Here’s The New Garmin Swim 2 And A Host Of New GPS Smartwatches

Besides Fossil, Garmin is perhaps the other company that is relentless in pushing out new smartwatches. Prior to the release of the Legacy Saga Series this month, the GPS equipment maker has in, September, revealed a bunch of GPS smartwatches.

The risk of cannibalizing its own market is high, but what do I know right? Anywho, Garmin seems to have a smartwatch for everyone, well, that’s everyone are willing to pay the price. If you know what I mean.

But before that, there is this newly revealed piece: Garmin Swim 2 (pictured above). Garmin Swim 2 is a GPS smartwatch with underwater wrist-based heart rate monitor.

It is good for both the pool or open water, and in addition to monitoring heart rate, it also tracks distance, pace, stroke count, distance per stroke, plus advanced features for timed sets and logging drills, as well as the new auto rest feature. There is sleep monitor built in too.

Garmin Swim 2 touts a rechargeable battery good for up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, up to 13 hours in GPS and optical heart rate mode and up to 72 hours in pool and optical heart rate mode.

It is available now in slate or whitestone for $249.99.

Now, for the bunch of other smartwatches revealed last month (September). They are as follows:

Garmin vívoactive 4 and 4S GPS Smartwatches ($349.99)

•   GPS smartwatch design for active lifestyle
•   Keep an eye on your health 24/7 with the broadest available range of all-day health monitoring features
•   Easily download music to your watch for phone-free listening
•   Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps
•   Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts rights on your watch screen
•   Battery life: up to 8 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS and music mode

Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch ($399.99)

•   GPS smartwatch for active lifestyle with bright, vivid display
•   AMOLED display and up to 5-day battery life in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music
•   Keep an eye on your health 24/7 with the broadest available range of all-day health monitoring features
•   Easily download music to your watch for phone-free listening
•   Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps
•   Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts right on your watch screen

Garmin vívomove Series Smartwatches ($249.99-$549.99)

     •   Notifications: Receive smart notifications2 for incoming calls, text messages, social media updates, calendar reminders and more.
     •   Advanced Health Monitoring: Comprehensive suite of 24/7 health monitoring features4 include advanced sleep with pulse ox, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, abnormal heart rate alerts, menstrual cycle tracking, stress tracking with relax reminders, new hydration tracking and more.
     •   Connected GPS: Connects with user’s smartphone’s GPS for greater accuracy in measuring outdoor activities2.
     •   Garmin Pay: Contactless payment solution3 lets users leave their cash and cards at home (vívomove Style and Luxe only).
     •   Fitness Features: Tracks steps, floors climbed, and intensity minutes and includes built-in activities for walking, running, cardio, yoga, strength training and more.
     •   Compatibility: Use vívomove with almost any smartphone (compatible with Android™ and Apple® devices).

Garmin Legacy Hero Series Smartwatches ($399.99)

First Avenger:
     •   Special Edition smartwatch inspired by Captain America, 45 mm case size
     •   Includes premium materials influenced by your favorite superhero, a full suite of smart features and a character-inspired app experience
     •   Features midnight blue, silver and brown leather elements and a brushed stainless steel bezel modeled after Captain America's vibranium shield
     •   Themed elements include First Avenger watch faces and goal animations plus specially designed Garmin Connect™ badges, avatars and insights to elevate the superhero experience
     •   Packed with all the essential smartwatch features, including fitness and wellness tracking tools, smart notifications¹, music storage and Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution²
     •   Battery life: up to 8 days in smartwatch mode

Captain Marvel:
    •   Special Edition smartwatch inspired by Captain Marvel, 40 mm case size
    •   Includes premium materials influenced by your favorite superhero, a full suite of smart features and a character-inspired app experience
    •   Features Danvers blue, light gold, red and tan elements and a light gold bezel modeled after Captain Marvel’s suit and super abilities
    •   Themed elements include Captain Marvel watch faces and goal animations plus specially designed Garmin Connect™ badges, avatars and insights to elevate the superhero experience
    •   Packed with all the essential smartwatch features, including fitness and wellness tracking tools, smart notifications¹, music storage and Garmin Pay™ contactless payment solution²
    •   Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode

So, there you have it. Whatever your use is or whatever style you fancy, Garmin have a smartwatch for you.

All images courtesy of Garmin.