Garmin Philippines has just announced the launch of Forerunner® 955 Solar, its first dedicated running smartwatch with solar charging.

Built for the long-run, the new Forerunner 955 Solar features Power Glass™ solar charging lens, giving athletes up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode1 and up to 49 hours in GPS mode2. Designed with the runner in mind, the smartwatch features an always-on, full-color display that is easy to read in direct sunlight and a responsive touchscreen that complements the traditional 5-button design, allowing for fast access to everyday health features, easier control of maps and more.

“Athletes who strive to be the best seek the best training tools, and we are pleased to introduce the Forerunner 955 Solar to our lineup of premier GPS running smartwatches in the Philippines,” says Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

“With high-end training features and performance metrics, the Forerunner 955 Solar gives you the tools to chase your goals. No matter where, when or why you run, the Forerunner 955 Solar will help you go the extra mile,” adds Stella Tan, Marketing Manager, Garmin Philippines.

Here’s what’s new

• Solar charging: Power Glass solar charging gives athletes up to 49 hours of battery life in GPS mode.2

• Touchscreen interface: Quickly swipe through maps, stats and more. The traditional 5-button design can be used separately or in conjunction with the touchscreen.

• Multi-band GPS: Stay on track in the most challenging environments with multi-band, multi-satellite-system tracking.

• Training readiness: Learn each day how ready the body is to benefit from training by taking into account sleep, recovery time, HRV status and additional metrics.

• Heart Rate Viability (HRV) status: Track heart rate variability while sleeping to get a better handle on recovery and an overall wellness picture.

• Morning report: When paired with a smartphone, receive the day’s weather and daily workout suggestion, as well as information about last night’s sleep and HRV status.3 The report can even be customized so athletes can view only the details they want to see.

• Race widget: View race prep information – including a race day-specific performance prediction, race day weather and a countdown clock – all in one widget. Once a race is scheduled, daily suggested workouts will adapt based on an athlete’s race plans.

• Real-time stamina insights: Monitor and track exertion levels in real-time during a run or ride.

• Native running power: When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro™ (sold separately), receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run, built into the watch – no app required.

All-day wear

Designed to be worn all day, the Forerunner 955 Solar includes advanced health and wellness features. Wrist-based Pulse Ox4 monitors blood oxygen saturation levels providing a clearer picture of sleep and altitude acclimation while Body Battery™ energy monitoring shows current energy levels which can help athletes find the best times for activity and rest. It also aids in analyzing women’s health features, including menstrual cycle tracking and pregnancy tracking, letting women log symptoms and receive insights for execercise and nutrition.

The Forerunner 955 Solar keeps the essentials on the wrist with built-in music (download up to 2,000 songs from playlists on Spotify®), and smart social and SMS notifications for alerts from an athlete’s Apple® or Android™ smartphone.

Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind while training outside by sending an athlete’s live location to chosen emergency contacts – or automatically sending a message if an incident is detected.6 While riding inside, athletes can also control a Tacx® Smart trainer via ANT+® technology right from the watch for course simulation, automatic resistance changes and workout prompts when using courses or workouts.

The Forerunner 955 Solar can be personalized with custom watch faces, data fields, and apps and widgets from the Connect IQ™ Store.

The Forerunner 955 Solar is now available at Garmin Brand Stores, kinetic.com.ph, Lazada, Shopee and the Garmin PH Viber Community, and retails for P40,865 while its non-solar charging version, the Forerunner 955, is also available for P34,995. With any purchase of the Forerunner 955 series from any official Garmin store, customers can avail of a 20% discount voucher for ASICS products until October 15, 2022. Terms and conditions apply while stocks last.

For more information on the Forerunner 955 Series, visit: https://ph.garmin.com/minisite/forerunner/forerunner-955/. For other promos, visit the official PH website at https://ph.garmin.com/, or connect with @garminphilippines on social media.

1 Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

2  Solar charging, assuming continuous use in 50,000 lux conditions

3 The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate

4 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.

