Balancing Luxury Watches and Garmin Epix Pro Smartwatch - Seeking Advice

Hello fellow Garmin enthusiasts,

I wanted to share my dilemma and seek some advice from the community regarding my Garmin Epix Pro Smartwatch. I've been grappling with the idea of not wearing it 24/7, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this matter.

Let me provide some context: I have a passion for luxury watches and own a diverse collection. However, since getting the Garmin watch six months ago, I find myself hesitating to wear any of my luxury watches during the day. The fear of missing valuable data has taken over, and I wear the Garmin watch constantly.

Now, I'm contemplating a change in my approach. I'm considering wearing my luxury watches during the day and using the Garmin watch primarily for sleep tracking and workouts. This decision, however, raises concerns about missing out on valuable data throughout the day, affecting stress levels, heart rate, and overall fitness metrics.

I understand there are alternatives like the Whoop band, but I want to stick to the Garmin ecosystem for now. I'm not keen on having something on both wrists and would prefer a balanced solution within the Garmin family.

Considering my age (43) and the importance I place on the Garmin ecosystem's data, I'm torn between wearing the watch 24/7 for comprehensive metrics or finding a compromise to incorporate my luxury watches into my daily routine.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has experimented with wearing the Garmin watch 24/7 versus using it only during workouts and sleep. How did it impact your motivation, feedback, and overall experience?

Additionally, I couldn't help but ponder the absence of the latest hardware in the Garmin luxury series (Marq). While the Epix Pro is fantastic, a more luxurious option might have provided a more satisfying balance between style and functionality. But, it seems they are always a generation old from the start based on how Garmin seems to release new hardware.

Your insights and opinions on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
Travis

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Niterider4 6 months ago +1

It's a legitimate concern and one I share. I also have a collection of luxury watches and I enjoy wearing them. At the same time, I love my Epix and I value the data I get from wearing it 24/7.

I tend…
trux 6 months ago +1

7828711 said:
I'm not keen on having something on both wrists and would prefer a balanced solution within the Garmin family.

One possibility is attaching your Epix to the ankle, when you want to wear…
myaro 6 months ago +1

This is exactly the same dilemma I faced when I came into the ecosystem. I love my luxury watches, but I really wanted my data throughout the day. It's kinda frustrating.

The marq 2 series right now…

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0 msquared2 6 months ago

I agree with all of your criticisms about MARQ2. The active display is too small, the watch is too heavy, it lacks the LED flashlight and has older ElevateV4 (less accurate HRM, no ECG or skin temp). Epix Pro has all that at half the price. I got the raw Ti bezel with grey case (custom), paired it with the blue Jacquard weave strap (same as Marq2 Captain) and analog face for a premium look without compromises on older hardware.

0 myaro 6 months ago in reply to msquared2

Oh, very cool! Can you share a photo?

0 mcbit 6 months ago in reply to msquared2

Seriously, i wear both a Fenix 7 SS and a Marq Gen2 Aviator on a regularly rotating basis and any difference in screen size is not noticeable, and I really don't want a flashlight on a dress watch. That only leaves the Elevate 4 which I can live without.

0 jaamgans 6 months ago in reply to CRB

vivosmart 5 -- but not sure its running the same sleep tracking....

They still need to do more work on the transfer of data betweeen devices and how its incorporated into the eco system. before this idea become a truely workable option.

0 net1994 6 months ago

Ahh...worrying about if you can wear a $3200 watch = first world problems!

0 CRB 6 months ago in reply to jaamgans

Did look at the vivosmart but your right, it doesn’t track HRV which is the main metric I want. If it gets upgraded to do so I’ll get it.

0 trux 6 months ago in reply to CRB

CRB said:
Did look at the vivosmart but your right, it doesn’t track HRV

Garmin Instinct 2S (the small version) is small and lightweight enough not to pose any problems for the sleep, and it supports practically all features (including HRV) like the top models do (except of ECG). Garmin offers it currently for $199, but I see several online stores having it for less than 100€ (new).

0 msquared2 6 months ago in reply to myaro