Garmin’s epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire smartwatch is $362 off, and yes, it’s as stacked as it sounds

SAVE $361.99: As of April 11, Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition 51mm smartwatch is available for $738 at Amazon. That’s 33% off its regular price of $1,099.99.

I want a smartwatch that doesn’t just count steps and look vaguely sporty. I want something that could double as my wilderness survival kit if it had to. Garmin’s epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire is exactly that and it’s currently $738 at Amazon, which is $362 off the usual price of $1,099.99. That’s not a casual discount. That’s the kind of cut that could replace half your gear bag.

This thing is unapologetically overbuilt, and I mean that in the best way. A scratch-resistant sapphire lens, titanium bezel, and a 1.4-inch always-on AMOLED display that somehow looks crisp even when you’re drenched in sweat. It’s designed for larger wrists, sure, but it’s not clunky. It’s confident.

One of my favorite ridiculous-but-useful features? The built-in flashlight. Not a metaphorical one. An actual LED with strobe modes. Try navigating a campsite or fumbling with gear in the dark and tell me that’s not genius.

Then there’s the training tech. Hill score and endurance score features track how strong you are on inclines and how all your workouts stack up into real-world stamina. Garmin has basically turned this thing into a wearable sports psychologist with its 24/7 health tracking, sleep insights, and morning reports that synthesize your readiness for the day like some kind of wrist-mounted oracle.

• Price: $738.00 $1,099.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Size: 51mm

• Display: 1.4-inch always-on AMOLED

• Lens: Scratch-resistant sapphire

• Bezel: Titanium

• Battery Life: Up to 16 days (384 hours)

• Health Features: HRV, Pulse Ox, advanced sleep tracking, morning report

• Fitness Features: Hill score, endurance score, strength training, running power

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB

• Compatibility: Android and iOS

• Extras: Built-in flashlight, GPS, touchscreen, notifications, gesture control

It even tracks wrist-based running power, strength workouts, and has pacing tools dialed in for race day. So yes, you’re covered if you’re running a trail marathon or just want your smartwatch to flex harder than you do.

I think if you’ve been circling the idea of upgrading to a true performance smartwatch, this is the kind of deal that makes it a whole lot easier to say yes.