5 View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information

6  When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety

Garmin, the leading brand of smart wearable devices, today announced Instinct 2 Series, newest addition to the popular Instinct family of purpose-built smartwatches designed with rugged individualists in mind is arriving in the Philippines. Built to withstand any element, the technology-driven Instinct 2 Series helps users seize the day with unlimited battery life in certain models, as well as multiple sizes, bold new colors, and Garmin’s full suite of health and wellness features such as VO2 Max and Sleep Score.

Instinct 2 Solar Tactical Coyote Tan

As Garmin further expands its footprints across all fields through the latest additions to its outdoor series globally, the 22 percent increase in its revenue growth in the Philippines in 2021 signaled customer demand and inspired the brand to bring more of its portfolio in the country.

“Instinct 2 Series is built to be bold, stand out from the crowd, and help one make the most of every day,” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia. “But there is more than meets the eye with the Instinct 2 Series. It combines adventurous colors with Garmin’s industry-leading wrist-based technology to become more than just a smartwatch – Instinct 2 becomes a trusted tool to help Filipinos live life on their terms.”

Designed for Life

In addition to its new vibrant color options, Instinct 2 Series offers a slimmer profile, as well as two sizes – a traditional 45mm bezel and a new Instinct 2S with a smaller 40mm bezel, providing a more comfortable fit for individuals with smaller wrists and women. A new high-resolution, easy-to-read display protected by chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant glass helps customers feel confident knowing they are ready for any challenge. Paying homage to the rugged Instinct and Instinct Solar Series, Instinct 2 remains built to military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water rated to 100 meters.

Instinct 2 Series is available in the Instinct 2 Solar, standard (non-solar), Surf, Tactical and Camo editions. The Instinct 2 Series is also compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ™ (CIQ) store², an all-in-one platform for further personalizing Instinct 2 Series with free downloads of apps, widgets, watch faces, data fields, and more. Health and wellness features like Hydration Tracking, and Connect Leaderboard, and Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Tracking are also available to Instinct 2 Series owners through CIQ.

Enduring Battery Life

The Instinct 2 Series brings significant battery life gains to the popular smartwatch family; Instinct 2 provides up to four weeks of continuous use while in smartwatch mode, and  – thanks to advancements in solar technology –  select Instinct 2 Solar models offer unlimited battery life¹ in smartwatch mode, setting a new battery life standard for Garmin.

Stay Healthy While Staying Connected

Instinct 2 now delivers Garmin’s full suite of wellness features to help users make their best life even better, including Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring, and a new Health Monitoring activity which allows users to record key health metrics, such as Body Battery™, stress, and heart rate in a single view. Fitness enthusiasts will be motivated knowing their Instinct 2 Series now includes VO2 Max, Fitness Age, Training Status/Load/Effect, Recovery Time, HIIT Workouts, and Daily Suggested Workout.

Instinct 2 Series watches come preloaded with sports apps and activities to support your passion, including a new Multisport activity that allows users to transition between activities and continue to view their total time and distance. Family and friends can follow along with the user’s activities through text messaging, and loved ones can even be notified in the event of an emergency, thanks to Instinct 2’s Incident Detection feature. When Instinct 2 is paired to Garmin Connect™ Mobile and an incident is detected, Garmin Connect Mobile can send a message with the user’s name and location (if available) to their emergency contacts².

The Instinct 2 Series breaks from tradition with numerous eye-catching colors and offers a slimmer profile, as well as two sizes – a traditional 45mm bezel and a new Instinct 2S with a smaller 40mm bezel.

nstinct 2S Solar Neo Tropic and Instinct 2 Solar Tidal Blue

Purpose-Built Editions

For individuals who want to take their passion to the next level, the Instinct 2 Series provides three purpose-built editions with dedicated features:

• Surf Editions: Dedicated watersports activities such as surf, windsurfing and kiteboarding, as well as a tides widget, keep users up to date on ocean conditions. Users can keep track of their activities and review them later through Surfline Sessions™ compatibility.

