
Garmin · 2021
Approach® G12Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
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The Approach® G12 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 30 hours of use per charge.
- Water rated to IPX7.
- 25.1g on the wrist.
- 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) sunlight-readable, high-resolution, monochrome display.
Does the Approach® G12 fit your wrist?
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Check offerApproach® G12 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch30 hours
How the Approach® G12 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- GPS tracking30 hours#92 of 233
Approach® G12 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- up to 30 hours (GPS mode)
- Display
- 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
- Resolution
- 176 x 176 pixels
- Water rating
- IPX7
Full specification sheet
31 published lines across 6 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Dimension
- 1.8" x 2.0" x 0.5" (45.8 x 51.3 x 12.4 mm)
- Interface
- USB
- Battery Type
- internal rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life
- up to 30 hours (GPS mode)
- Display Size
- 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
- Display Type
- sunlight-readable, high-resolution, monochrome
- Water rating
- IPX7
- Display resolution
- 176 x 176 pixels
Sensors
- High-sensitivity receiver
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-02555-00
- Product ID
- 739416
- Product Name
- Approach® G12
- Release Date
- 3/16/2021
- Product Variation
- Device Only
Golfing Features
- Green View
- Tournament legal
- Digital scorecard
- Manual Pin Position
- Round timer/odometer
- Auto CourseView updates
- Yardage to layups/doglegs
- Hazards and course targets
- Pairs with Garmin Golf app
- Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide
- CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
- Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
- Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
- Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
Daily Smart Features
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth® Smart
- Smartphone compatibility
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Approach® G12 — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Garmin Approach® G12 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 30 hours per charge in everyday use.
