Garmin launches limited Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition inspired by Japanese sportsmanship in Singapore

A limited sale of 50 pieces will be available in Singapore

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Singapore, 4 June 2020 - Garmin, the leading brand of smart wearable devices, has ran side by side with runners around the world for more than 63 billion kilometers, which is equivalent to travelling around the earth 1,572,013 times since the release of its first sports watch in 2003.

Having conquered numerous international competitions and training challenges with top athletes, Garmin today officially launches the Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition with a limited sale of 50 pieces in Singapore. The limited edition has been made in close collaboration with the design team from Japan, incorporating iconic elements of Japan to celebrate their legendary sportsmanship and as an uplifting cheer to lead into a 2021.

Running is a constant pursuit for challenges and discovery of self-potential. Even though the 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed, the battle lines are yet to be drawn. The Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition celebrates every single breakthrough and records the legend you become.

The latest Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition features a strong Japanese aesthetic and exclusive serial number plate engraved on the caseback. This special edition gets a bold red and white facelift with matching red and white straps. Its metal buttons and buckle are complemented by a limited-edition serial number plate, influenced by athletes’ desire to be among the medal winners. The exclusive watch face combines the sacred Mount Fuji with the sun disc of the Japanese flag, aims to inspire the runners’ passion to push themselves to reach new heights and setting new personal bests, representing each runner’s determination to make their next race legendary.

Designed to Inspire - Japan-Inspired Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition

The limited edition features a bold red and white facelift with matching strap and an exclusive watch face taking sacred Mount Fuji as its theme, symbolizing the Yamato spirit as well as the burning passion of runners. The gold metal buttons and buckle signify a pursuit of glory, the athletes’ desire to achieve new peaks of performance and excellence in their sport. Based on the iconic Forerunner series sports watch, the new edition goes on to provide scientific analysis for wearers through analyzing running dynamics data and monitoring runners’ health conditions to improve training results.

The Forerunner 245 Music Japan Edition takes the lead to demonstrate the science of running with as a runner’s most intimate running companion. The smartwatch monitors performance and health science including physiological measurements, running dynamics and wellness features including blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, sleep monitoring to help athletes understand their health and training profiles to push their limits further.

Pricing and Availability

The Forerunner 245 Music Japan Limited Edition is officially launched today at a recommended retail price of SGD 559 with a limited sale of 50 pieces on KrisShop.com.

For more than 30 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at Garmin.com.sg/news/pressroom/ or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, instagram.com/GarminSG and youtube.com/GarminSingaporeAsia.