Garmin S2 vs S4 GPS watches?

[Beezerk]

I'm struggling to decide between the two, not really fussed about the bluetooth bells and whistles of the S4 but having the ability to add hazards is a big plus.
The S1 is out of the question as I want one with a replaceable strap should it ever come to it.

Does anyone have any experience with either of these watches?

 

[Curls]

Aaaaand helpful response No 1 is.... no!



But I have the S3, you can add hazards to that if you wish and the strap is pretty darn rugged. I mean I haven't gone rock climbing with it but it'd be hard to imagine breaking it. You cant add hazards to the S1 so fair enough if thats out. I love my S3, saw nothing in the 2 or 4 to tempt me away. The yardages are pretty perfect around my track with the exception of one hole, and I think that's just the way the green is a funky shape. Once you know about it you wont go wrong. At my level knowing the front middle back is probably more detail than I need, my ability limiting the usefulness of that data. If the winds in, I'll play the back yardage. And visa versa. Doesn't stop me coming up short and short left/right, that'll be the way I haven't connected properly.

Whichever one you get I cant imagine you'll be disappointed, I don't wear a watch in real life and thought I'd not get on with it (also have very slim wrists so thought it would be spinning around on me. Not a bit of it. After a round I didn't know it was there. Now I miss it if I DON'T have it on! Great piece of kit.

 

[CMAC]

Helpful response number 2 is.............

Skycaddie watch!:thup:

 

[matt71]

Aaaaand helpful response No 1 is.... no!



But I have the S3, you can add hazards to that if you wish and the strap is pretty darn rugged. I mean I haven't gone rock climbing with it but it'd be hard to imagine breaking it. You cant add hazards to the S1 so fair enough if thats out. I love my S3, saw nothing in the 2 or 4 to tempt me away. The yardages are pretty perfect around my track with the exception of one hole, and I think that's just the way the green is a funky shape. Once you know about it you wont go wrong. At my level knowing the front middle back is probably more detail than I need, my ability limiting the usefulness of that data. If the winds in, I'll play the back yardage. And visa versa. Doesn't stop me coming up short and short left/right, that'll be the way I haven't connected properly.

Whichever one you get I cant imagine you'll be disappointed, I don't wear a watch in real life and thought I'd not get on with it (also have very slim wrists so thought it would be spinning around on me. Not a bit of it. After a round I didn't know it was there. Now I miss it if I DON'T have it on! Great piece of kit.

I mirror Curls reply

I have an S3 myself and love it to bits, can add hazards and comes in handy when I play in the states as well. It may be cheaper now as I think its end of line

 

[Beezerk]

Helpful response number 2 is.............

Skycaddie watch!:thup:

The Linx?
Don't you have to pay £40 a year to be able to add hazards?

I did consider the S3 but I like the idea of a changeable strap given the stories I've read about the S1 straps breaking.
Have the straps been beefed up on the S3? I've a clumsy bugger at best so I know I'd end up breaking it

 

[Curls]

The Linx?

Have the straps been beefed up on the S3?

No idea chap, but the S3 strap is pretty robust. Best thing I could suggest is going to an American golf or something and trying a couple of different watches on. I asked if I could hit a few shots in the net with a 7 iron while wearing the watch, no issue, at the time they were doing a really good price so I bought it there. That said if it was much cheaper elsewhere I'd consider showrooming and buying online. I've not heard these stories about the S1 strap breaking, either its a fault, the strap is different to the S3 or there be monsters out there.

 

[jhills89]

have had the S3 for well over a year and have ahd no problems with the strap. Think i would even struggle to break it. Was debating the S3 or S4 but i play golf to relax the last thing i want is my wtach bleeping with people trying to text me. S3 for me!!

 

[CMAC]

The Linx?
Don't you have to pay £40 a year to be able to add hazards?

I did consider the S3 but I like the idea of a changeable strap given the stories I've read about the S1 straps breaking.
Have the straps been beefed up on the S3? I've a clumsy bugger at best so I know I'd end up breaking it

subs are optional on skycaddie watch, more accurate and updates courses quickly. No idea about adding hazards, I can see them.

 

[m10johnson]

There really is no reason to go for the S4 in all honesty. Either go S2 or the TomTom, which is a little small in its design

 

[Beezerk]

There really is no reason to go for the S4 in all honesty. Either go S2 or the TomTom, which is a little small in its design

Yes I know what you're saying, I'm a sucker for gadgetry lol however it is a birthday so I may as well try and push my luck :thup:
I see there's another thread regarding gps watches where the Bushnell devices are popular and to be honest I'd not even contemplated the Tom Tom watch. Thanks for the confusion

 

[Wooky]

Go for the best of both worlds.
S1 watch for simplicity & ease of use + it's cheaper.
Then, when funds allow, get a Bushnell V2 jolt laser for hazards/ lay up's, also handy for the winter temp greens, when a watch is no use what so ever.

 

[Beezerk]

Thought I'd better put you all out of your misery, after doing lots of research I went for the new Golfbuddy WT4. It has all the extras of the high end Garmin without all that smartwatch guff which I didn't really want anyway.
I've read the bad reviews regarding the charging pins but I'm hoping they were just a bit cack handed when plugging them in
The missus says it's arriving to her work today so I may try the sympathy routine to get it early :thup: