Approach® S40Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Approach® S40 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 46–62mm (≈ 12.3–16.6cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Approach® S40 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 15 hours of use per charge.
- 11.7mm thick. Thinner than 87% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size.
- 1.2 in (30.4mm) diameter display.
- chemically strengthened glass case, chemically strengthened glass glass.
Does the Approach® S40 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Approach® S40 overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Approach® S40.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Approach® S40 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Approach® S4043.4mm · 11.7mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Approach® S40 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® S40 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch15 hours
How the Approach® S40 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use10 days#179 of 257
- GPS tracking15 hours#184 of 233
Approach® S40 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 daysGPS mode: Up to 15 hours
- Display
- 1.2 in (30.4mm) diameter
- Resolution
- 240 x 240 pixels
- Bezel
- metal
- Glass
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap
- silicone
- Storage
- 64 MB
- Charging
- Garmin proprietary plug charger
Full specification sheet
59 published lines across 12 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Battery life
- Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 daysGPS mode: Up to 15 hours
- Display Size
- 1.2 in (30.4mm) diameter
- Color display
- Lens Material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Bezel Material
- metal
- Memory/History
- 64 MB
- Strap material
- silicone
- Charging method
- Garmin proprietary plug charger
- Display resolution
- 240 x 240 pixels
- Quick Release bands
Sensors
- GPS
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-02140-02
- Product ID
- 635923
- Product Name
- Approach® S40
- Product Variation
- Light Gold with White Band
Clock Features
- Timer
- Stopwatch
- Time/date
- Alarm clock
- GPS Time Sync
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Automatic daylight saving time
Golfing Features
- Custom targets
- Handicap scoring
- Digital scorecard
- Garmin AutoShot™
- Round timer/odometer
- TruSwing™ compatible
- Auto CourseView updates
- Yardage to layups/doglegs
- Hazards and course targets
- Green View with manual pin position
- 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)
- automatic
Running Features
- GPS-based distance, time and pace
Activity Profiles
- Cycling
- Biking, Indoor Biking
Daily Smart Features
- Calendar
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth® Smart
- Find My Phone
- Weather forecasts
- Smart Notifications
- Smartphone compatibility
- iPhone®, Android™
- Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Activity Tracking Features
- TrueUp™
- Step counter
- Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
- Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Health & Wellness Monitoring
- Hydration
- yes (in Garmin Connect™)
- Women's health
- yes (in Garmin Connect™)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
- GPS speed and distance
- Touch and/or button lock
- Auto Pause® automatic timer halt
- Auto Lap® interval tracking feature
Alternatives to the Approach® S40
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Approach S42
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Vivoactive 3
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Venu
- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
Garmin
D2™ Air
- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
Garmin
Venu 2 Plus
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Garmin
D2™ Air X10
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Approach® S40 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Approach® S40 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach® S40 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 46–62mm (about 12.3–16.6cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Approach® S40 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 15 hours per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Approach® S40 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 10 days in everyday use it ranks #179 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Approach® S40 thick for a 43mm watch?
At 11.7mm, thinner than 87% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size. 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® S40?
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, Oppo Watch X2 Mini, Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Stainless Steel / Black Meteorite / Bracelet, Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow / Bracelet all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Approach® S40's 43.4mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
