Garmin Announces Legacy Hero Series GPS Smartwatches Inspired by “Captain Marvel,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”

Garmin International, Inc. today announced the Legacy Hero Series, a collection of two special edition GPS smartwatches inspired by Captain Marvel and Captain America: The First Avenger 

What’s Happening:

  • As part of their Legacy Hero Series, Garmin is introducing two new smartwatches inspired by Marvel’s greatest superheroes: Captain Marvel and Captain America.
  • Both watches feature unique styles and details worthy of the characters they’re modeled after.
  • The Legacy Hero Series watches will be available in September 2019.

 Avengers Smartwatch | Captain Marvel | Garmin

Captain Marvel:

  • Inspired by both her suit and photon energy, the Captain Marvel smartwatch features a premium, “Danvers blue” leather band with a light gold bezel representing Carol Danvers’ amazing Binary Form.
  • The Kree insignia is printed on the lens, and the case back of the watch is engraved with Captain Marvel’s famous challenge, “Higher, further, faster.”
  • This one-of-a-kind smartwatch is further brought to life with:
    • Character-themed watch faces
    • Goal animations
    • Captain Marvel Garmin Connect app experience with exclusive badges
    • Carol Danvers-inspired avatars
    • And more
  • The Captain Marvel smartwatch has a battery life of up to 7 days in smartwatch mode, features a 40mm watch case, and comes with an additional “Danvers blue” silicone band in the box.

Avengers Smartwatch | First Avenger | Garmin

Captain America: The First Avenger:

  • In a nod to Captain America’s patriotism and his military background, the First Avenger smartwatch features a premium tactical leather band with a textured nubuck leather interior modeled after Steve Rogers’ vintage 1940s military gear. Midnight blue details and a brushed stainless steel bezel pay homage to the hero’s signature Vibranium shield.
  • The case back of the watch is engraved with First Avenger’s famous boast, “I can do this all day.”
  • This one-of-a-kind smartwatch is further brought to life with:
    • Character-themed watch faces
    • Goal animations
    • A First Avenger Garmin Connect app experience with exclusive badges
    • First Avenger-inspired avatars
    • And more
  • The First Avenger smartwatch has a battery life of up to 8 days in smartwatch mode, features a 45mm watch case, and comes with an additional midnight blue silicone band in the box.
  • It can be worn on your right wrist or… on your left.

More details:

  • Both Legacy Hero Series are packed with the latest Garmin wellness features, including:
    • 24/7 health monitoring
    • On-screen workouts
    • Fitness tracking
    • Smart notification
    • Exclusive Connect IQ content
    • Music
    • Safety and tracking with incident detection
    • Garmin pay
    • Compatibility with almost any smartphone
  • The Legacy Hero Series is the latest innovation from the ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment that develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles.
  • Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, there is a Garmin product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.
  • Both Garmin Smartwatches are due to be released in September of 2019

 What They’re Saying:

  • Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales: “Garmin couldn’t be more excited to once again collaborate with Marvel on these special edition smartwatches, when we launched the Marvel-themed vivofit jr’s, we realized that the parents buying them were almost as excited about the product as their kids. Identifying with heroes and aspiring for greatness is something for all ages, and the Legacy Hero Series delivers on that in a subtle, elegant way.”
  • Josh Silverman, EVP, Global Product Commercialization, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: “We’re excited to have two of Marvel’s most iconic characters integrated into this cutting-edge experience with Garmin’s new collection, with these special edition smartwatches, everyone can have a wearable reminder of the never-give-up spirit of Captain Marvel and Captain America.”