With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for dad. From the triathletes and runners, to the gadget lovers or those just looking to improve their general health and fitness, Garmin has the perfect gift for every dad.
For the triathlete ‒ forerunner 735XT RRP AU$699
The Forerunner 735XT is the ultimate GPS tri watch. Featuring 24/7 heart rate monitoring and built-in activities including running, cycling and swimming, as well as multisport, hiking, XC skiing, strength training, paddle sports and cardio. Its sleek design features soft, comfortable silicone band with a large display so users can view stats at a glance during their workouts. It’s also the first device to come with the Strava Live Suffer Score app pre-installed so users can track how hard they’ve been working based on heart rate data.
For the data driven ‒ vivosmart HR+ RRP AU$349
The vivosmart HR+ will be a welcome addition to any dad’s wrist. This slimline activity tracker boasts a host of new features, including GPS, running metrics and Garmin Move IQ™ auto activity detection. With Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology the vívosmart HR+ provides 24/7 heart rate monitoring. It also tracks steps, distance, calories, floors climbed and activity intensity. It features an always-on, sunlight-readable display and water rating of 5 ATM, so it’s swim and shower safe. A smart activity tracker, the vivosmart HR+ will make sure the connected dad receives the full suite of smart notifications, including email, call, text, social media alerts and more.
For the active dad ‒ vivoactive HR RRP AU$399
Garmin’s vivoactive HR is a GPS smartwatch packed full of features. Featuring built-in GPS-enabled sports apps for walking, running, biking, swimming, golfing, paddle boarding, rowing, skiing and snowboarding, the vivoactive HR is perfect for the most active dads. Using 24/7 wrist-based heart rate data to calculate calories burned, the vivoactive HR provides an array of data for all workouts, also monitoring step count, floors climbed, intensity minutes and monitoring sleep.
For the adventurer ‒ fēnix 3 Sapphire RRP AU$899
Garmin’s super stylish fenix 3 Sapphire with metal band is the perfect gift for the dad who loves a stylish yet highly functional watch. More than just a pretty face, this top-of-the-line multisport training watch with satellite navigation and smart watch capabilities is jam packed with state-of-the art fitness training features, from advanced fitness training, skiing, hiking, trail running and more.
For the commando ‒ Tactix Bravo RRP AU$949
This multisport GPS watch combines tactical functionality with smart features for fitness training and outdoor navigation. Featuring an all-black, rugged design, tactix Bravo was built for the tactical environment with a scratch-resistant lens and bezel, as well as a sunlight readable display optimised for night vision goggle compatibility. Additionally, it comes preloaded with specialised software for both aerial and land missions. Complete with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility, tactix Bravo is also stylish enough for dads to wear on and off training.
For the fashion forward ‒ vivomove RRP from AU$249
This fashionable analog watch with activity tracking features and one year battery life will be the perfect gift this Father’s day. Adding style to activity tracking, the vívomove combines classic design with function, monitoring daily activity and sleep, reminding dads when they’ve been inactive too long with its move bar. With one-year battery life, water resistance the vivomove is wearable 24/7. Available in several models: the sleek vívomove sport, vívomove classic with leather straps and the more upscale vívomove premium with leather straps and full steel body.
For the cyclist ‒ Edge 1000 RRP AU$749
Whether dad rides to improve his personal best or is training for a serious race, the Edge 1000 lets the rider connect, compare and compete, showing real-time results helping the rider stay motivated and push for a PB every time. It’ll also let dad explore more, on and off road, with the round-trip routing feature. Simply enter how far you want to ride and the device will calculate up to three cycling-friendly routes, including reviews of the elevation profile, before making your selection.
For added cycle safety ‒ Rearview Radar RRP AU$259
Varia rearview bike radar alerts the cyclist of approaching vehicles from behind. It works independently and wirelessly connects with compatible Garmin Edge cycling computers. The system includes a radar tail light transmitter and a radar display unit. The radar tail light transmitter detects approaching vehicles from up to 140 metres behind and increases brightness as cars approach. The radar display unit and compatible Edge cycling computers show up to eight vehicles as they approach, indicating increasing risk with a change in colour on a LED interface or using an overlay of the current data screen on an Edge device.
For added cycle metrics ‒ Varia Vision RRP AU$649
The future is here with this in-sight display that helps enhance cyclists’ road awareness by putting information in their line of sight. Attaching to a cyclists’ sunglasses, the Varia Vision displays key data from a compatible device including performance data, turn-by-turn directions, incoming smart notifications and more. When paired with the first-of-its-kind Varia rearview radar system, Varia Vision warns users of traffic approaching from behind.
Featuring eight hours of battery life, as well as a glove and wet-weather friendly touch panel to rotate between data displays, Varia Vision makes it easier than ever for cyclists to keep focus while riding. Its adaptable mounting allows it to attach on either arm of the glasses with a fully adjustable arm and eyepiece for optimum display positioning.
For the motorist ‒ DriveLuxe 50 LMT RRP AU$499
The stylish Garmin DriveLuxe will complete dad’s car – an impressive premium navigator housed in a beautiful forged metal design. Powered with a sleek magnetic mount, the Garmin DriveLuxe delivers innovative navigation features and includes all the smart notification and real-time traffic services.
For the golfer ‒ Approach S20 RRP AU$299
Stylish, sleek and lightweight, the Approach S20 GPS golf watch will be perfect for the golfing dad. It boasts the new AutoShot round analyser feature, which automatically records the location and distance of every shot and uploads it to Garmin Connect account for post-round analysis. Additionally, the S20 can be paired with the new TruSwing sensor to provide the user with in-depth swing metrics to improve their swing consistency. The Approach S20 uses high-sensitivity GPS and comes preloaded with data for more than 40,000 courses around the world with no additional fees or subscriptions.
For more information on the full range of Garmin products visit www.garmin.com.au.
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