Garmin

Garmin Descent G1

The entry point into Garmin's dive lineup. A GPS smartwatch that also dives.

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Not supported by libdivecomputer. You're locked into the manufacturer's own app to get dive logs off this computer.

Garmin Descent G1
$650
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Released2022
Max depth rating100m
AlgorithmBühlmann ZHL-16C with gradient factors
Air integrationnone
Wirelessbluetooth
Display0.9" x 0.9" monochrome transflective MIP display, 176x176 resolution, sunlight-visible
Batteryrechargeable
Digital compassYes
Gas typesair, nitrox, trimix
Gas switches—
CCR capableNo
Pros
  • Full multisport GPS smartwatch (running, health tracking, notifications) that also dives
  • Solar edition available for extended battery life
  • Stores up to 200 dives
Cons
  • No air integration
  • 100m depth rating is recreational-only, not built for tec diving
  • Small 0.9" monochrome transflective display, dimmer and lower-res than the G2's AMOLED screen

The G1 is Garmin’s first dedicated dive watch, built on the same rugged smartwatch chassis as the Instinct line rather than a purpose-built dive console. It uses a small monochrome MIP display rather than color, which keeps battery life high (Garmin rates it around 25 hours in dive mode) but makes it less legible underwater than the AMOLED screen on the later G2. It runs the same Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm with gradient factors as the rest of Garmin’s dive lineup, off a built-in rechargeable battery, with an optional solar-charging edition for longer time between charges.