Garmin MARQ Captain (Gen 2) Review: Sailor’s Delight

[@ThisIsTechToday]

This video was so much fun! Even though the watch is far beyond what I'd spend on a smartwatch, it was so much fun in its over-the-top ways because of how much you liked it. Great on-the-go traveling shots! I need to get better at that, haha!

[@NickTsiotinos]

Well done - Garmin really do bridge the gap between a smartwatch and a mechanical watch very well. And you have shown that very well. Entertaining as always.

[@theshadowman1398]

What are you smoking. This has nothing to do with a mechanical watch at all. A mechanical watch is a premium long lasting item while this will be outdated within 2 years.

[@771Maxim]

@@theshadowman1398 original model of the garmin instinct watch came out about 3 years ago. They still get updates and fixes. 2nd model of the instinct got released last year, and the first one is still supported. And its a cheap 300$-450$ watch, not a even a thousand dollar one.

[@haribouss]

@@theshadowman1398 co mon man you got his point. He clearly meant that this watch looks and feel more like a mechanical watch than any other smartwatch. And it is true. Plus these watches have 3+ years renewal cycle rather than 1 year, and got support well beyond 5 years. Ok it is not a timepiece but get so more done.

[@jothain]

Lol. I'm not a watch guy, but even I know. Mechanical watch and this have nothing in common. Mechanicals are masterpieces, these are essentially piece of silicon and battery.

[@BigBeauBrown]

My captain gen 2 comes tomorrow! Finally a watch that blends my love for mechanical watches (the look at least) and an active life! I'm pretty excited I won't have to choose between my Garmin 7x or my Omega. Now I have something awesome in between! A Beautiful to look at Statement piece and smartwatch. Perfection. I loved when you said when a time when a watch says something about someone rather than they just have an iPhone! Exactly why I haven't been able to wear just a regular ole smartwatch. Awesome review brother.

[@carlislejeffr]

And your review now that you've had it? I just ordered mine...

[@sfrejom]

I’ve been watching this guy’s reviews for more than a decade and it still surprises how good he is at it. The GOAT of tech KZbin in my books

[@mayanksha]

Same, I'm watching him from the days he started off with Pocketnow, and still the same great quality!

[@1mlb704]

I'm a competitive runner, I'm on my second Forerunner 735XT (first one lasted 3.5 years). I too charge it about once a week, maybe twice depending on how many miles I run. I don't need smartphone features on my watch because I already have a smartphone, this thing accurately tracks my runs and heart rate and the Garmin app funnels all of the data including a map to Strava seamlessly. This Captain thing is way overkill but I'd still love to have one lol

[@Evie0133]

Can't believe it's been 3yrs since you reviewed the first MARQ Captain, I thought it was dope back then, good to see a sequel :3

Started on a Fénix, went to Epix2, but these are on a different level. And one thing many overlook is the support from Garmin in terms of updates and new features. Second to none, Apple included.

[@jonboyjon1976]

How do you find the Epix2 compared to the Fenix? Have a Tactix Delta, so may upgrade sometime.

@@jonboyjon1976 The screen is the biggest difference basically. Everything else has the same experience. I came from Fenix6 so I benefited also from the better sensors. Battery wise, getting 15 days solid, no AOD.

[@bump_draft]

@@jonboyjon1976 I moved from a Fenix 7S to an Epix 2 specifically for the screen. I'm older and I just couldn't see the smaller, dimmer screen on the 7S very well. The 7X might have been better but it's just too big. I'm really happy with the Epix screen, it's bright and easy to view. And I get similar battery life as I did with the smaller 7S, even with that watch's solar ability.

[@TheSwayzeTrain]

Too much of a chonker for my liking. Also the price....😅

[@joshjohnson2753]

The fact that it's more expensive then the fold 4 is amazing lol

[@Mr.DontKnow]

You just broke!

