Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander smartwatch, 010-04549-30

The Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander smartwatch has a case made of grade 5 titanium, a sapphire crystal display, and features designed to give you a tactical edge

The Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander is a smartwatch designed for demanding missions, combining premium materials, advanced technology, and systems that help maintain situational awareness in all conditions. The watch has a case made of grade 5 titanium, a ceramic bezel, and a durable sapphire crystal lens, which complement the watch's modern and tactical look. Battery life is up to 18 days in smartwatch mode.

The Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander offers versatile features for staying connected both on and off the grid. Key features of the watch include LTE and satellite connectivity with inReach® technology, the Applied Ballistics® calculator, and comprehensive tactical functions. These include ruck performance tracking, direct-to navigation, projected waypoints, stealth mode, night vision mode, and the AB Quantum app.

The Garmin MARQ Gen 3 smartwatch's inReach technology lets you stay in touch even when your phone isn't with you. Over LTE, you can call other Garmin Messenger app users, send and receive messages, and share your location using LiveTrack. Outside of cellular coverage, satellite connectivity can be used to send messages and location updates, and to receive weather forecasts. In an emergency, the watch can send an interactive SOS request for help to the Garmin Response coordination center via either LTE or satellite connection. With the Garmin Locate feature, preselected contacts can check the watch's last known location. Please note that setting up and using inReach services requires activating the service through Garmin. Check service availability and any subscription requirements with Garmin before use.

Made of premium materials, the Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander smartwatch has a 47 mm case, a sapphire crystal lens, and a bezel made of grade 5 titanium and ceramic. The bezel-free 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display delivers a sharp image and brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The watch is finished with a patterned, jacquard-woven nylon strap. In addition to the nylon strap, the package includes a black silicone strap, a magnetic charging cable with USB-C connector, and user manuals. The silicone strap fits wrists of 140 to 205 mm, and the nylon strap fits wrists of 135 to 215 mm.

Garmin MARQ Commander Gen 3: key features

• LTE and satellite connectivity with inReach® technology

• Voice calls without a phone via LTE connection

• Sending and receiving messages via LTE and satellite connection

• LiveTrack™ location sharing

• Interactive SOS requests for help to the Garmin Response center

• Weather forecasts via LTE and satellite connection

• 1.4-inch bezel-free AMOLED display with brightness of up to 3,000 nits

• Durable sapphire lens

• Lightweight and durable grade 5 titanium case

• Battery life of up to 18 days in smartwatch mode

• Over 100 activity profiles and advanced training and performance features

• Garmin Epic for recording and sharing multi-day activities

• Applied Ballistics® Elite ballistics calculator

• Stealth mode, which prevents GPS location recording and sharing and disables wireless connections

• Night vision mode, which allows use with night vision goggles

• LED flashlight optimized for night vision use

• Direct-to navigation to locations and waypoints

• Saving projected waypoints for navigation

• Rucking activity for training with a load

• Timer for tracking the duration of tasks and action phases

• Support for the AB Quantum app to manage ballistics profiles and targets

• ClimbPro climb planning

• Endurance score and hill score

• Training readiness and Garmin Coach

• PacePro™ pacing guidance and race time prediction

• Wrist-based running dynamics data

• Recovery time and running tolerance tracking

• Triathlon and multisport profiles

• 40-meter dive depth rating and diving features

• 24/7 health and wellness monitoring

• Garmin ECG app

• Music storage and playback without a phone

• Garmin Pay™ contactless payments

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander technical specifications

• Product number: 010-04549-30

• Lens material: sapphire crystal

• Bezel material: grade 5 titanium and ceramic

• Case material: grade 5 titanium

• Case color: black

• Strap: jacquard-woven nylon strap, black silicone strap included

• Strap width: 22 mm, QuickFit-compatible

• Wrist circumference: nylon strap 135-215 mm, silicone strap 140-205 mm

• Case size: 47 × 47 × 15 mm

• Weight: 86 g with nylon strap, 86 g with silicone strap, 62 g case only

• Water resistance: 10 ATM

• Dive depth rating: 40 m

• Display type: AMOLED, brightness up to 3,000 nits

• Display size: 35.6 mm (1.4 inches)

• Display resolution: 454 × 454 pixels

• Touchscreen: yes

• Memory: 128 GB

• Connectivity: LTE, satellite, Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi

• Payment feature: Garmin Pay

Battery life

• Smartwatch mode: up to 18 days, up to 7 days with always-on display

• Battery saver watch mode: up to 24 days

• Activity mode (normal): up to 32 hours

• Activity mode and music (normal): up to 13 hours

• Activity mode and LTE LiveTrack (normal): up to 16 hours

• Activity mode (maximum accuracy): up to 26 hours

• Activity mode (maximum battery life): up to 87 hours

• Activity mode (extended battery life): up to 37 hours

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander features:

High-quality materials

The MARQ Gen 3 Commander's case, made of grade 5 titanium, combines durability with a relatively lightweight build. The bright, bezel-free AMOLED display is protected by a sapphire crystal lens, and the watch has a ceramic ring with UTC markings as well as a tactical terrain-patterned, jacquard-woven nylon strap. For active use, the watch has sealed inductive buttons and an LED flashlight optimized for night vision use.

