Recommended Guidelines for Caring for Your MARQ Watch

The Garmin MARQ® watch series is designed for people who lead an active lifestyle, and they’re built with reliability, comfort, and good looks in mind. To get the most out of your MARQ watch, it is important to practice regular care of your watch and watch bands. General fit and care information for Garmin watches can be found by following the link below.

• Fit and Care for Your Garmin Wearable
  

The MARQ watch has watch bands that are designed to specifically fit with the MARQ watch series and provide a premium level of comfort. For these watch bands, specific care instructs are found below.

Hybrid Titanium/Silicone Bracelet

• To clean, wipe the metal band with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with water. Allow the band to dry completely before wearing.
• Do not use metal polish or abrasives to clean or refinish your metal band. Damage to cosmetic finishes may result.
• Cleaning the silicone:
  • Use rubbing alcohol with a microfiber cloth to clean any build up followed by rinsing with water.
    • A soft bristle brush may help remove stubborn buildup
  • After washing, allow the band to dry in an open air environment

Italian Vacchetta Leather Strap

• Leather bands are intended for casual wear and are not recommended for vigorous activity.
• To clean, wipe the leather band with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. You may dampen the cloth lightly, if needed, to remove dirt buildup. Allow the band to dry completely before wearing.
• Leather cleaners and polishes may cause discoloration.
• Leather is a natural material that will take on a patina look under normal use.

Jacquard-weave Nylon Strap

• Clean with a dry or damp cloth
• Dry in an open air environment
• Do no subject the band to excessive heat, such as accelerating the drying process by using a hair dryer or clothes dryer

Flush Molded Silicone Strap

Salt deposits may build up in grooves of texture with saltwater exposure or excessive sweating.

• Regularly clean your band by rinsing it with water.
  
• Use rubbing alcohol with a microfiber cloth to clean any build up followed by rinsing with water.
  • A soft bristle brush may help remove stubborn buildup
• After washing, allow the band to dry in an open air environment