[@jaewannjoseph]

Yeah expensive, no mic, no LTE version, the size. But it's a very beautiful watch

[@marem3038]

@@Mr.DontKnowNot everyone has money to spend

[@ferdeesalah1523]

Love the size... But the price though 😂😂

[@focuse24]

As always I love your reviews. The way you go to details and spend time your experience with the product and give your opinion is so satisfying. Keep the good work. 👍🏻

[@BobSmith-tb7rw]

Nice to the 'Rich Guys' cutaway come back 😆

[@ydna]

An interesting device - I had never heard of these. Makes me wonder how many other "premium" devices are floating around, which might not have been directly advertised to people chilling out in a cheaper market.

[@nitrologly]

Garmin has a lot of dope watches. They're criminally underrated on these tech channels at least. They're weirdly segmented to only the fitness/outdoors types of reviewers outside of the apple watch ultra.

[@youjean83]

I got me the Garmin MARQ Adv. 2 recently, and what I love about this watch is that it is a WATCH before anything else. No unnecessary apps which I already have on my phone. The battery and build quality is outstanding! What's more, next to being a fitness watch, it is also a good accessory overall. The drawback is, however, the price tag. The MARQ 2 is essentially an Epix in a nicer shell and in this regard it is a money sink! So buy it if you greatly enjoy it.

[@stevedrummond1]

I had a fenix 6 pro and every now and again the altimeter needed to be recalibrated. If I recall correctly there was an option to calibrate to a known altitude and then from that point on it used that calibration as a base

[@insertnickhere5022]

That slightly bigger and brighter display really makes this look much better..The first gen looked great in the first place, but this just fixes the one Thing about the design that I didn't like...Well I guess it's time to look for a new watch face since I can't afford this Loved this video as always

[@nottsoinnocent]

The absence of a speaker or microphone cripples this watch imo...especially given the size and the price.

[@kelinator2000]

Garmin is still the A game for smartwatches if you care about stuff like fitness and adventuring. The Marq feels more like a brag about what it can do.

[@123QuoFan]

Hey Michael - excellent review as always! I just don’t know how, when reviewing The Captain, you were able to go without referencing Picard or Kirk! 😅 All the best.

[@TheMrMobile]

Haha - I've been slacking on the Trek references recently, I agree. Lots of distractions and travel, and not enough time for Trekkin'!

[@utubrGaming]

@@TheMrMobile I'm no prodigy when it comes to exploring strange new worlds of form factors and portable devices, or the adventures of Picard on the D and E, but as you're in discovery mode for new and interesting use cases and trekkie references, I'll be cheering you on from the lower decks (i.e, the comment section)!

[@aibePRO]

Trouble is, with the “lower” end models, the material tend to break. With this one, I’m pretty sure I’ll got break my wrist first 😂. Besides that, software are spectacular on every Garmin watch. But 2k for a smartwatch is, I don’t know, exaggerated for a PC-on-the-wrist. At the end of the day, there isn’t any artesanal work nor hardware that justify the price on that watch.

[@captainmorgan5449]

Was that Tony Stark at the 1:27 mark?? Rich guys...😃 This Captain approves the Captain! Great review...

[@craig2100]

Was able to see the new captain, but the price...ouchie. but it is a loaded chalk full of goodies, but did I mention the price. My wallet started screaming when I tried one on...sorry, I can't find the value.

[@GFourGadget]

Now this is a real smartwatch that doesn't compromise on the "watch" part. Pretty amazing despite the high price tag.

[@alcito101]

Grateful for MrMobile not being afraid of reviewing luxury smartwatches. It's pretty hard to come across reviews of this type of smartwatches with this quality of production (i.e., mostly unboxing vids out there). That's one of the reasons I stopped watching Mike O'Brien's vids, exclusively devoted to mainstream gadgets (including smartwatches). Any chance you could review the Tag Heuer E4 45, 42, and/or the Frederique Constant Vitality?

[@pottasium7117]

i love my fenix 6 saphire. Its not the newest piece from the garmin, but its perfect for my job : military. its durable and has a pretty long battery life (mine does 22days if im using battery saver), about 4ish days if im actively using it to navigate. Also i like the main feature of it : it looks like a nice watch

[@MillenniumFalcon]

Love your review. This is awesome but I think you could get the Garmin Qatix 7 at a lower price point with pretty much the same features. And I miss those old school Sky Tel text pagers too (sweet reference).

