18 thoughts on “Garmin Descent MK3 AMOLED (4 models) coming very soon for Nov 2023”

1. If you can wait 6 months (and it will be a hard wait for me) they may release an AMOLED variant just like they did with the Tactix 7 Series

   1. not sure it will happen for the dive watches. for all the other fenixes it should happen

   2. They probably don’t ship enough of the Decent to warrant an amoled variant.

      1. This is Garmin. They would create a new SKU (with custom packaging) to sell a single unit.

2. Actually looking at that list, none of them say ‘Solar’ which could imply they are all AMOLED.

   1. the current generation has no solar option. i don’t expect these new ones too either
      quatix 7 (the ship/yacht version) has solar/amoled options. i don’t expect the new version to have amoled…but it could

3. So here’s what I think makes sense. If the “repair prices” are already set, we are looking at a completely developed watch now. Next big relevant event? Garmin has been named a Category A1 member of the board of directors for DEMA 2023, along with XS Scuba. They will have the lion’s share in the exhibition. DEMA 2023 – I expect a release date to be around that time.

   Let’s not forget that Garmin is a horsepower, they are a much larger company than Shearwater, Aqualung, and Suunto COMBINED. Also, Garmin took on Vertical Blue sponsorships like a storm. I am loving the market and the competition since covid subsided.

   1. there are likely know inernal changes to the watch in line with fenix 7 pro compared to its predecessors
      what specific dive related changes do you envisage (IDK, genuinely asking)

      1. In terms of non-dive features, I expect all the new fitness and health metrics from the Fenix 7. I think that should be basic.

         For dive computer features, it’s possible they could add a different deco algorithm like VPM-B, and fix the limited configurability for alerts, and gas switch prompts that pop up at the most unhelpful times. Now the watch itself is considered small size for beyond recreational diving – one way to fix this would be a brighter and sharper AMOLED screen, although I am not optimisic as battery life is crucial for a dive computer – but you never know with Garmin’s crazy battery hardware.

         I don’t expect the MK3 to feature PO2 monitoring, it’s just too small to accomodate a 4 or 5 pin connectors. Now a wireless PO2 monitoring, that would be revolutionary.

         One thing I REALLY hope they don’t do is integrate a torch for underwater use. It would be useless and maybe they can use that space for something else.

      2. In terms of non-dive features, I expect all the new fitness and health metrics from the Fenix 7. I think that should be basic.

         For dive computer features, it’s possible they could add a different deco algorithm like VPM-B, and fix the limited configurability for alerts, and gas switch prompts that pop up at the most unhelpful times. Now the watch itself is considered small size for beyond recreational diving – one way to fix this would be a brighter and sharper AMOLED screen, although I am not optimisic as battery life is crucial for a dive computer – but you never know with Garmin’s crazy battery hardware.

         I don’t expect the MK3 to feature PO2 monitoring, it’s just too small to accomodate a 4 or 5 pin connectors. Now a wireless PO2 monitoring, that would be revolutionary.

         One thing I REALLY hope they don’t do is integrate a torch for underwater use. It would be useless and maybe they can use that space for something else.

      3. Dema just announced a booth will feature MK3, with AMOLED, torch, and underwater texting. I think it will be based on the Epix Pro and not Fenix 7

      4. yes, ty
         epix pro is based on the Fenix! but with a pretty screen

   2. Yep, a reveal of the MK3 Series at DEMA 2023 would make sense.
      I dont SCUBA dive a lot, several times a year and the occasional 2 or 3 day trip but when I do go it would be nice to have the one watch that does all the fitness stuff I do and record SCUBA.
      I had an Oceanic ATOM 2 for 14 years, with AI, but then finally sold it and got a Descent G1 Solar on sale, it works pretty well for diving and everything else, but the screen is a little small.
      So I also got a FR 965, which is my daily watch since the AMOLED screen is just so much nicer to read.
      I put off buying the MK1 and 2 but I think the MK3 could be the one I finally bite the bullet on being based on the Fenix 7X Pro.

4. If only I had time for more hobbies, taking up scuba diving and a Descent would be awesome.

5. I really hope Garmin adds recreational scuba to the Fenix/Epix/Tactix lines, vis-a-vis Apple Ultra. For the outdoor adventurers who dive on holiday couple times per year (raises hand).

   1. They have Garmin G1 solar based on the instict2

6. It looks like the released new D2 Mach 1 Pro watches in 47mm & 51mm versions. What surprises me with this and the recent MARQ watches is that they do not have the new Elevate sensors.

   They also do not have the new sleep coach feature released on the Venu 3.

   It clearly shows the disconnect between the outdoor dev team and the fitness dev team.

   Why would anyone buy these premium watches without the latest sensors found on the Epix 2 Pro and Venu 3 watches.

   1. yep, 100% agree. it’s very strange.
      I mean if the elevate sensor goes on a lower end Instinct then fair enough. but these watches are all top end stuff (D2 gets new elevate and ECG tho)

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