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Garmin Launches D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 Aviator Watches With Avionics Integration

Pilot-focused wearables link to Garmin avionics for on‑wrist aircraft status with voice commands for flight tasks.

Overview

  • Both models are on sale through Garmin’s website and partner retailers with full feature lists and published pricing.
  • D2 Air X15 features a 45 mm AMOLED display, up to 10 days of battery life, a multi‑intensity LED flashlight with a red option, dynamic airport‑weather colors, and PlaneSync compatibility at $649.99.
  • D2 Mach 2 comes in 47 mm ($1,349.99) and 51 mm ($1,499.99) sizes with up to 26 days of battery life, sapphire AMOLED glass, advanced aviation maps, live track or breadcrumb flight paths, and a 40‑meter dive rating.
  • Software tools include an aviation morning report with airport weather and a health summary, on‑device voice commands like “Direct to” and “Show me the METAR,” geo‑referenced voice notes, and two‑way messaging via Garmin Messenger.
  • When paired with Garmin Pilot and compatible avionics, the watches display flight and navigation data, relay crew alerting messages, and, with PlaneSync, show remote aircraft status such as fuel, electrical, database, and location.