Garmin · 2013
Approach S4Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
46mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
61mm
Weight
58.4g
The Garmin Approach S4 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 64–87mm (≈ 17.1–23.2cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Approach® S4 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 10 hours of use per charge.
- 14.8mm thick. Thicker than 69% of 46mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist.
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter display.
- chemically strengthened glass case, chemically strengthened glass glass.
Does the Approach S4 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Approach S4 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® S4
Case 61.0mm · Lug-to-lug 61.0mm · Thickness 14.8mm · 58g
Lugs Overhang
61mm on a 55mm wrist
The lugs run 3.0mm 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 61mm — 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 wrist3.0mm over each side
The lug tips reach past the flat of your wrist and sit on the slope.
- Off the wrist14.8mm off the skin
A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (14.8mm 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 wrist58g
Substantial without being a burden — the usual weight of a steel watch on a wrist this size. (1.1g per mm of wrist)
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Approach S4.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Approach® S4 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Approach® S446mm × 61mm · 14.8mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Approach® S4 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® S4 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch10 hours
How the Approach® S4 ranks on battery
Against the 296 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use42 days#59 of 285
- GPS tracking10 hours#243 of 267
Approach® S4 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Watch mode: up to 6 weeksGPS mode: up to 10 hours
- Display
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Resolution
- 128 x 128 pixels
- Glass
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap
- silicone
- Storage
- 32 MB
Full specification sheet
29 published lines across 7 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Battery life
- Watch mode: up to 6 weeksGPS mode: up to 10 hours
- Display Size
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Lens Material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Memory/History
- 32 MB
- Strap material
- silicone
- Display resolution
- 128 x 128 pixels
Sensors
- GPS
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-01212-00
- Product ID
- 140528
- Product Name
- Approach® S4
- Product Variation
- White Watch
Clock Features
- Time/date
- Alarm clock
- GPS Time Sync
- Automatic daylight saving time
Golfing Features
- Custom targets
- Digital scorecard
- Round timer/odometer
- TruSwing™ compatible
- Yardage to layups/doglegs
- Green View with manual pin position
- 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, ANT+™
- Smart Notifications
- Smartphone compatibility
- iPhone®, Android®, Windows®
- Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
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Approach® S4 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Approach S4 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach S4 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 64–87mm (about 17.1–23.2cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Approach S4 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 10 hours per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Approach S4 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 42 days in everyday use it ranks #59 of the 285 Garmin watches in our database — the top 21% of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Approach S4 thick for a 46mm watch?
At 14.8mm, thicker than 69% of 46mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist. 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 S4?
Honor Watch 5 Pro - Bluetooth, Huawei Watch GT 6 - 46mm, Samsung Galaxy Watch8 LTE Classic, Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Worldtimer 45.5 Master Chronometer GMT Ceramic / Black - Grey / Rubber all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Approach S4's 46mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Garmin Approach S4?
61mm, against a 46mm 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.
