Garmin · 2013
Approach® S2Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
45mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
69mm
Weight
52g
The Garmin Approach® S2 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 73–99mm (≈ 19.5–26.4cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Approach® S2 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 8 hours of use per charge.
- 14mm thick. Middle of the pack for thickness at this width.
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter display.
- chemically strengthened glass case, chemically strengthened glass glass.
Does the Approach® S2 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Approach® S2 overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Watch Fit Tool
For sports watches, lug-to-lug (L2L) is what matters most — it decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist. Bulky is fine; overhang is not.
Measure at the point where you wear your watch — typically just below the wrist bone.
Flat width — lay your arm on a table, palm facing up, and measure straight across the top of your wrist with a ruler. Bone to bone; do not follow the curve down the sides.
Around — wrap a tape measure snugly round the wrist. No tape? Wrap a strip of paper, mark the overlap and hold the strip against a ruler.
Width ≠ circumference. They are different numbers — around 170mm is about 64mm across — so set the toggle to whichever one you actually measured before you type it in.
Garmin Approach® S2
Case 69.0mm · Lug-to-lug 69.0mm · Thickness 14.0mm · 52g
Lugs Overhang
69mm on a 55mm wrist
The lugs run 7.0mm past each edge of your wrist — this is a size too big.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 69mm — look a size down.
Measure where you wear it, just below the wrist bone. Either of these works — the tool converts between them.
- 1. Flat width — arm flat on a table, palm up. Measure straight across the top of the wrist, bone to bone, ignoring the curve down the sides.
- 2. Around — a tape, or a strip of paper marked and held against a ruler, snug the whole way round.
Leather: Attaches at the lugs, so the case back rests on your skin. Thins and softens with wear. Typical figures, not this model’s own.
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- Across the wrist7.0mm over each side
The lug tips reach past the flat of your wrist and sit on the slope.
- Off the wrist14.0mm off the skin
A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (14.0mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~19.8mm under the rim
The case is as wide as the flat of your wrist, so it rests on the curve and will rock.
- Weight on the wrist52g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.9g per mm of wrist)
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Approach® S2.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Approach® S2 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Approach® S245mm × 69mm · 14mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Approach® S2 on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Approach® S2 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch8 hours
How the Approach® S2 ranks on battery
Against the 296 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use21 days#107 of 285
- GPS tracking8 hours#255 of 267
Approach® S2 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Watch mode: Up to 3 weeksGPS mode: Up to 8 hours
- Display
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Resolution
- 64 x 32 pixels
- Glass
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap
- silicone
- Storage
- 32 MB
Full specification sheet
21 published lines across 7 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Battery life
- Watch mode: Up to 3 weeksGPS mode: Up to 8 hours
- Display Size
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Lens Material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Memory/History
- 32 MB
- Strap material
- silicone
- Display resolution
- 64 x 32 pixels
Sensors
- GPS
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-01139-00
- Product ID
- 126596
- Product Name
- Approach® S2
- Product Variation
- White/Gray Watch
Clock Features
- Time/date
- GPS Time Sync
- Automatic daylight saving time
Golfing Features
- Digital scorecard
- Round timer/odometer
- Yardage to layups/doglegs
- Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
- Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
Daily Smart Features
- Connectivity
- ANT+™
Alternatives to the Approach® S2
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
D2 Air X15
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12.5mm
- Weight
- 38g
Garmin
Venu 4 45mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12.5mm
- Weight
- 38g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Instinct® E – 45 mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.2mm
- Weight
- 48g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 53g
Approach® S2 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Approach® S2 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach® S2 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 73–99mm (about 19.5–26.4cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Approach® S2 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 8 hours per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Approach® S2 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 21 days in everyday use it ranks #107 of the 285 Garmin watches in our database — the top 38% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Approach® S2 thick for a 45mm watch?
At 14mm, middle of the pack for thickness at this width. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Approach® S2?
OnePlus Watch Lite, Oppo Watch S, Google Pixel Watch 4 - 45mm, Tissot T-Race Chronograph PVD / Black / Rubber all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Approach® S2's 45mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Garmin Approach® S2?
69mm, against a 45mm case width. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that decides overhang: if it exceeds the flat width of your wrist, the lugs sit past the edge no matter how modest the case diameter looks.
