[Garmin Japan Co., Ltd.] Top model of golf GPS watch “Approach” S70” A new luxurious color with bronze accents will be released on September 12th (Thursday)
*Garmin Japan Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 5, 2024
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Top model of golf GPS watch “Approach S70” A new luxurious color with bronze accents will be released on Thursday, September 12th
*Equipped with an AMOLED display, achieving the best visibility in the series with brightness and beauty*
Approach S70 47mm Black Bronze Edition
Garmin Japan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
Garmin) announced the Approach S70, which was released at the end of May 2023 as a premium model of golf GPS watch.
Color variations will be added to the 47mm model of “S70)” and it will be released on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
New color “Approach S70 47mm Black Bronze Edition”
Edition) is a model with a classy and classic design that uses bronze color on the sides of the bezel, one push button, and the buckle on the strap (band).
The display is “Approach S70 47mm
Like the “Black”, it uses a brightly colored AMOLED (organic EL) display that provides excellent visibility even under direct sunlight on a golf course. The course map displayed on the screen has a high resolution, and the forest area is displayed in three dimensions, making it easier to visualize the course more realistically, and the map moves more smoothly, making it highly maneuverable.
Approximately 43,000 golf courses worldwide are registered, and 98% of golf courses in Japan are covered. The touch screen is intuitive and easy to operate, making it easy to access various functions and use them to improve your score.
Of course, it is not only useful for golf, but also supports email and call notifications, which are useful for everyday use, as well as Suica. It also has a music function that can store up to 2,000 songs. Garmin’s unique Body Health Monitoring feature visualizes heart rate, stress levels, and body energy levels.
It supports everything from daily health management to checking your physical condition during activities with a full range of functions such as battery, blood oxygen tracking*, and sleep score that evaluates sleep quality with a numerical value from 0 to 100. *Blood oxygen tracking measurements are not intended to be used for medical purposes, but only for general fitness and wellness purposes.
* ■Features of “Approach S70 47mm Black Bronze Edition”*
1. Vibrant display
The full-color touch screen (1.4 inches) uses an AMOLED (organic EL) display with vivid colors and high resolution that is easy to see even in direct sunlight. The course layout map displays the forest area in three dimensions, making it easier to imagine the course more realistically.
2. Excellent operability of hazard view
The “hazard view function” that displays the distance to hazards such as bunkers and ponds is equipped with an indicator (white part in the image) on the right side of the screen. By moving the indicator, you can easily see the part you want to enlarge.
Tap the course map on the left screen to display an indicator. *3． Multi-GNSS multi-band support provides quick and highly accurate location information*
Multi-GNSS support allows for a wide range of compatible positioning satellites, and GNSS multi-band support allows reception of two frequency bands (L1 signal and L5 signal), making it possible to receive signals even in places surrounded by forests on the course. Even faster and more accurate positioning is possible.
4. Excellent “PlaysLike Distance” (recommended distance to hit) It takes into account not only the altitude difference of the course, but also the wind speed/direction and air density, and displays the recommended actual distance to hit to the green.
*Pairing with the “Garmin Golf” app is required to consider wind speed/direction and air density.
5. “Virtual caddy function” that displays recommended clubs
The “Virtual Caddy function” proposes the optimal club by considering past swing data and wind speed/direction, and also includes a function that displays the expected range of the shot’s impact point.* I have it. You can imagine what kind of hazards await you when selecting each club.
*Pairing with the “Garmin Golf” app that has recorded round data for the past 5 or more rounds is required.
* 6. Equipped with music function *
Spotify(R), Amazon Music, LINE
Compatible with streaming services such as MUSIC. In addition to the synchronization function, it also has a music playback function that can store and play up to 2,000 music files. (Subscription contract for each streaming service is required. Bluetooth earphones sold separately are required.)
*7． Highly accurate optical heart rate monitor*
Equipped with a full range of health monitoring functions thanks to the optical heart rate monitor built into the back of the watch. In addition to basic functions such as heart rate, breathing rate, and calorie consumption, Garmin’s unique index Body quantifies the body’s energy status.
It is equipped with a variety of features such as battery, stress level, and sleep score that measures sleep quality to support your wellness lifestyle.
