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Garmin Approach S70 42 mm: AMOLED and virtual caddie
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The 42 mm Approach S70 is for golfers who want Garmin's most complete golf watch but find the larger version too big on the wrist. It brings the virtual caddie, shot dispersion view and full fitness tracking into a smaller case with a white ceramic bezel, sold here as a bundle with a cleaning cloth and a power bank.
- Case size
- 42 mm
- Weight
- Not stated for the watch alone
- Display
- 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen
- GPS battery
- Up to 15 h
- Subscription
- Not stated
In its favour
- 42 mm case with a white ceramic bezel, the smallest case size listed in this guide.
- Virtual caddie gives club suggestions using wind, elevation and swing data, as stated.
- 43,000+ preloaded courses on a 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen with CourseView maps.
Good to know
- The listed 349 g is a bundle weight; the watch weight on its own is not stated.
- Bundle extras such as the power bank add cost without improving the watch itself.
Our take
Golf features on the wrist
The listing highlights a virtual caddie that suggests clubs from wind, elevation and your own swing data, and a shot dispersion chart that shows which hazards come into play with a given club. CourseView maps cover more than 43,000 preloaded courses on a 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen.
That is more on-course guidance than a basic yardage watch gives. The listing does not spell out which of these extras rely on a Garmin Golf membership, so check before you buy if you want to avoid a yearly fee.
Battery and charging
Garmin quotes up to 15 hours in GPS mode and up to 10 days as a smartwatch. Fifteen hours covers a round with time to spare. The bundle includes a USB-C charging and data cable plus a small power bank, which can top the watch up in the car between rounds.
Fitness away from the course
The S70 is a full sports watch too. The listing mentions fitness age, access to 1,600 exercises through the Garmin Connect app, free running plans from Garmin Coach, HIIT tracking and strength training insights with muscle group analysis. Stress, body energy and hydration tracking run around the clock.
For a golfer who also runs, cycles or goes to the gym, that means one device instead of two.
Size and what the bundle weight means
The case is 42 mm, smaller than every other watch in this comparison where a size is given. The listed weight of 349 g covers the whole bundle, including the power bank, so it tells you nothing about the watch on your wrist. Garmin's own figure for the watch alone is not stated here.
Against the S44 and S12
The Garmin Approach S44 offers a similar AMOLED screen in a 43 mm case at a listed 42.4 g, but without the virtual caddie or deep fitness features. The Approach S12 is far simpler and lighter, with button control and a 30 hour GPS battery. The S70 is the one to pick when you want every feature in the smallest case.
Verdict
Buy the 42 mm S70 if you want Garmin's virtual caddie, AMOLED maps and serious fitness tracking in a case that suits a slimmer wrist. If you only need clear yardages and hazard view, the Garmin Approach S44 does that in a light 43 mm case, and the Approach S12 is the pick for simplicity and battery life.
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Amazon listing title: Garmin Approach S70 Golf GPS Watch AMOLED 42mm (White) Fitness Bundle