Most capable D2 smartwatch yet includes full suite of aviation features, longer battery life and flashlight
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has introduced its latest aviator smartwatch, the D2™ Mach 1 Pro. Boasting a substantial AMOLED touchscreen display, a remarkable battery life of up to 25 days, and a built-in LED flashlight, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is tailored to meet the demands of even the most discerning pilots, including those who fly professionally. This smartwatch exudes classic pilot watch aesthetics and features premium materials like sapphire and titanium, making it suitable for both cockpit and everyday wear. With a wide array of aviation, health, fitness, and smartwatch capabilities, the D2 Mach 1 Pro sets new standards for what pilots can expect from their smartwatches.
Carl Wolf, Garmin’s Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing, remarked, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the D2 series, a line of smartwatches that pilots have come to rely on for combining aviation tools with cutting-edge smartwatch technology. The D2 Mach 1 Pro offers a comprehensive set of advanced features that pilots use in their daily routines, all while delivering impressive battery life to endure long-haul commercial pilot journeys. Features such as the LED flashlight and the large AMOLED display, combined with the use of high-quality materials, make this the most premium D2 smartwatch to date.”
Key Features Pilots Will Appreciate:
- A built-in LED flashlight that offers variable white light intensities, a strobe function, and red light for flight deck operations.
- Improved battery life, providing up to 25 days in smartwatch mode and up to 46 hours in the Fly activity mode, ideal for professional pilots on multi-day trips.
- Red Shift Mode, which transforms the entire watch interface into shades of red, preserving night vision and enhancing visibility during demanding night flying conditions.
- The ECG app that allows users to record their heart rhythm and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) on their smartwatch and the Garmin Connect smartphone app.
- Over 30 built-in sports apps and advanced training features for fitness enthusiasts, including metrics like hill score and endurance score.
Designed with Pilots in Mind:
Built for continuous wear, the D2 Mach 1 Pro in carbon gray combines durability with premium materials like sapphire and titanium. Its vibrant 1.4″ AMOLED display is sunlight-readable. The 51mm watch case features a DLC titanium bezel and a stainless steel 5-button design for quick access to aviation tools, fitness stats, smart notifications, and more via the responsive touchscreen interface. The watch is compatible with various metal, leather, nylon, and silicone QuickFit™ bands, suitable for various occasions.
Premium Aviation Features:
The D2 Mach 1 Pro offers preflight, in-flight, and postflight features, including a global aeronautical database, HSI, Direct-to, moving map, and weather reports (NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, and MOS) without needing a phone connection. It also has Pulse Ox sensor for blood oxygen levels, barometric altimeter for altitude alerts, and a variety of engine-related data.
Seamless Flight Logging:
The D2 Mach 1 Pro automatically tracks flights on takeoff and transfers flight details to the user’s flyGarmin.com logbook. It can connect to the Garmin Pilot™ app for easy flight plan transfer and waypoint access. For pilots using PlaneSync™-equipped aircraft, the watch provides access to the aircraft dashboard for status information.
Customized Fitness:
The watch includes dozens of built-in sports apps, offering data and insights for various activities. Users can track workouts, strength training, cardio, and even team sports. The D2 Mach 1 Pro also provides guided workouts.
All-Day Wearability:
Designed for continuous wear, the D2 Mach 1 Pro includes advanced health monitoring and smart features, making it a versatile companion. Features like Body Battery™ energy monitoring, stress tracking, sleep monitoring, and smart notifications are included.
Connected Features:
The smartwatch offers smart notifications, music downloads from streaming services, calendar access, Garmin Pay™ for contactless payments, and more, compatible with both Android and Apple® smartphones.
The D2 Mach 1 Pro is available now, including a vented titanium bracelet with a DLC-coated carbon gray finish and a black silicone band, for a suggested retail price of $1,399.99. For more information, visit garmin.com/aviation.
Garmin has been at the forefront of aviation technology, providing solutions for general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers worldwide. Their commitment to innovation is evident, and they have received accolades for groundbreaking technologies, such as Garmin Autoland, the world’s first certified autonomous system for controlling and landing an aircraft in emergencies. To stay updated, you can visit the Garmin Newsroom, contact their media team, connect on social media, or follow their blog.
