Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch
PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE
We’ve got your game with Approach S42, a GPS golf smartwatch that’s designed for lowering your score on the course and upping your style off the course.
Looking into the sun might affect your shot, but not your ability to read your watch.
Show up to any of the 42,000+ preloaded courses and play like you’ve been there before.
Go the distance when you know the distance. Green View lets you manually position the pin.
Take your shot, and track where it landed with AutoShot detection.
More than just a golf watch. Wear it 24/7 and get smart notifications, track steps and more.
If you want to play 15 straight hours of golf, this watch has the battery life to do it.
COLOR TOUCHSCREEN
Large 1.2” easy-to-read color touchscreen display with metal bezel is stylish and lightweight.
QUICK RELEASE BANDS
If you like to change watch bands as often as you change your course, no problem. Choose from interchangeable quick release bands.
GOES BEYOND THE COURSE
Whether you just got done with a game and find yourself in the clubhouse or you want to hit the town, Approach S42 is great for everyday wear.
42,000+ PRELOADED COURSES
Your watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Download updates for the course you play most often.
KEEP TRACK AND KEEP SCORE
AutoShot game tracking automatically tracks detected1 shot distances. Pair with optional Approach® CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for more tracking capabilities.
GREEN VIEW
The Green View feature gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to drag and drop the pin for greater accuracy.
GO GREEN
Quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone.
MORE STATS
Pair with the Garmin Golf™ app2 for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and to gain more data about your game.
STAY FIT
Take advantage of built-in sports apps and activity-tracking features3, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories, steps and sleep.
BATTERY
Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode.
Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch Product Specs
General
| Lens Material | Bezel Material | Quick Release bands | Strap Material | Physical Size | Touchscreen | Color Display | Display Size | Display Resolution | Display Type | Weight | Battery Life | Water Rating | Memory/History |
| chemically strengthened glass | metal | ? | Silicone | 43.4 x 43.4 x 11.7 mm Small/Medium version fits wrists with a circumference of 106-176 mm (Silver/White and Rose Gold/Light Sand versions) One Size versions fit wrists with a circumference of 125-202 mm (Black/Gunmetal only) |
? | ? | 1.2 in (30.4mm) diameter | 240 x 240 pixels | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | 1.5 oz (43 g) | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS mode: Up to 15 hours |
5 ATM | 64 MB |
Clock Features
| Time/Date | GPS Time Sync | Automatic Daylight Saving Time | ALARM CLOCK | TIMER | STOPWATCH | Sunrise/Sunset Times |
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Health Monitoring
| Sleep | Hydration | Woman's Health |
| Yes (Advanced) | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) | Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
Sensors
| GPS | Gyroscope | Accelerometer |
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Daily Smart Features
| Connectivity | Smart Notifications | Calendar | Weather | Find My Phone | Smartphone Compatibility | PAIRS WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE |
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Activity Tracking Features
| Step Counter | Move Bar (Displays on device after a period of inactivity; Walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) | Auto Goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | TRUEUP™ |
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Training, Planning and Analysis Features
| GPS Speed and Distance | Auto Pause® | Auto Lap® | Touch AND/OR Button Lock |
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Running Features
| Available Run Profiles | GPS-Based Distance, Time and Pace |
| Running, Indoor Running | ? |
Golfing Features
| Preloaded with 42,000 Courses Worldwide | Yardage to f/m/b (Distance to front, middle and back of green) | Yardage to Layups/Doglegs | Measures Shot Distance (Calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Digital Scorecard | Custom Targets | Stat Tracking (Strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | Garmin Autoshot™ | Auto Courseview Updates | Green View with Manual Pin Position | Hazards and Course Targets | Handicap Scoring | Truswing™ Compatible | Round Timer/Odometer | Automatic Club Tracking Compatible (Requires accessory) |
| ? | ? | ? | Manual | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Cycling Features
| Available Cycling Profiles |
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Note: This is for your reference only and does not denote the content of the product.
Specification
| Unit Dimension | Display Area | Battery Life | Water Proof | Data/Charging Port | Weight | MSRP |
| 43.4 x 43.4 x 11.7 mm | 1.2 in (30.4mm) diameter | Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days GPS mode: Up to 15 hours |
No | N/A | 33 g | $299.99 |