Garmin · 2016
VivomoveSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Vivomove sits best on flat wrist widths of about 44–60mm (≈ 11.7–16.0cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The vívomove® in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 1 year of use per charge.
- 12mm thick. Thinner than 65% of 42mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size.
- polymer or stainless steel case, chemically strengthened glass glass.
Does the Vivomove fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivomove 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 vívomove®
Case 42.0mm · Lug-to-lug 42.0mm · Thickness 12.0mm · 51g
Balanced Fit
42mm on a 55mm wrist
Comfortably inside the edges of your wrist, and it seats and sits low enough to wear without thinking about it.
On a 55mm wrist the sweet spot is 47–53mm lug to lug. This one is 42mm, 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 wrist6.5mm spare each side
Comfortable, with visible skin either side.
- Off the wrist12.0mm off the skin
Normal sports-watch height for a wrist this size. (12.0mm case, back against the skin)
- How it seats~4.0mm under the rim
Seats well, with the case back following most of the wrist.
- Weight on the wrist51g
Light enough to forget you have it on. (0.9g per mm of wrist)
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Vivomove.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The vívomove® drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin vívomove®42mm · 12mm thick
3D preview
Garmin vívomove® 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.
vívomove® battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch1 year
vívomove® specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- Up to 1 year
- Case material
- polymer or stainless steel
- Bezel
- stainless steel
- Glass
- chemically strengthened glass
- Strap
- silicone, TPU or leather
- Storage
- 4 weeks of activity data
Full specification sheet
23 published lines across 9 groups, unedited
Overview
- Family
- Garmin
General
- Battery life
- Up to 1 year
- Case material
- polymer or stainless steel
- Lens material
- chemically strengthened glass
- Bezel material
- stainless steel
- Memory/history
- 4 weeks of activity data
- Strap material
- silicone, TPU or leather
- Quick release bands
- Yes (20 mm, Industry standard)
Additional
- Additional
- Note: The 5 ATM (50 m) water rating above, excludes leather bands. Please avoid prolonged exposure to water on leather bands.
Product Info
- Main SKU
- 010-01597-11
- Product ID
- 532348
- Product Name
- vívomove®
- Product Variation
- Classic, White with Leather Band
Clock features
- Time/date
- yes (time only)
- Analogue hands
Swimming features
- Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
Daily smart features
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth® Smart and ANT+®
- Smartphone compatibility
- iPhone®, Android™
- Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Activity tracking features
- Step counter
- Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
- Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
Health & Wellness Monitoring
- Sleep
Alternatives to the vívomove®
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
fēnix® 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 14.1mm
- Weight
- 58g
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Garmin
epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | 42 mm
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 14.2mm
- Weight
- 63g
Garmin
fēnix® 7S Pro – Solar Edition
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 14.1mm
- Weight
- 63g
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Garmin
epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition | 42 mm
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 14.2mm
- Weight
- 63g
Garmin
Approach® S70 - 42 mm
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 44g
Garmin
Bounce™
- Width
- 42mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 37.2g
vívomove® — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivomove fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivomove looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 44–60mm (about 11.7–16.0cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Vivomove battery last?
Garmin rates it at 1 year per charge in everyday use.
Is the Garmin Vivomove thick for a 42mm watch?
At 12mm, thinner than 65% of 42mm 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 Vivomove?
Certina DS Action Chrono PVD / Carbon / Bracelet, Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 3861 Moonshine Gold / Black Lacquer, TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer Stainless Steel / Silver, Huawei Watch 5 - 42mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivomove's 42mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
