5 Reasons NOT to Buy the Garmin Approach S70 Golf Watch

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On the fence about buying the Garmin Approach S70? Here are 5 reasons it may not be the right option for you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00. Garmin Approach S70. The best golf watch on the market. Or is it?.
00:36. It's pretty pricey.
01:05. It might be too much.
02:20. Already using Shotscope or Arccos? Then might not be a good fit.
03:32. Already have a dedicated Smartwatch?
04:18. I couldn't come up with a 5th reason not to buy this watch!
05:02. Close
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@guillaumesg5001 Год назад

Hey Sean. Love the reviews. But the tracking even without CT10 sensors is done on the fly for most of the shots. You can go back to the app after the round to make some corrections or add some small chip shots. Chip shots and putts are the only reason why I purchased the CT10. The rest was already great enough with the watch

@davidolevsky6623 11 месяцев назад

Hey Sean, They released the 42mm version of the s70 in White and Grey only which is a slight bummer since the black looks so slick. will you be doing a review of that one? According to the specs it has less pixels and uses a different gps than the s70 so it isn't exactly the same watch.

@vinnym5095 11 месяцев назад

I’m torn between the voice caddy and shotscope golf watches and the s62&s70. I only will wear this watch on the golf course. I do want the watch to give me slope calculation. Can you help point me in the right direction please

@rudyruiz9521 4 месяца назад

New to golf (after 5 yr hiatus). Maybe 60-70 rounds ever. Started playing again and i just got the 72 to start taking it seriously. It's features will help me the most now.

@alansunshinemd 2 месяца назад

What health parameters of the Garmin watch are not available on the Apple Ecosystem?

@kkelly4726 5 месяцев назад

I'm sticking with my Garmin Fenix. Maybe because after watching your golf bag review, I ended up buying a Vessel, Jones and Stitch bag.

@fujoman999 Год назад

Hey Sean, Is there any watch that is bit less golf centric but capable as the S70? (Course map/Virtual Caddie/shot tracking are the big ones for me) I currently use a Garmin 245, so I am familiar with their app, but don't use any of their other gear. The thought of consolidating my golf tech (bushnell phantom 2 / golf tags) with my daily routine is attractive, but the price is a bit of killer considering I only get around 20-30 rounds / season (Live in Canada where the season is only 4-5 months long). I'm guessing it would be the S62, but thought I'd check if I'm missing anything else.

@breakingeighty Год назад

The S62 is definitely one to consider. But that's still very golf centric. If you're looking for a better all-around watch, that still has most of the golf features you might look at the Fenix 7 or Epix 2. They're both just as expensive (and in some cases, more), but the added expense may be worth it if you get more day to day benefit from them. An Apple Watch with Golfshot GPS or Arccos could also be an option if you're in the Apple eco-system.

@VernL4 Год назад

I've got a Fenix 7 Solar. It has the golf tracking features PLUS all of the other wellness features and it tracks LOTS of other activities. I feel like it's the closest thing to a "do-it-all" watch. The Epix has a prettier screen than the Fenix, but I prefer the Fenix for the better battery life.

@fujoman999 Год назад

@@VernL4 Thanks for the feedback. Do you ever struggle to see the details in bright light on the Fenix7? As long as it is on par or better than my current forerunner, I probably would tradeoff on the OLED screen for the other benefits.

@VernL4 Год назад

@@fujoman999 Nope, I do not have problems with glare. I compared a Solar and a Sapphire version side-by-side before buying my watch. The sapphire has a noticeable glare, but the non-sapphire version does not. I work outdoors and do not have any problems being able to read the screen. I do prefer to use watch faces that have white backgrounds because this seems to improve legibility. As far as durability with the non-sapphire, I've not had any issues. I've hit metal door frames, handrails, and various tools while working on my Jeep, and the screen does not have any scratches after 7 months of constant wear. Garmin says the screen on the Fenix 7 Pro is even better than mine, though.

@connorpesnell7079 Год назад

Sean, what can this watch do as far as communication and notifications with iPhone? I currently use an Apple Watch but really only use it to work out and get notifications. Can this watch do the same?