* ■Other features of “Approach S70 47mm Black Bronze Edition”* * -Golf features-*
– “Garmin auto shot function” that can automatically track and record all shot positions, clubs used, and distances except for putting during a round. Smartphone “Garmin”
You can also analyze the data using the “Golf” app.
– “Green View” displays the shape and layout of the green and allows you to adjust pin positions with one touch. The “Pin Pointer” assist function allows you to see the direction and distance of a pin even from a location where the location of the pin cannot be confirmed (can be turned off during competitions). “Touch targeting (3-point distance measurement)” allows you to check the distance from your current location to any location, or from any location to a pin. Club tracking sensor “Approach”
CT10” compatible. Compatible with laser distance meter “Approach Z30”. “Green” where you can check the slope information of the green Contour (Green Contour)” compatible. *1 “Wind speed/wind direction display” that allows you to check wind information in the area where the golf course is located. (“Garmin
Pairing with the “Golf” app is required. ) Yardage measurement (front/center/back). “Garmin
“Golf” app displays stats analysis, leaderboards, and live scoring. * -Other installed functions-*
– Various notification functions (email, SNS, news, etc.)
Compatible with Suica*2 Garmin’s unique electronic payment function that allows payments both domestically and internationally
Pay”*3. It supports life log functions such as the number of steps and calories burned, as well as multi-sport (running, muscle training, yoga, cycling, swimming, etc.), and has over 40 built-in activity modes. A “jet lag advisor” that helps you manage your health while traveling.
* ■Product specifications*
Product name Approach S70 47mm Black Bronze Edition
Price (tax included) ¥99,800
Weight 56g
Case size 47×47×14 mm
Display 1.4 inches (35.41mm diameter)
Band 22mm dedicated band (QuickFit band compatible)
Resolution 454×454 pixel
Bezel material ceramic
Band material Silicone/Compatible with Quick Fit band (sold separately) Display type AMOLED (active matrix organic EL)
Display material Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Operating time: Approximately 16 days in smart watch mode,
approximately 20 hours in GPS mode
Waterproof function 5ATM (50m waterproof)
Connection function Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Built-in memory 32GB
Satellite positioning Multi-GNSS (GPS/Michibiki L1S compatible/GLONASS/Galileo) Sensors Optical heart rate monitor, electronic compass, barometric altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope
Life log function Heart rate, breathing rate, Body
Battery, sleep score, fitness age, stress score, calories burned, weekly exercise amount, blood oxygen tracking*4, etc.
sports features
Over 40 types including running, cycling, pool swimming, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, strength training, indoor climbing,
cross-country skiing, virtual running, yoga, Pilates, golf, HIIT, etc. Map Service Golf Course
Smart functions Notification function, Suica, Garmin Pay, weather information, music playback (Spotify(R), Amazon Music, LINE
Supports downloading of MUSIC music data (up to 2,000 songs can be saved), etc. Other functions Touch screen
Standard accessories USB-C charging cable (Type-B), product warranty *1 Requires a paid subscription.
*2 “Suica” is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company. *3 Pairing with a smartphone is required.
Information on currently supported countries, payment networks, and issuing banks can be found at
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/garminpay/banks/
*4
Blood oxygen tracking measurements are not intended to be used for medical purposes, and are intended solely for general fitness and wellness purposes.
Product details
[About Garmin]
Garmin is a GPS equipment manufacturer founded in the United States. Gary Burrell and Min H.
Kao) was founded in 1989. The company name Garmin comes from part of the names of the two founders, Gary and Min. Since Garmin’s founding, our goal has been to create navigation and communication devices that enrich your lifestyle. We are developing innovative products in a wide range of fields including wireless technology, automobiles, aircraft, ships, fitness, outdoor, etc. To date, we have sold hundreds of millions of GPS units.
We manufacture and sell receivers. The company has consistently operated in the black since its founding, and is included in the S&P 500 US stock index.
https://www.garmin.co.jp/
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* -For inquiries from readers regarding this product-*
Garmin Japan Co., Ltd.
https://www.garmin.co.jp/
1-7-6 Fujimino Higashi, Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture 354-0036 TEL: 0570-049530 FAX: 049-267-9124
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