🌊 Dive Deeper, Live Smarter — The Ultimate Wrist Companion for the Modern Explorer
The Garmin Descent Mk3 is a sleek, watch-style dive computer designed for smaller wrists, featuring a bright 1.2” AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and a robust 200-meter dive-rated stainless steel case. It offers advanced dive modes from recreational to technical scuba and freediving, enhanced navigation with multi-band GPS and underwater compass, plus a unique dive readiness tool that factors in your lifestyle metrics. Beyond diving, it supports 24/7 health monitoring, built-in sports apps, smart notifications, music storage, and Garmin Pay, all powered by a long-lasting battery that keeps pace with your active, adventurous lifestyle.
Display Type | AMOLED |
Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen, Buttons |
Compatible Devices | iPhone, Android |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Supported Satellite Navigation System | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo |
Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness, Running, Diving, Swimming, Outdoor Lifestyle |
Battery Average Life | 30.0, 240.0 Hours |
Mount Type | Wrist Mount |
Screen Size | 1.2 Inches |
Additional Features | Bluetooth |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Map Types | North America |
Item Weight | 72.5 Grams |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.69"L x 0.55"W x 1.69"H |
M**R
Great Multi-Purpose Device
This is a great dive computer if you want a device that you can also use for activities other than diving. It is bright and very readable under water, and you can customize the different screens to suit your needs. My main complaint is that you have to remember to manually start a “dive” activity if you want it to capture your GPS coordinates before the dive, and I haven’t been able to get it to capture the coordinates at the end of dives (perhaps I just need to hold it out of the water or set the end dive delay for longer so that it ends when I’m back on the boat). If you start a dive without manually selecting the activity, the watch will automatically go into dive mode… it just won’t have gotten the GPS position beforehand. Your data syncs to the Garmin Dive app, which is okay but could be better. Annoyingly, it seems to save data to the cloud, not to your device, so you need an internet connection to view your dive log.As an out-of-water watch, it’s a little bulky but not out of line with Garmin’s higher end sports watches. I’ve used it for walking, running, swimming, and sleep tracking. It comes with regular length straps for normal wear as well as a longer strap for diving, and it’s really easy to snap them on and off to change between the two. Garmin also offers a large line up of different colors and styles. It’s relatively easy to customize the watch face designs and add / remove data. Battery life is respectable.
R**T
Exceeded my expectations when I upgraded from a MK1
I’ve had a Mk1 which has served me well. This watch has a bigger, brighter screen, and so many more features. Wear it scuba, golf (excellent) and road biking.Best is the morning health report!
T**Y
High-Performance Dive Watch with Unmatched Versatility and Safety Features
I recently took the Mk3i with me to the Philippines for diving, and it exceeded my expectations. The battery life is outstanding, and it performed flawlessly during my SCUBA dives. I paired it with the wireless air pod for my tank, which allowed me to monitor my air supply or track a less experienced diver—an excellent safety feature, even though the pods are a bit pricey.I opted for the larger model with a built-in flashlight, which I initially thought I wouldn’t use but now rely on all the time. The red light mode is especially useful for staying visible when walking on dark streets at night. With so many features packed into this watch, it’s a top-tier dive computer and more. The only small downside is that the buttons can be too easily pressed, but it's not a deal-breaker. If you can invest in it, I highly recommend it for its versatility, durability, and safety-enhancing features.
A**I
Great for groups
Great dive computer.Pros.:GPS;Haptic;Integrated air;Transmitter with no valve;Messages with other divers;Share info with other divers (essential for my, I dive with my family).Cons.:The "sonar" used to communicate does an annoying sound.I prefer my Sheerwater Teric screen customization, maybe I just didn't find the right screen mode.The GPS doesn't automatically input the dive location.
T**G
Nice product
Honestly, the product is good! It’s a Garmin and its syncs with all your devices as it should! You pay for it, but it’s worth the money
G**E
chose this over fenix 8
I've worn a Garmin watch for more than a decade, starting with the forerunner 920xt, fenix 5, 6, epix 2. the consolidation of all my health stats and activities in one place and the amount of detail is unmatched by any other trackerI chose the descent because I'm getting into diving. at first I thought the fenix 8 was right for me but the air integration is a must. helps you track your air consumption in much more detail (see the reviews for the descent t2 transmitter)the fenix 8 is also limited to recreational depths, and if you remotely think you might want to get into tec diving or deeper depths, you need the descentas someone who also tracks all runs, bike rides, hikes, workouts etc, the descent is the closest thing to the perfect daily companionthe only minor downside is that the screen is not quite as large as dedicated high end dive computers like the shearwaters, but all the functionality is there
E**H
Just wow!
The media could not be loaded. For my very first smartwatch I am 100% confident I chose correctly. This thing has soo much built into it, it's gonna take me a good week to learn it. Taking it diving Sunday. The brightness and color screen alone will outshine my vyper novo. Also picked up the T2 sonar transceiver, I feel excited like a kid with a new toy! Will update after I get it wet. Update: this is the best dive computer I have ever used, clear and easy to read under water, vibration for alerts is awesome, alerted me at 1500psi which my other computer did not, clear color notification when safety stop is cleared, alerts when depending or ascending too fast! Man have I been missing out. If you don't own this, you should!!! Also super easy to use, I thought it was gonna be a learning process, but I was wrong, extremely user friendly.
B**N
Built very well!
Great watch, everything I was looking for in this style of watch. The titanium band was easy to remove a couple links and adjust the fit to my wrist. The battery life is awesome!
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