Avionics
Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro
New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology
Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch
Garmin’s new D2 Mach 2 Pro watch enables satellite messaging via the Iridium network.

Garmin has unveiled the D2 Mach 2 Pro, a watch that combines satellite and cellular connectivity with the aviation maps, flight planning, weather, health monitoring, and fitness features of previous D2 models. The price of the new watch, announced at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo on Tuesday, is $1,549.99.

The D2 Mach 2 Pro’s 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display is housed in a 51-mm case surrounded by a carbon gray DLC titanium bezel. The watch includes both a Chestnut leather and silicone QuickFit watchbands. Battery life is up to 24 days.

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