sound only vibration. Not very practical for a $300 watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Distance Reading of your shot

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The distance reading how far you hit each shot is what got me sold on this product. Everything else is pretty much the same compared to other GPS devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin golf watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. Wear it every day. Good for golf and general activity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Will make you addicted to golf

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for my fiancé as a birthday present last year. He says he started playing more golf after I got him the watch. So I guess you’ve been warned :p

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Approach S42

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it, but it's taking several rounds to figure how it all works.......

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got for the Golf but doers so much more than I thought. Accurate on distance and courses love the touch screen. Would have bought the one up if I had known how much I would like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Jenny Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garman gps golf watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used the garman watch numerous times and very happy with it so far have not used all features yet but it is very user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    never had one before and love it! took a bit to get used to but definitely gives you confidence. Wish the off-course features were a bit better but overall a great buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review. Jenny Garmin

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    S42 GPS smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GPS is not accurate… Nice looking watch but when on the golf course , My old GPS with the four buttons on the sides.. was not real fancy but was very reliable for accuracy…

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GarminS42

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this watch so far. Have only been able to use it once but it is really nice and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not a Smart Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well for yardage and score keeping. Doesn't function for much else, so don't count on it to be like other smart watches.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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