[@carlosveloz2476]

Man, I would have loved a MARQ Driver gen 2, it was the one I always wanted, I would pay it too just for the screen.

[@Jinuyr]

Please do more Garmin smartwatch reviews!!!

[@poeterritory]

8:19 Missed opportunity for a "it's over 9,000 joke". 🤣

[@AMalas]

Garmin watches are just worth it. I can't afford one, my sister has their diving watch, and my father has the D2 Mach one. They are amazing beyond belief

[@DrEarbuds]

Thank-You Mr. Mobile for saving me from Boredom .......... It feels like nothing to watch on KZbin

[@trs5127]

YAYYYYY THE RICH GUYS MEME. Great video as always Michael. Love the channel :)

[@crashmaster26]

Wow besides the price tag... I agree... This looks like a masterpiece

[@Trenta002]

I'm of the opposite opinion about the new screen. My favorite thing about my Aviator is that it looks exactly like a normal watch. While the new display is gorgeous, it also makes plain that you're wearing a smartwatch. The hit to battery life is also disappointing compared to the two weeks of the first gen.

[@tams805]

Yeah, and try as they might, that AMOLED just isn't going to be as readable in bright light, at least not without using a lot of power.

[@ashleybouchie]

Love it. I Wish more smartwatch makers would lean into this design more. Let's move beyond bland polished stones.

[@RobertF]

Spotted the Framework Chromebook!! I've pre-ordered mine. So excited!! Amazing Watch Review.

[@TravisMCP]

I was out when it was $2200 with no speaker, or 5G or anything else that you would expect for $300. But it will be perfect for my butler so I will grab one anyway.

[@SvesTube]

Epix Gen 2 is the best choice for Garmin newcomers. Finally you do not have to sacrifice touch screen and good image quality to join Garmin club. The feel of this watch is something special, sports functionality is extraordinary. Indeed amoled screen means less battery life but if you live in the city, it's not a problem to charge your watch once per week. With Fenix series it's once per 3-4 weeks, but the screen would be not that appealing.

[@mjsolomon5427]

Hey Garmin! Let the man keep the watch! I can't wait for a smaller epix to come out. I got the Epix, but that sucker was just too big for my wrist.

[@zfjames]

Pretty sure he buys these

[@TheMrMobile]

@@zfjames I bought the first-gen (from our review budget) but this device is a sample loaner from Garmin which must be returned. Might still buy it tho 😆

[@zfjames]

@@TheMrMobile Thanks for the reply! Join me in doing so then! I picked the aviator which just has such a classy, timeless look imo.

[@lear60man]

I was on the fence about getting the First Captain....Now Im sold. This is a stunner.

[@Whiskey_Dave]

I can do without the LTE functionality, but no microphone or speaker for a watch this size is just wrong

[@zfjames]

Water + rating

[@NeonVisual]

But can it run crysis?

[@kevinmikulaj]

Another great review. Although a beautiful time piece I will have to pass on something costing more than a MacBook Pro.

[@drscrubs]

Google should have bought Garmin instead of Fitbit.

[@cooluser23]

For sure.

[@periskop]

I occasionally have a bit of buyer's remorse in getting the Fenix 7X Solar because of the low-contrast screen. But then I feel vindicated with the huge battery life - around a month or more on smartwatch mode, with the unfortunately too occasional outing with GPS (ymmv). Was wearing it 24/7 on a 10 day vacation to the beach (with quite a lot of GPS usage), and did not need to charge at all. I'm back home, it's been two weeks, and might charge it one of these days.

