The Garmin Lily 2 is a stylish smartwatch designed primarily for everyday fitness tracking and casual sports. However, its suitability for scuba diving or snorkeling is limited due to its water resistance rating and feature set.
Water Resistance and Suitability
The Garmin Lily 2 has a water resistance rating of 5 ATM, which means it can withstand water pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 meters. This rating makes it suitable for activities like swimming in a pool or the ocean, but it is not specifically designed for scuba diving[5][6]. While you can wear it while snorkeling, Garmin recommends caution, as the watch lacks advanced features typically required for diving, such as depth tracking and specific dive metrics.Features Relevant to Water Activities
- Swimming Metrics: The Lily 2 supports pool swimming metrics, allowing users to track basic swim data like laps and duration. However, it does not support open water swimming metrics, which are essential for tracking swims in the ocean or lakes[1][3].- GPS Functionality: The newer Lily 2 Active model includes built-in GPS, which is beneficial for tracking outdoor activities like running or cycling but does not extend to open water swimming or diving[3].
Conclusion
In summary, while the Garmin Lily 2 can be worn during snorkeling due to its water resistance, it is not suitable for scuba diving. Users should consider more specialized dive watches if they plan to engage in scuba activities. For casual swimmers and snorkelers looking for a fashionable fitness tracker, the Lily 2 offers adequate functionality but lacks the robust features needed for serious aquatic sports.Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioBRrdmYjew
[2] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/garmin-lily-depth-review.html
[3] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/garmin-lily-2-active-with-gps-review.html
[4] https://thedisconnekt.com/garmin-lily-2-review/
[5] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=oxpDS1HWGf1HtWitgrdTy6
[6] https://www.scuba.com/p-grml2cw/garmin-lily-2-classic-sport-gps-smartwatch
[7] https://www.scuba.com/p-grml2w/garmin-lily-2-sport-gps-smartwatch
[8] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=SkpfolNV751whfl068oltA