Garmin Japan unveils Approach S72 golf watch with built-in speaker
The Approach S72 adds a titanium bezel, sapphire lens, voice control and an LED flashlight, with two case sizes both priced at 128,000 yen.
Garmin Japan announced the Approach S72 golf GPS watch, according to watch.impress.co.jp. The 47mm model goes on sale on October 22, with the 43mm model following in early November. Both sizes are priced at 128,000 yen.
The Approach S72 is the first model in the series with a titanium bezel and a sapphire lens, and the first to include a speaker, microphone and an LED flashlight, which allows voice control on the device itself.
The watch carries data for more than 43,000 golf courses worldwide. Aerial photos and slope information are available through a paid subscription at 1,180 yen per month or 11,800 yen per year.
New driving range activities record hand speed, top position, transition angle, wrist rotation and swing time, which can be viewed in the Garmin Golf app. Other golf functions include a search timer, Garmin AutoShot, Virtual Caddie and PinPointer.
Displays are AMOLED at 1.4 inches on the 47mm model and 1.3 inches on the 43mm version, with 64GB of storage and 5ATM water resistance. The 47mm model measures 47×47×13.5mm and weighs 48g; the 43mm measures 43×43×12.93mm and weighs 41g.
The 47mm version is offered in Black and Fog Gray, and the 43mm in Pebble Gray and French Gray. The watch uses a fifth-generation optical heart rate sensor, supports an ECG app and includes life-log functions such as sleep and stress tracking.
Quick answers
How much does the Garmin Approach S72 cost?
Both the 47mm and 43mm models are priced at 128,000 yen.
When does the Approach S72 go on sale?
The 47mm model launches on October 22, and the 43mm model follows in early November.
What colours does the Approach S72 come in?
The 47mm model comes in Black and Fog Gray, and the 43mm model in Pebble Gray and French Gray.