[@madisonm2878]

Garmin for the win!!! You should review the Fenix line for meer mortals though 😂 IMO best "smart" watch on the market

[@pilotmaterial]

Michael! You are easily my favorite tech KZbinr! Your reviews have inspired me to most of my tech purchases! I am a commercial pilot and your review of the Marq 2 Captain inspired me to buy a marq 2 aviator. I live in Dubai and run a flight simulation center… if ever you’re in Dubai consider yourself having a friend and a free flying lesson in an Airbus A320 flight simulator. Love your videos subscriber for life! 😁👍🏽

[@tarekmeliti]

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[@tarekmeliti]

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[@ArmiaKhairy]

This might be the best sleep tracking thing I've ever seen, I was not convinced to buy a smartwatch -still no-, but this is very appealing, If there is a watch that have the same sleep tracking as this watch and more affordable I'd buy it!

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

Just wanted to mention, the budget Garmin watches have similar sleep tracking IIRC. The entry level Venu Garmin's start at 200

[@ArmiaKhairy]

@@NigelMelanisticSmith nice, But i really like the higher end displays, as they can be always-on without consuming extra power.

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

@@ArmiaKhairy I understand. I don't care about Always On, but I understand it if you do

[@vgnruz]

Mr. Mobile, Great Review! in your video, which watch face is the yellow and grey time and 3 walking/hiking and 4 data fields (heart, temp, date, vo2) was it from Connect IQ? I am unable to find this one.

[@vgnruz]

Watch face from Venu 2 Plus

[@thetechboyorg]

Hmm do I want a watch or a foldable?

[@avieshek]

So, what chip is it using? I would like to wait for TSMC's N3E fabrication process before investing whatever price they're possibly asking for… (maybe Gen 3?) but exciting nonetheless to see something as Apple not being the pack of the leader here for an entire industry though would need competition from Chinese participation like in smartphones to democratise the market.

[@kaitlyn__L]

Gosh, this really is the Seamaster or Speedmaster of the smartwatch world.

[@KorotasGeckoGamingCorner]

If I ever end up in the money, I'm probably gonna keep an eye out for one of these Also, at 9:05 , is that a Framework laptop? Can we expect to see a review on that?

[@shubhamthakur8530]

I was surprised when I saw the framework logo, definitely need a review of that

[@didierplagne9448]

Are the tides times low and high available directly on the watchface as there were on the first version of the marq captain ? oups , nice review and owner of Marq Captain Gen 1 and EPIX 2 totallly agreed with your review. but the price is really too high for this version

[@NKSamson]

MR. Mobile! You are ABSOLUTELY my favourite youtuber. Your videos are a delight to watch! The wit is unrivaled!!

[@fallen1102]

TL;DR - Original Android Wear user/enthusiast from the LG g watch, current owner of a Garmin Fenix 6 pro. Garmin makes the best smartwatch. I bought the original LG g watch, I absolutely loved that watch. I then bought a Moto 360 V2, I liked that watch but for some reason it never could live up to the LG g watch. I then bought a Fossil Explorer Gen 4, which broke and was replaced twice. After the third time breaking, Fossil replaced it with a Gen 5. Which promptly broke in the same way all of the others did (The charging contacts issue). In 2021 I took up cycling and started learning about the Garmin ecosystem. I happen to find a Fenix 6 pro for sale second hand for $200. I bought it... It is MILES UPON MILES the BEST smartwatch I've ever had. And it doesn't even have a touch screen! While I don't have the money to plonk down for a Garmin Marq series, Garmin makes plenty of other more affordable watches that run similar, if not the same software. I see the lack of touch screen as a positive! Not to mention the battery life absolutely puts to shame every other smartwatch on the market today. The Apple Watch Ultra looks downright pedestrian by comparison.

[@mrniceone17]

Indeed, The watch that hit the MARQ (pun intended) of a smartwatch and can blend from the casual style on weekdays to the extreme adventurer on weekends. The price is reasonable for that exclusive type of hybird users.

