Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro - new smartwatch for pilots (hands-on review)

With an incredible 25-day battery life, powerful in-flight navigation features, and complete health monitoring tools, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is your go-anywhere, do-anything tech companion. It’s stylish enough to wear every day but rugged enough for backcountry flying trips, with a beautiful titanium finish and a bright color screen. And with its suite of built-in sensors, the Mach 1 Pro doesn’t depend on a smartphone connection for navigation or health stats. Built-in flashlight is bright enough for preflight: choose from red or two levels of white light Incredible battery life: 25 days in smartwatch mode, 10 days in always-on mode, and 40 hours in fly mode Largest and highest resolution display on a Garmin watch—sunlight readable Redshift option preserves night vision by changing display to shades of red ECG sensors make it easy to check heart rhythm and warn of afib Jet Lag Advisor keeps you safe to fly, even as you cross time zones Integrates with Garmin PlaneSync so you can check airplane status remotely (requires panel avionics) Built-in GPS provides direct-to and nearest airport navigation with one touch Moving map and HSI screens for enhanced situational awareness Worldwide aviation database preinstalled—no smartphone connection required One-touch pulse oximeter monitors oxygen levels and warns of hypoxia Barometric pressure sensor powers a real-time altimeter and altitude alerts Emergency mode shows nearest airport and estimated glide distance/time