• Tactical Editions: Popular with military personnel, the Instinct 2 Solar – Tactical Edition adds dedicated tactical features such as a Kill Switch, Stealth Mode, Night Vision Goggle Compatibility, Dual Format Position Coordinates, and Jumpmaster Activity mode. Available in Coyote Tan or Black.
• Camo Editions: Graphite and Mist Camo patterns let individuals blend in or stand out depending on their location, be it the concrete jungle or actual jungle.

The Instinct 2 series retail price starts from Php 19,735 and are now available for pre-order today until March 2, 2022. First 25 customers can get a free Garmin shirt and cap. Terms and conditions apply, pre-order yours now at https://www.kinetic.com.ph/pages/instinct-2-pre-purchase. To learn more, visit the Instinct 2 series minisite.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences and enrich lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit the Garmin’s virtual pressroom and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and subscribe to us on YouTube.

¹ Unlimited battery life available only on 45mm Instinct 2 Solar models in smartwatch mode. All battery life numbers assume 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

² When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

fēnix 7 series triples battery life with patented solar panel, introduces industry’s first smartwatch with built-in flashlight in the fēnix 7X epix breaks boundaries in all field of exploration with superior battery performance with an AMOLED display

Garmin, the leading brand of smart wearable devices, has never ceased to make breakthroughs and innovations in the market since its establishment. With in-depth scientific and technological expertise in research and development, Garmin’s dominance spans across land, sea and air with outstanding achievements. Since the first Forerunner watch released in 2003, Garmin has since expanded into other markets on land, such as triathlons, mountaineering and golf, etc., establishing the highest market share in all outdoor segments.

Expanding from its footprint on land, Garmin has ranked first in the field of marine recreation since 2017. Besides other milestones, Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy, which is the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Smartwatches such as the D2 and fēnix series have been selected for U.S. military use for their accuracy and reliability.

fēnix 7 Series is designed for adventure seekers

Today, Garmin continues to challenge the fearless spirit of adventurers  who take on challenges across all fields, launching the renowned fēnix 7 Series. Compared with the previous generation, fēnix 7 features enhanced solar cell efficiency and longer battery life, an offering that give users peace of mind when they take on different sports modes. This series also features the first smartwatch in the industry that comes with a built-in flashlight.

Together with the fēnix 7 series, Garmin introduces the epix — an epic device designed to set the spirit of adventure to a new urban rhythm. epix supports multisport functions, featuring a high-definition vibrant AMOLED touch screen with exceptional battery life.

“Since we launched the first fēnix smartwatch ten years ago, we have insisted in our pursuit of innovation and delivered outstanding products for the outdoor enthusiasts that ensures safety and reliability. With the launch of the new fēnix 7 series and epix, we have engineered the ultimate outdoor smartwatch with improved safety functions, advanced health and wellness features that supports limitless possibilities,” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

Unleash the sense of adventure fearlessly with fēnix 7 series that delivers nearly 300% improved battery life performance by enhanced solar conversion rate and with the industry’s first built-in flashlight

The global pandemic has changed people’s lifestyle. More consumers have been paying greater attention to their health and fitness, and this grew even more during the pandemic. Outdoor sports have become the new normal in the past two years. According to the 2021 global fitness and sports trend survey announced by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), smart wearable technology ranked second in the trend, and outdoor sports ranked fourth, which was the first time it entered top 10. According to the Q3 financial report, Garmin as the leading brand of smart wearables reported a 26 percent growth in outdoor GPS devices over the first three quarters, indicating an increased participation in outdoor sports. In Philippines, the outdoor GPS devices have grown 30 percent YOY in 2021 and according to Garmin’s user data locally, the number of outdoor sports series watch users increased by 164 percent from 2019 to present, which shows a yearly increase in the population engaged in outdoor sports.

Seven days don’t make a week, you make it. Equipped with 1.2”, 1.3” and 1.4” MIP respectively, the outdoor series feature wear-resistant, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective high standard Power Sapphire, as well as highly permeable patented solar panel. By expanding the solar panels’ surface and optimizing the solar cell’s configuration and conductive materials, solar efficiency has increased by 200%, compared with the previous generation. The Power Manager function has been upgraded, allowing the overall battery life of fēnix 7X to increase by nearly 300 percent, achieving up to 24 days of battery life under UltraTrac Mode.

