Garmin · 2014
Approach S6Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Approach S6 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 47–64mm (≈ 12.6–17.1cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Approach® S6 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.
- 46.6g on the wrist. Lighter than 75% of the 45mm watches we have weights for.
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter display.
- chemically strengthened glass case, chemically strengthened glass glass.
Does the Approach S6 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Approach S6 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® S6
Case 45.0mm · Lug-to-lug 45.0mm · Thickness 14.2mm · 47g
Balanced Fit
45mm on a 55mm wrist
Across the wrist it works — 5.0mm spare each side — but a tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 45mm, so you could go bigger.
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 wrist5.0mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist14.2mm off the skin
A tall watch on this wrist. Fine over a sleeve, awkward under one. (14.2mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~5.2mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist47g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.8g per mm of wrist)
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Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Approach® S6 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Approach® S645mm · 14.2mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Approach® S6 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® S6 battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch10 hours
How the Approach® S6 ranks on battery
No Garmin in our database is rated for longer everyday (smartwatch) use.
- Everyday use140 days#1 of 285
- GPS tracking10 hours#243 of 267
Top three in the Garmin range for everyday (smartwatch) use.
See all 296 Garmin watches ranked by battery lifeApproach® S6 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Watch mode: Up to 20 weeksGPS mode: Up to 10 hours
- Display
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Resolution
- 180 x 180 pixels
- Glass
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap
- TPU
- Storage
- 512 MB
Full specification sheet
41 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Battery life
- Watch mode: Up to 20 weeksGPS mode: Up to 10 hours
- Display Size
- 1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
- Color display
- Lens Material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Memory/History
- 512 MB
- Strap material
- TPU
- Display resolution
- 180 x 180 pixels
Sensors
- GPS
- Compass
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-01195-00
- Product ID
- 138810
- Product Name
- Approach® S6
- Product Variation
- Light
Clock Features
- Time/date
- Alarm clock
- GPS Time Sync
- Automatic daylight saving time
Golfing Features
- PinPointer
- Swing Tempo
- Custom targets
- Tempo Training
- Full vector map
- Handicap scoring
- Digital scorecard
- Round timer/odometer
- TruSwing™ compatible
- Yardage to layups/doglegs
- Hazards and course targets
- 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)
- Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
- 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
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
- Touch and/or button lock
Alternatives to the Approach® S6
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® S6 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Approach S6 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Approach S6 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 47–64mm (about 12.6–17.1cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Approach S6 battery last?
Garmin rates it at 10 hours per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Approach S6 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 140 days in everyday use it ranks #1 of the 285 Garmin watches in our database — the longest-rated Garmin we have data for. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Approach S6 thick for a 45mm watch?
At 14.2mm, thicker than 68% of 45mm 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 S6?
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 S6's 45mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