Tactical features

The MARQ Gen 3 Commander includes versatile tactical features for demanding missions. The Applied Ballistics Elite calculator supports ballistic calculations, and the AB Quantum app can be used to manage profiles and targets with a compatible smartphone. Stealth mode prevents GPS location recording and sharing and disables wireless connections. Night vision mode allows the watch to be used with night vision goggles, and direct-to navigation and projected waypoints make it possible to navigate to desired locations. The watch also features dual grid coordinates, secure erase, XERO locations, and a timer for tracking tasks.

inReach LTE and satellite connectivity

LTE and satellite connectivity let you stay in touch even without your phone on hand. With LTE, you can use Garmin Messenger calls, text and voice messages, and LiveTrack location sharing, while satellite connectivity is useful outside of cellular coverage, for example for messages, location updates, and weather forecasts. Garmin Messenger calls work between app users. inReach services require an active subscription.

SOS function and Garmin Response

In an emergency, the MARQ Gen 3 Commander lets you send an interactive SOS request for help to the Garmin Response coordination center via LTE or satellite connection.

Navigation and maps

The MARQ Gen 3 Commander includes comprehensive map and navigation features for planning and following routes. With preloaded global TopoActive maps, you can follow your route directly from the watch, and dynamic round-trip routing can create a new route even if you deviate from the original one. NextFork shows information about the next intersection, ClimbPro shows upcoming climbs, and the Up Ahead feature shows important points of interest along the route. The watch comes with global maps preloaded, so there's no need to download separate map regions. It also features a global aviation database and direct-to navigation to airports and other waypoints.

Garmin Epic

Garmin Epic is designed specifically for recording longer, multi-day activities. It brings together activities, photos, and health and performance data into a single summary, so a longer hike, cycling trip, or other multi-day activity can be reviewed afterward as one complete experience.

Daily smart features

The watch also works as a versatile smartwatch for everyday use. In addition to Connect IQ and smart notifications, you also get features such as music storage and playback, Garmin Messenger, Garmin Pay, and Garmin Connect syncing. This way, the same features can be used both for training and in everyday life.

Safety and tracking features

Safety features include incident detection, an assistance function, location tracking, and real-time event sharing. With the Garmin Locate feature, trusted contacts can check the watch's last known location.

Sensors

The MARQ Gen 3 Commander uses GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou positioning, along with SatIQ technology, which optimizes positioning accuracy and battery use depending on the situation. The Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor tracks heart rate, the pulse oximeter measures blood oxygen saturation, and the barometric altimeter measures altitude and changes in air pressure. The watch also has a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor, and a depth sensor rated to 40 meters for diving.

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander: fitness features

• Over 100 preloaded activity profiles

• Garmin Coach training plans for running, cycling, and strength training

• Daily workout suggestions

• Training readiness and training status

• Training load and recovery time

• Maximal oxygen uptake assessment (VO2 max)

• Endurance score and hill score

• Running dynamics and running power

• PacePro pacing strategies and race predictions

• Running tolerance tracking

• Multisport training and triathlon profiles

• Strength training, HIIT, yoga, and pilates

• Animated workouts

• Rucking training with a load

• Cycling performance metrics and power meter compatibility

• Pool and open water swimming

• Golf features and over 43,000 preloaded golf course maps

• Skiing and snowboarding features

• Hiking, climbing, and outdoor features

• Diving features to a depth of 40 meters

• Rowing and indoor rowing activities

• Garmin Epic for recording multi-day activities

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 Commander: wellness features

• 24/7 heart rate monitoring

• Heart rate variability (HRV) status

• Garmin ECG app

• Pulse oximeter

• Body Battery energy monitoring

• Stress level tracking

• Sleep tracking, sleep score, and sleep coach

• Nap detection

• Respiration rate and breathing variation tracking

• Morning report and evening report

• Health Snapshot health data summary

• Jet lag guidance

• Hydration tracking

• Women's health tracking

• Daily activity tracking, steps, and calories

• Intensity minutes and Move IQ activity detection

• Fitness age assessment

• Heat and altitude acclimation tracking

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