Q: Which MARQ Gen 3 replaces the Captain?

The new MARQ Diver replaces the Captain. It has the Captain’s boat tools plus Garmin’s Descent dive features.

Question 1

What is the difference between MARQ Gen 3 and Gen 2?

Accepted Answer

MARQ Gen 3 adds LTE calls and satellite messaging and SOS, a flashlight, a speaker and microphone, the ECG app, a 40m dive computer, a 1.4-inch screen and 128GB of storage. It also runs the Fenix 9 software. Gen 2 has none of these but shares the core training tools.

Question 2

Is MARQ Gen 3 worth the upgrade from Gen 2?

Accepted Answer

It is worth it if you want phone-free calls and SOS, or dive. If you carry a phone and don&#8217;t dive, Gen 2 already has the training tools most athletes use, and the Gen 2 Athlete costs $600 less.

Question 3

Does MARQ Gen 2 have a flashlight?

Accepted Answer

No. MARQ Gen 2 has no flashlight, speaker, microphone or ECG. MARQ Gen 3 has all four.

Question 4

Is MARQ Gen 2 still on sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Garmin.com sells the titanium Gen 2 Athlete for $1,900, the Adventurer for $2,100, and the Golfer for $2,300, plus the Carbon and Damascus steel editions. The Gen 2 Aviator and Captain are permanently out of stock.

Question 5

Which MARQ Gen 3 replaces the Captain?

Accepted Answer

The new MARQ Diver replaces the Captain. It has the Captain&#8217;s boat tools plus Garmin&#8217;s Descent dive features.

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MARQ Gen 3 vs Gen 2 – what $600 more buys you