With more than 40 advanced built-in sports modes suitable for mountaineering, triathlon, bouldering, cross-country running, etc, the new Real-Time Stamina function allows users to understand their current physical strength and adjust their speed and intensity in real time. In long-distance races, it helps athletes to strategize and manage their own efforts’ different intervals.

Athletes can activate the Up Ahead feature to set their strategy before the race using the Garmin Connect app that lets users create a route and mark waypoints. After syncing to the fēnix 7 smart watch, one can quickly preview pre-set checkpoints, water stations, medical stations and other route data. fēnix 7X is also the first in the industry to offer a built-in flashlight, supporting four levels of brightness and red strobe light, which can be activated in critical situations to display SOS signals. For runners who prefer to run at dusk or at night, the flashlight can be set to running cadence, and the watch will alternate between white and red lights as users swing their arm to make the lights even more prominent to enhance personal safety.

Wear epix, be epic – epix showcases a brilliant AMOLED touch screen display while providing 21-day battery life for extended usage

As golf, skiing, surfing and many outdoor sports have made their ways into people’s daily lives, Garmin launches the epix – the premium GPS smartwatch for urban users who enjoy outdoor challenges yet seek style.

epix, the first in the outdoor series to be equipped with a built-in AMOLED high-definition touch screen, also features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens and 45mm lightweight titanium alloy bezel, designed for the modern urban adventurer in mind.  To challenge the athletic spirit, it offers more than 40 built-in outdoor and indoor sports modes, supporting over 42,000 golf course maps and 2,200 ski resorts around the world. In addition to the upgraded sports modes, health functions and smart features, the watch still maintains an exceptional battery life for long hours of use. It can continuously record data for 30 hours under GPS sports mode, has an ample 16-day battery life under smartwatch mode, and up to 21 days when the Power Manager function is activated.

Users can enjoy long hours outdoors with epix’s long battery life.

The newly launched fēnix 7 Series and epix are built to US Military MIL-STD-810 specifications, at the same time, support Multi-GNSS positioning (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo). The new Multi-Band frequency setting greatly increases positioning speed and accuracy in challenging conditions from downtown to the mountaintop.

New functions include the Up Ahead tool and Real-Time Stamina, enabling outdoor enthusiasts to set the best route beforehand and keep track of their physical strength in real time. For the first time, epix offers the flexibility to switch between touchscreen and physical button usage and supports free global maps, giving users full control in tough outdoor environments to venture on adventures.

Back to the daily life in the metropolis, both fēnix 7 Series and epix also allow users to sync their playlists with streaming music providers such as Spotify, all-day connection with smart notifications and advanced health and fitness monitoring including heart rate, stress level, blood oxygen, body battery, sleep quality, fitness age, instant health reports, giving users health and fitness insights at their fingertips.

Available today, the retail price of fēnix 7 series starts from Php 39,695 and epix at  Php50,735. Find out more about these new additions to Garmin outdoor series through their minisite: fēnix 7 Series and epix. Visit the Garmin’s virtual pressroom for updates and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and subscribe to us on YouTube.

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Garmin fēnix 7S Available in Silver with Graphite Silicone Band for Advertisement Php 39,695.
Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Available in Carbon Gray DLC with Black Silicone Band and Dark Bronze Titanium with Shale Gray Silicone Band for Php 51,195
Garmin fēnix 7 Available in Silver with Graphite Silicone Band for Php 39,695
Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Available in Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Silicone Band for Php 51,195
Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar Available in Carbon Gray Titanium with Black Silicone Band and Black Titanium with Black Silicone Band for Php 56,795
Garmin epix Available in Slate Steel with Silicone Band; for Php 50,735 Black Titanium with Silicone Band (Sapphire); Advertisement for Php 56,395 and Carrera White Titanium with Silicone Band (Sapphire) for Php 56,395