[@Fr0stbite1801]

Instead of seeing this as a $2000 dollar smartwatch, I think it's much easier to see this as, say, a luxury diver watch at 1/4 of the price. And a lot more practical too. Just... one that will not age well, as the nature of technology, sadly.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Am putting a bezel styling on my Watch 4 classic right now and man with the tachymetre one and putting up a Speedmaster watch face, the thing can walk around like a Speedmaster lookalike 🤣 If only anyone actually make a GMT bezel style, the bezel can actually be functional 😉

[@bulldogsplash1]

Just when you thought the apple watch ultra was obscenely priced

[@melisaartemis]

been a while since I saw that "Rich Guy" meme

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[@dominikjozepovic6457]

Great video. One thing i wanted to tell as a video suggestion is the Smartwatch "SuperCharger HR 2.3 from Sequent". This is a swiss hybrid smartwatch with an completely analog display. But what makes the watch unique is that to make the battery last longer it uses a rotor weight to function as a dinamo for charging. It has a sapphire caseback to even look at the tech. To the video. I think the video qulity was outstanding. Also the review itself was great thanks to that the watch didnt needed to be justyfied but if someone liked something like that and really wants it, he wont regret it.

[@Harishkumar-sn2bk]

"I'm the Captain now" Dialogue by Barkhad Abdi to Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips

[@Shemafied]

Thanks for the review. I ma looking into getting the Fenix 7x over the Epix 2. Mainly because of the built in flashlight.

[@earthling_parth]

Wow, Rich Mr. Mobile in the suit and those sunglasses was not something I was prepared for 🤣

[@TheSar]

Not in the same "boat" - however I adore my Fenix 6x Saphire. I've been a long time Garmin user and everytime I need an upgrade I only look at the same product line. Great review as always.

[@sethmunoz3608]

I think I'll just stick with my German instinct😅

[@kingmandrek123]

and there's the famous "rich guys" moment. Also one of my favourite Gifs to date.

[@rcollinge325]

Rich boys toys.

[@DougFNJ]

Great video, love your content, was that a Jets hat? Subscribed. Are the bars fixed on this, or are they removable to be able to install aftermarket straps? Keep up the great work!!

[@rohithramesh9204]

Please use the 'Rich guys' meme more often , lol

[@jamiebg3952]

Epix now has all the features of most of the Gen 2 (jet lag is next update). So really only buying for better case, and more attention to detail.

[@inyourdefense0]

I wANT this! But, there's a gun I want more. Jus' sayin' . . .

[@HandsONreviews4u]

2000 bucks to be bored out of your mind......you keep staring at any watch and one will in simpler times MISS YOUR ENTIRE DAY of just the natural enjoyable elements. Cellphones can do that ALSO... NO THANKS TO JUST ANOTHER SCREEN.....we need a change ALREADY

[@OscarFURIOUS]

This is what happens when a good watches company makes a high tech device and not the other way around

[@NickW90]

Such a nice watch and great video

[@shepherd7382]

The way you ended the review, the words, just remarkable, hats off

[@INSTAFLIXMEDIA]

I loved how he dressed up in suits just to say 'rich guys' 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

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[@Evie0133]

Good to see it has OLED now (without degrading the excellent battery life), the old screen really was too dull haha

[@rafalg87]

The OLED will not be as readable in direct sunlight though unless you make the gesture to activate it. I know he said at some point in the video that the new screen is just as readable as the old one, but I think that refers to the momentarily increased brightness, not the baseline AOD readability.

[@JayeOFarrell]

I'd love you to cover the Tag Connected Calibre E4 smart watch. There is no one's opinion on smart watches I value more.

[@cooluser23]

Me too. Do it either now, or wait for the Wearos 3 update.

[@costafilh0]

I wish they did 40mm versions of all cool watches! 40mm would fit literally every person in the world, even kids that like big watches and huge people that like small watches and everyone else in between!

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[@mattd1755]

FYI gen 1 can now be had for $799 on amazon. Couldnt afford 2G back when it was new but at this price its a an incredible watch. Money down the drain basically as the tech will no longer be updated. Still feels very special though. The MIP screen is very cool. In my opinion alot less obnoxious then AMOLED.

[@jangapardhu5300]

I'm so happy to see the "rich guys" bit again!

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[@ivailopopov1414]

Great review. Please do a review(if you want of course) on the instinct x2 solar , Garmin took the best and put it in such a small and cheap(for most people) package. I'm truly amazed by it.

