Garmin has a new lineup of premium watches including one for athletes. $1500
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/633625
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/marq/
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/marq/collection/athlete
Looks like they’re replacing the Chronos with a whole line.
LOL, they are insane. One of those models is $2,500.
They are aimed at athletes with a lot of money. Nice to look at and performance is pretty good…apparently. I like the idea of 28h GPS. That alone should satisfy a lot of people. Given the new GPS chipset is economical on power, I would expect that GPS performance to trickle down as newer watches are released.
Looking forward to reading feedback about these as people get hold of them.
I suspect that Garmin has done their homework with their customer base, and are recognizing that there’s a plenty big market for their upscale $500+ watches.
I also suspect that this is more of an ‘aspirational model’ of watch, which is clearly not meant to be sold to the masses in large numbers, but to anchor their image of hi-end quality and performance at a higher set point, by which they will be able to drag up the price point of the rest of their models which sell in the $150-500 range.
Seems like a reasonable approach to me, as they are already getting lots of competition in the midrange area even with upstarts like Coros, and they will likely get beaten completely in the near future in the <$100 budget pricepoint. Luxury items can withstand the onslaught of cheap Chinese electronics.
They are aimed at athletes with a lot of money. Nice to look at and performance is pretty good…apparently. I like the idea of 28h GPS. That alone should satisfy a lot of people. Given the new GPS chipset is economical on power, I would expect that GPS performance to trickle down as newer watches are released.
Looking forward to reading feedback about these as people get hold of them.
garmin 935 is 24h gps for 1/3 of the price. I get if people have a lot of money and want a better looking everyday watch but for an athlete I don’t see it as any better than the 935 unless one is focused on how it looks.
I knew the ball went outta park a while ago but didn’t realize how far.jfc
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garmin 935 is 24h gps for 1/3 of the price. I get if people have a lot of money and want a better looking everyday watch but for an athlete I don’t see it as any better than the 935 unless one is focused on how it looks.
Does this thing have any benefits relative to the 935 or Fenix? (other than it looks nice).
None of those products are meant for anyone on this forum. It is the same as people here critiquing the value of their golf or avionics products.
Yeah, maybe this is a good business model for Garmin, but when my $1000 V3s are replaced 3x and my FR920xt is crapping out its altimeter AGAIN, it’s hard to align my next purchase with the Garmin approach to resource allocation. When my sons are Hollywood stars (hah) I’ll be happy to wear the MARQ they deliver as a gift. But I ain’t buying one. Period.
None of those products are meant for anyone on this forum. It is the same as people here critiquing the value of their golf or avionics products.
I prefer the 6 pack over G1000. It is too easy to get fixated on the G1000 screens, for one. It is too easy to find oneself chasing the altitude and airspeed. Finally there’s something fucky going on with vertical airspeed on the G1000. It is lagging? Don’t know, but it is far easier to fly with the old analog vertical airspeed.
Anyway just because it is newer and expensive doesn’t mean it is better. Just like these watches.
garmin 935 is 24h gps for 1/3 of the price. I get if people have a lot of money and want a better looking everyday watch but for an athlete I don’t see it as any better than the 935 unless one is focused on how it looks.
Does this thing have any benefits relative to the 935 or Fenix? (other than it looks nice).It weighs more than the fenix 5 but has 41,000 pre-loaded golf courses.
Also provides real-time VO2Max display on the bezel so you can observe how quickly it changes as you get older…
LOL, they are insane. One of those models is $2,500.
Agreed.
I think even dentist will gawp at that price.
Does it come with all updates or will uses be getting weekly like the Fenix 5.
I suspect that Garmin has done their homework with their customer base, and are recognizing that there’s a plenty big market for their upscale $500+ watches.
I also suspect that this is more of an ‘aspirational model’ of watch, which is clearly not meant to be sold to the masses in large numbers, but to anchor their image of hi-end quality and performance at a higher set point, by which they will be able to drag up the price point of the rest of their models which sell in the $150-500 range.
Seems like a reasonable approach to me, as they are already getting lots of competition in the midrange area even with upstarts like Coros, and they will likely get beaten completely in the near future in the <$100 budget pricepoint. Luxury items can withstand the onslaught of cheap Chinese electronics.
Watches in that price point are more jewelry than watch and have intricate mechanical movement. I don’t see any of that with these watches. Likewise, many expensive watches retain their value, so while they are expensive, they are also investments. Garmin watches drop in value rather quickly. I’d almost consider them “disposables”.
I suspect that Garmin has done their homework with their customer base, and are recognizing that there’s a plenty big market for their upscale $500+ watches.
I also suspect that this is more of an ‘aspirational model’ of watch, which is clearly not meant to be sold to the masses in large numbers, but to anchor their image of hi-end quality and performance at a higher set point, by which they will be able to drag up the price point of the rest of their models which sell in the $150-500 range.
Seems like a reasonable approach to me, as they are already getting lots of competition in the midrange area even with upstarts like Coros, and they will likely get beaten completely in the near future in the <$100 budget pricepoint. Luxury items can withstand the onslaught of cheap Chinese electronics.
Watches in that price point are more jewelry than watch and have intricate mechanical movement. I don’t see any of that with these watches. Likewise, many expensive watches retain their value, so while they are expensive, they are also investments. Garmin watches drop in value rather quickly. I’d almost consider them “disposables”.
I have a Rolex at home. I never wear it for day to day (my phone keeps better time, plus its heavy), but it gets worn for weddings and funerals because it looks nice. I’ve had it for over 25 years, and it still works flawlessly.
What are the chances that a Garmin watch will work perfectly after 25 years?
Different kind of aspirational.
It’s not trying to be Rolex or a timeless watch or jewelry.
It’s more about showing consumers a hi end product at a barely realistic price point that will make their other watches seem almost reasonable in comparison despite a $500+ price point.
Lots of brands do this aspirational thing without being Rolex , with ridiculously priced hi end items that aren’t meant to sell on their own.
Although I’ll bet that if Garmin could pull off a $20k price point realistically like Rolex does, they would.beore than happy to oblige!
I’m still rocking the 920xt with 2 scratches. When you guys are ready to upgrade, let me know I’ll take your old watch off your hands.
78.325%…
I have no interest in this or a Rolex but I can certainly understand there’s a market for it.
I’m still rocking the 920xt with 2 scratches. When you guys are ready to upgrade, let me know I’ll take your old watch off your hands.
I’m still rocking the 910xt, also with 2 scratches. When you are ready to get rid of the 920, PM me.
Deal!