@legend9018 Год назад

As long as the watch is connected to your phone you can receive and read text and WhatsApp notifications, push notifications from apps and you can customize what gets through and when it gets through. However you cannot reply to those messages like you can with the Apple Watch. You will also get notified of incoming calls and it will allow you to answer or hang up but you cannot speak through the watch like the Apple Watch but still decent capability. Hope this helps.

@breakingeighty Год назад

@@legend9018 Exactly what @legend9018 said!

@GrumpyGolf4 Год назад

I'm tempted to purchase this. I currently wear a Garmin Fenix 5x daily. It does a lot of what this watch does. The pretty screen of the S70 is the aluring factor; but $700 is a lot to pay for a second Garmin watch, and then there is the question of what I would do with the Fenix 5x?

@walkerseid9967 Год назад

I just bought one and don't want it. I'd sell you mine fro $600

@jimmysupafly1547 Год назад

I bought the s70 its easily best watch out there.

@cosmicheretic8129 10 месяцев назад

Same boat but with a Fenix 6 Sapphire. I will probably get an S70 now that I am addicted to golf again but would have to sell my Fenix 6 first.

@ddeboy002 25 дней назад

this watch is awesome with ct10s.

@CNote1906 Год назад

Would love your view on the best golf app for the apple watch. Anybody else using an apple watch and golf app please comment. Thanks

@breakingeighty Год назад

I'd check out Golfshot GPS if you dont want to use a shot tracker like Arccos.

@toneabet6252 Год назад

Never wear my apple watch after getting the garmin

@boredymcboredface8624 17 дней назад

Thankyou ! What application were you using - what were the big reasons for no more apple?

@visio4964 11 месяцев назад

Even if S70 could provide me that much in-depth information about the course, I still can not land the ball where I wanted it every time…I choose a range finder over a $700 smart watch.

@beaujames8267 9 месяцев назад

Enjoy the info thanks... also the screen behind you looks like a water tank lol and makes it look like your sitting on a giant toilet... 😂

@soupy01833 11 месяцев назад

I am about to go back to apple watch,. Love the battery life but hate the app. the app is just not up to todays standards, I also miss the interactions i have with my iphone. If only apple watches had the battery life of the s70.

@sunilsanghani1807 Год назад

I was tempted until I found out that Garmin doesn't have an upgrade/trade-in program. That's their achilles heel so unless I am into buying a dedicated must-have sport specific watch, it doesn't make any sense for me. Will gladly stick with my laser rangefinder.

@billyphelan7649 Год назад

Why would you buy a garmin Approach s70 watch for $700 that has no trade up value

@ddeboy002 25 дней назад

because it does what you need it to do. That's like saying Rolex or Omega or PP or Milles? Depends on your tastes and needs.

@RolandDobbins Год назад

No iPhone user should buy any of these Garmin watches in lieu of an Apple Watch. You could always dual-wield on the golf course, if you really want. They make sense as a primary watch for Android users.

@breakingeighty Год назад

I disagree. The Apple Watch is hands down a better smart watch and better day to day watch for most people. BUT if you care more about health/fitness, activity tracking, sleep tracking etc. The Garmin is way better than the Apple. The Apple Watch will give you much of the same data, but the Garmin will not only give it to you, but translate the data for you in a way that makes sense and allows you to make adjustments to your routines and workouts. I've worn an Apple Watch for 3 years straight. Since I got the S70, I've worn it 2 or 3 times. I'm at a point right now where I'm prioritizing health, so the Garmin has been a much better watch for that.

@nicolasbitcoin2549 Год назад

Love my epix as an iPhone user. Never wore my Apple Watch

@leeloopatsy 11 месяцев назад

I have a s42 not a s70. There are two main reasons the Garmin is so much better than the Apple Watch. 1) the app is free and totally connected to your iPhone. The equivalent apps are not free on the Apple Watch. 2) the battery. I can play three 18 holes with my Garmin. You better triple check your Apple Watch battery if you wan to be sure to be able to finish 18 holes.