Founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min H. Kao under the name ProNav. The name was later changed to Garmin from the combination of the first names of its founders. Garmin is involved with the aviation, marine, automotive, fitness and outdoor industries. Since 2003 the brand has expanded more and more into wristwear. With an initial focus on running specifically, Garmin watches have now become multisport smartwatches. The brand has released specified models for a range of activities, from swimming and golf to hiking. The watches include a host of biosensors and can monitor heart rate, performance, activity and calorie trackers and many more.
