Wear your Garmin Venu with your mechanical watch | Smartlet
Wear your Garmin Venu and your mechanical watch at the same time
Yes. Smartlet is compatible with the Garmin Venu 2, Venu 3, and Venu Sq 2. Lug widths range from 18mm to 20mm - all natively supported. All sensors remain fully operational. No modification to the mechanical watch required. Fully reversible in seconds.
Garmin Venu combines a vivid AMOLED display with Garmin's full health platform. Body Battery, SpO2, HRV status, stress tracking. Smartlet replaces your mechanical watch strap via the standard spring-bar system and positions your Venu on the same wrist. No adapter required.
How it works
Smartlet replaces your mechanical watch strap via the standard spring-bar system. Classic, Shadow, or Titanium. No tools required.
Garmin Venu uses a standard 20mm lug and connects directly to Smartlet with no additional part. Smartlet replaces your mechanical watch strap via the standard spring-bar system. No modification to the mechanical watch.
Both watches sit on the same wrist. All Garmin Venu sensors maintain direct skin contact and operate normally.
Garmin Venu models supported
| Model | Smartlet compatible | Lug width | Release year | Case size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venu 2 | Compatible | 20mm | 2021 | 45mm |
| Venu 2S | Compatible | 18mm | 2021 | 40mm |
| Venu 2 Plus | Compatible | 20mm | 2022 | 43mm |
| Venu Sq 2 | Compatible | 20mm | 2022 | 40mm |
| Venu 3 | Compatible | 22mm | 2023 | 45mm |
| Venu 3S | Compatible | 18mm | 2023 | 41mm |
Mechanical watches worn with Garmin Venu
Other smartwatches
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a Garmin Venu and a mechanical watch at the same time?
Yes. Smartlet makes it possible to wear your Garmin Venu and a mechanical watch simultaneously on the same wrist. Smartlet replaces your mechanical watch strap via the standard spring-bar system and holds your Garmin Venu against the same wrist. Both watches run at the same time. All Garmin Venu health sensors maintain full skin contact and operate normally. You no longer have to choose between your health data and your mechanical watch every morning.
Which Garmin Venu models are compatible with Smartlet?
All Venu 2, Venu 3, Venu Sq 2 models are compatible with Smartlet. The Garmin Venu uses a standard lug and attaches directly to Smartlet with no additional accessory. The setup takes under two minutes and requires no tools. Smartlet is compatible with any mechanical watch between 18mm and 24mm lug width, covering the vast majority of the market including Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Seiko, Breitling, and IWC.
Will Garmin Venu sensors still work when used with Smartlet?
Yes, all sensors remain fully operational. Smartlet positions the Garmin Venu against your wrist with full skin contact maintained at all times. The following sensors continue to function normally: Body Battery, SpO2, HRV status, stress tracking, AMOLED display. There is no interference with the sensor array, and health data accuracy is unaffected.
Does Smartlet damage or modify my mechanical watch?
No. Smartlet replaces your standard watch strap using the existing spring-bar system. It makes no permanent modification to the watch case, lugs, or dial. The process is fully reversible in seconds. Your mechanical watch is unaffected and can be worn independently at any time by reinstalling its original strap.