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 77% 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.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Approach® S6.
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 257
- GPS tracking10 hours#211 of 233
Top three in the Garmin range for everyday (smartwatch) use.
See all 268 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
Venu 4 - 45mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12mm
- 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, AMOLED
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 53g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Venu 3
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12mm
- Weight
- 47g
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 257 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.
