Descent Mk1

Descent Mk1 launched 31 Oct 2017 at $999+. First Garmin dive computer watch

Descent Mk1

The basics

Brand
Garmin
Line
Dive
Released
2017-10-31
Launch price
$999+
Family
Descent Mk
Official site
garmin.com ↗

First Garmin dive computer watch

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Release history

  1. 2023-11-14Descent Mk3 / Mk3i
  2. 2020-10-21Descent Mk2 / Mk2i
  3. 2017-10-31Descent Mk1

Video coverage

All 42 videos
▶Garmin Descent MK1: How it works (in a crazy dive spot)DC Rainmaker · Sat, 22 Sep 2018▶GARMIN DESCENT Mk1 - THE MOST COMPLETE DIVE COMPUTER?? | FULL REVIEW & VLOGBlack Manta Photography · Mon, 21 Sep 2020▶Garmin Descent Mk1 Dive Computer Product ReviewThe SCUBA Professionals · Sat, 22 Sep 2018▶Preview 90s: Dive Mode Garmin Descent Mk1 vs Suunto D6I Zulu - Freediving computerJan Kepič · Sat, 22 Sep 2018

Descent Mk generation comparison

Full compare page
Descent Mk3 / Mk3i2023-11Descent Mk2 / Mk2i2020-10Descent Mk12017-10
Launch price$1399$1099$999
Display1.2″ / 1.4″ AMOLED1.4″ MIP1.2″ MIP
Sizes43 / 51 mm52 mm; 43 mm (Mk2 S)52 mm
Dive modesMulti-gas, apnea, gauge, caveMulti-gas, apnea, gaugeSingle-gas, gauge
Air integrationMk3i + T1, SubWaveMk2i + T1, SubWave—
MapsTopoActive + BlueChartTopoActive + BlueChart—
Music storageYesYes—
SignatureAMOLED below the surfaceEcosystem play: T1 tank podsThe dive watch that started it

Battery figures are launch-day claims.