[@Ryukachoo]

Hoping he covers that new hybrid watch Garmin's putting out soon, since it seems like a garmin-y take on that fossil hybrid hr

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[@7637garrett]

This had me interested until it was mentioned that there’s no speaker so you can’t make or take calls. For a watch almost as much as a Samsung galaxy fold, there most definitely should have been a speaker and there’s no excuse. I don’t care if it means waiting longer for this watch to come out. Awesome to see that you got to experience that mountain. I’ve been able to witness at least to sunrises at Haleakala and it’s such a breathtaking experience!

[@zfjames]

Garmin has watches with speakers; this one has a much higher water rating than those other watches

[@finnjacobs]

Oh wow, that thumbnail is amazing. I have been saying this for quite some time now, the thumbnails are a piece of eyecandy on its own.

[@Mobile_Dom]

jet lag advisor would have been very useful coming back from sonoma, my fucking god a week later I'm just getting back to normal

[@InfinityMind1]

I preferred the old display, but it's impressive how they increased battery life even when changing it to that absolutely power hungry beast of an amoled. To me, it's a perfect watch if you don't count in lack of SIM slot and microphone. Speakers in a watch is a bad idea, everybody use BT headphones or buds anyways.

[@riwazpokhrel5442]

Now Apple Watch Ultra seems so affordable after seeing this Video😂😄

[@theshadowman1398]

Will be worth absolutely nothing in few years while a mechanical watch of a good Swiss brand will hold a good chunk of it’s value for decades

[@remi1213]

It's a no chance that the watch doesn't have led Flashlight like the fenix 7X and the 7X Tactix.

[@mbirth]

I miss the times when Garmin had one absolute flagship device that did everything. Now they're pushing out a new model every few weeks and artificially limit the software features so there's no specific model that does it all. So pilots that enjoy their yacht and like golfing are supposed to buy 3 watches now?

[@MrKephas1]

Hey mistermobile, I really love your videos, and have been watching them consistently for years now. But, as a native French speaker, please stop pronouncing the “c” at the end of “montblanc”. It would be really appreciated, lol.

[@1vegasdood]

So weird...this watch and the new Instinct do NOT have the specific "boating" activity baked in...maybe it is called something else...IDK.

[@bindraussen]

I need to use the watch for hiking daytrips up to 10-12 hours with tracking and turn-by-turn navigation. Is the battery life good for this? Btw. the Adventurer isn't my favourite. I want the captain 😊

[@molarrr]

I know a few people with the aviator version, and as a airline pilot, Farmington can keep this watch. I’m a simple man, Apple Watch Series 7 on my right wrist and a Grand Seiko SBGA211 snowflake on the left wrist.

[@GarminPro]

I don’t think it’s fair to call this a smart watch. These watches are sports watches. People who are really into tracking their activity, and want health and wellness features without all of the confusion of smart features that they will never use. As well as the resource train that all those smart features put on the watch and ultimately affect battery life.these are sport watches, for people who live very active lifestyles. Not for tech enthusiast.

[@lensofthenorth42]

I got me the Fenix 7X pro sapphire solar, which has newer, better internals than this one (HR sensor, GPS) and a titanium sapphire build, for less than half the price.

[@Turbo35]

The scrolling doesn't look too smooth for me though. For more than 2k USD that is bad tbh. Edit: I'm referring to the animations overall. They don't look as smooth as the ones on my tic watch pro 3 that is less expensive.

[@BN99239]

The only problem with expensive smartwatch is that they rely on the underlying software. Sure, the watch materials, fit and finish may be top notch, but the moment that the software is 2-3 years old and no longer supported, it's trash. I guess you can still use its basic functionality, but this is why luxury smartwatches is a waste, unless you have millions of dollars then it doesn't matter, just get a new one when the time comes.

[@MrIneedalifenow]

I stopped wearing my galaxy watch and did not notice any difference. Not a great sign. Should have listened to my own advice of wait until they last 1 week+ always on display battery life. That's life though