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Let us share some enthusiasm about this gorgeous watch coming our way.

Here is my story; being an old Omega Seamaster owner, I was actually looking for something alike in quality. I looked at Omega, TAG Heuer and alike. However allthough all these watches are very nice, each and every time I came to the conclusion that I can't live without 24/7 HR and smart notifications. I am a passionate athlete; so I much like to keep track on my resting HR. And that's actually it - none of the premium brands I looked at deliver that.

And then Marq is being launched - just in the middle of my search :-) What a funny coincidence! Cause BOOM - this is just what I was looking for. Mann that was a sweet surprise :-)

Since I am an athlete, I ordered the Marq Athlete version. That watch has exactly what I want. Really nice materials, 3. gen OHR, and smart notifications. Plus add to this - all Fenix' functionallity, a speedier processor and 12 days battery.

Oh yeah!

Despite being expensive - and please don't get me wrong here - I think this is bang on. I don't mind paying premium for premium. Yes - one could argue the display resolution is not high enough. Personally I would have liked to see HD graphics. But honestly said - that's not the deal breaker for me. The materials are though. And this is where I believe Garmin did the right choice. Premium materials with long battery and an OK display.

So I can't wait to get mine :-)

What about you? What version did you buy?

Share your passion here...

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0 Teriemer over 5 years ago

Agreed - it's a tough choice...! I was looking at the Aviator too - among Athlete and Expedition also.

But since I'm also gonna use it for running too - for me - the Athlete with a nylon band makes the perfect fit. However looking at the Expedition again; that's also a fine piece ;-)

I changed my order to the Expedition model.... Thinking about it the last days - I ended up liking the bezel and the leather strap more. I think it looks really cool. Whenever I'll go running, I'll just swap to the black silikone band. And I'd rather havee a ncie watchface than the Vo2max and Reco-time. I know my values and recovery is monitored via my resting HR. So ind the end, the Expedition makes more sense to me.

BTW - great service from Jura. No issues and very helpful in changing order :-)

0 NYanakiev7 over 5 years ago

Welcome to the club!

0 BIGAAPL over 5 years ago

I too am seriously considering the athlete but want to wait until reviews are in. Garmin typically has a ton of software hiccups wit new products & I’d be furious to spend that kind of money for the same software experience. If they get it right out the gate then I’m in, but I refuse to spend $1500 to beta test the Marq athlete for Garmin.

0 Gustco over 5 years ago

I just placed an order with Jura. I live in the US, will I have problems with the maps?

0 Teriemer over 5 years ago

Yes you will have issues. Maps are being based on regions. It said so somewhere...

0 Gustco over 5 years ago

This is Jura's response to my maps concern:

Jura Watches replied:
Good Morning Gustavo,

I hope this email finds you well.

I have spoken with our UK representative, he can confirm that the maps are all pre-loaded.

However they pick up GPS signal so wherever in the world you are you will be able to receive maps and locations!

Kindest Regards
Paige
Jura Watches
King Street | Ashbourne | DE6 1EA
Tel:01335453453 (+44)
www.jurawatches.co.uk

0 Roland over 5 years ago

That is great. So would it mean that all MARQ series watches have maps of all world regions included as opposed to Fenix that has only the maps of the region where it is sold?

0 Teriemer over 5 years ago

I believe it was DCR who said so - about regional maps. Which he stated is odd since the watches have 32GB of storage...?!

0 DanielPribis over 5 years ago

I would like to be wrong, but I really doubt that there will be automatically available downloadable maps from all world regions based on your travel location. This should confirm Garmin, not watch/ jeweler sellers...

0 scotthunter2 over 5 years ago

Let us share some enthusiasm about this gorgeous watch coming our way.

Here is my story; being an old Omega Seamaster owner, I was actually looking for something alike in quality. I looked at Omega, TAG Heuer and alike. However allthough all these watches are very nice, each and every time I came to the conclusion that I can't live without 24/7 HR and smart notifications. I am a passionate athlete; so I much like to keep track on my resting HR. And that's actually it - none of the premium brands I looked at deliver that.

And then Marq is being launched - just in the middle of my search :-) What a funny coincidence! Cause BOOM - this is just what I was looking for. Mann that was a sweet surprise :-)

Since I am an athlete, I ordered the Marq Athlete version. That watch has exactly what I want. Really nice materials, 3. gen OHR, and smart notifications. Plus add to this - all Fenix' functionallity, a speedier processor and 12 days battery.

Oh yeah!

Despite being expensive - and please don't get me wrong here - I think this is bang on. I don't mind paying premium for premium. Yes - one could argue the display resolution is not high enough. Personally I would have liked to see HD graphics. But honestly said - that's not the deal breaker for me. The materials are though. And this is where I believe Garmin did the right choice. Premium materials with long battery and an OK display.

So I can't wait to get mine :-)

What about you? What version did you buy?

Share your passion here...

A 100g running watch? No thanks, I think I'll stick with the 645, it's less than half the weight.