Garmin Singapore has unveiled the MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition, a luxury tool watch combining ancient craftsmanship with modern technology. Made from Damascus steel, renowned for its strength and unique patterns, this timepiece showcases a sophisticated AMOLED touchscreen display, a domed sapphire lens, and a 360-degree compass bezel. With an impressive battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and 42 hours in GPS mode, it’s built to accompany you on every adventure.
“Damascus steel is an incredibly unique material, and we are thrilled to incorporate it into our newest MARQ tool watch. This one-of-a-kind timepiece uses handcrafted materials for those who value sophisticated style and elevated designs. Combining this exquisite material with Garmin’s superior navigation, performance and connected features, MARQ Adventurer – Damascus Steel Edition is the pinnacle of craftsmanship,” said Mr Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.
Reviving an ancient craft for modern explorers
For over a thousand years, Damascus steel has been celebrated for its exceptional durability and distinctive patterns. Garmin has reimagined this ancient material for the MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition, blending historical craftsmanship with advanced engineering.
The watch case and bezel are crafted from 10 alternating layers of steel, repeatedly heated, forged, and elongated to create a block of 80 layers. The steel is then twisted, etched, and machined to reveal unique patterns, ensuring no two timepieces are identical.
This luxurious design is paired with a sweat- and stain-resistant hybrid leather and FKM rubber strap for durability and comfort. The watch also features an engraved 360-degree compass on the bezel, providing precise directional guidance for outdoor enthusiasts.
The MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition maintains Garmin’s signature commitment to battery life, offering up to 16 days of use in smartwatch mode. When it’s time to recharge, the magnetic charger can fully restore the battery in just one hour.
The Damascus Steel Edition joins the MARQ (Gen 2) lineup, which already includes timepieces made from Grade 5 Titanium for lightweight durability and Fused Carbon Fibre for enhanced performance. This new addition brings a unique blend of elegance and rugged reliability.
Advanced navigation and performance features
Designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, the MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition offers advanced navigation tools and performance insights to support every expedition.
- Advanced mapping: Access TopoActive maps with terrain contours, elevations, and coastal details. Preloaded maps for thousands of golf courses and ski resorts are also included, along with the NextFork map guide for quick navigation.
- Outdoor Maps+: Premium mapping content, including satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, is available with a subscription.
- SatIQ technology: Enjoy precise GPS accuracy even in challenging environments, with optimised battery performance.
- Built-in tools: The watch includes an altimeter, barometer, and a 3-axis electronic compass. The ClimbPro ascent planner provides real-time data on elevation changes, and round-trip routing suggests paths back to your starting point.
- Expedition mode: Extend battery life for prolonged adventures without compromising essential functions.
- Acclimation insights: Monitor elevation adjustments with correlated Pulse Ox, heart rate, and respiration rate data.
Health, fitness, and smart connectivity
The MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition goes beyond adventure tools, offering a comprehensive suite of health, fitness, and connectivity features.
- Health monitoring: Track your heart rate continuously, monitor sleep stages and scores, and gain energy insights through the Body Battery feature.
- Training insights: Receive a daily training readiness score based on sleep, recovery, and exercise data. Choose from preloaded sports apps for activities like running, swimming, hiking, and golfing. Garmin Coach provides adaptive training plans tailored to your fitness levels.
- Smart features: Pair the watch with your smartphone to view notifications, check weather updates, and enjoy peace of mind with safety features like incident detection and LiveTrack. Garmin Pay enables contactless payments, and offline music streaming is supported with apps like Spotify and Amazon Music (premium subscriptions required).
The MARQ Adventurer Damascus Steel Edition is priced at S$4,699 and is available at Garmin Brand Stores, Takashimaya, and selected authorised retailers.
Garmin continues to innovate in the wellness and wearable technology space, creating products that inspire users to push their limits every day.
