Garmin India- a unit of Garmin Ltd.), today launched its premium luxury watch collection - The MARQ.
Marking the 30th year of Garmin’s heritage in the aviation, automotive, marine, outdoor and sport segment, Garmin India- a unit of Garmin Ltd.), today launched its premium luxury watch collection – The MARQ.
You can read the complete press release below
The MARQ collection features variants such as MARQ Driver, MARQ Athlete, MARQ Aviator, MARQ Captain and MARQ Expedition, designed for people who aspire for a perfect amalgamation of timeless luxury and best-in-class technology.
The lens of the watches are made with sapphire crystal tested under extreme heat and pressure, rendering them extremely durable. The material is twice as hard, compared to glass.
The watches are further developed with ceramic bezel inlay to protect the watch from wear and tear in the most challenging environments. The watches have always-on, sunlight-readable display with GPS capabilities and boasts of unparalleled functionality. The watches in the collection, comes with built-in music storage, Garmin Pay™, smart notifications, daily activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate and a wrist-based Pulse Ox2 sensor.
The battery life of the MARQ series ranges from up to 12 days in smartwatch mode, 28 hours in GPS Mode and up to 48 hours in UltraTracTM mode. All the watches are compatible with Garmin’s QuickFit solution, which makes room for easy alterations of straps and bracelets.
MARQ Athlete
The MARQ Athlete is a titanium watch with silicone strap that permits for serious training and doubles up as a stylish companion for dress events – the homage to Garmin’s tradition of creating thoughtfully-designed smartwatches for runners, by runners. MARQ Athlete includes advanced running dynamics including V02 max and recovery time scale – right on the bezel, so a snapshot of an athlete’s performance is always visible with a glance at the wrist. Additionally, MARQ Athlete includes advanced running dynamics to further track workout stats, measure progress and fine-tune form. With sensors for various biometrics, athletes can gain additional insights on their performance, and with Pulse Ox, they can see how well their body is absorbing oxygen.
MARQ Aviator
Created for the pilot or aviation enthusiast, the MARQ Aviator features an aviation-inspired luminous swept-wing design, and a multi-link titanium bracelet with security clasp. The MARQ Aviator fits with precision on the wrist for in-flight wear and effortlessly transitions into a stylish timepiece out of the cockpit. Designed with a classic monochromatic scheme, the MARQ Aviator includes aviation maps and advanced safety features such as the NEXRAD Weather Radar, airport information and Garmin cockpit integration. A mirror-polished 24-hour GMT bezel give pilots quick access to two other time zones in addition to the current time, as well as the airport code on the watch face.
MARQ Captain
For those drawn to water, MARQ Captain is a regatta timer enhanced with GPS technology, advanced nautical and smart features including a regatta timer bezel, coastal charts, tack assist and a port conditions watch face to keep mariners up to speed on the conditions of their port of choice. The watch face displays the current wind speed, temperature and tide information, allowing the mariner to decide if conditions are right for a day on the water. This watch is the best fit for a master tactician who believes in delivering exceptional performance in any condition.
MARQ Expedition
Created with the modern explorer in mind, MARQ Expedition features TOPO mapping, a built-in altimeter, barometer and compass, plus ClimbPro, which provides real-time information on current and upcoming climbs such as gradient, distance and elevation gain. MARQ Expedition is compatible with the inReach Mini satellite communicator. Besides, the wireless unit-to-unit connectivity allows the user to remotely control the in Reach Mini device to send and receive messages using the MARQ Expedition. The watch is crafted from vegetable-tanned Italian Vachetta leather – a premium untreated long-lasting cowhide leather with a buttery soft finish with a waxed stitching for sealed-in protection from moisture and fraying. It also comes with a subtle embossing on the back for outstanding comfort in all conditions. This classic vintage instrument inspired design has all the functionalities as outdoor enthusiast needs as a versatile everyday watch.
Pricing and Availability
The MARQ Athlete will be available at Rs 1,41,990, the MARQ Driver at Rs 2,36,990 , the MARQ Aviator at Rs 1,84,990, the MARQ Captain at Rs 1,74,990 and the MARQ Expedition at Rs 1,65,990. All the watches will be available online through www.thegarminstore.in
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