Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar smartwatch

Garmin is a leading global provider of navigation, communication, and information devices. Founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao, the company was originally known as ProNav. The Garmin Fenix 7 series is one of their flagship multisport GPS watches, known for its rugged design and advanced outdoor tracking features.

While Garmin is an American-founded company based in Kansas, the vast majority of its consumer electronics, particularly its high-end wearable technology like the Fenix and Marq series, are manufactured in its own facilities in Taiwan. This vertical integration allows the company to maintain strict quality control over its sophisticated GPS and sensor hardware.

Today, Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland for tax and legal structures, but its operational headquarters remain in Olathe, Kansas, USA. It is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ, operating independently as a global leader in the aviation, marine, automotive, and fitness sectors.