You can see them in your Garmin Connect badge list – but no matter how much you train or how many challenges you complete, they stay locked. Garmin gives you no indication of how to unlock them. The Garmin Legacy Badges are tied to a now-discontinued collaboration with Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars – and the only way to get them is to connect one of four limited-edition Garmin watches to your account.

What Are the Garmin Legacy Badges?

There are two series, each containing two badges:

Legacy Hero Series

I Can Do This All DayAdd a First Avenger watch to your account.Higher. Further. Faster.Add a Captain Marvel watch to your account.

These two badges unlock when you add the First Avenger or Captain Marvel edition Garmin watch to your Garmin Connect account.

Legacy Saga Series

Nothing’s ImpossibleAdd a Rey watch to your account.Rule the GalaxyAdd a Darth Vader watch to your account.

These two badges unlock when you add the Rey or Darth Vader edition Garmin watch to your account.

All four follow the same mechanic: pair the watch with Garmin Connect, and the badge lands in your collection automatically.

Why Is Almost Nobody Getting These Badges?

The special edition watches were released as part of a limited Garmin collaboration with Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars – roughly four years ago. They sold out quickly and were never restocked. Garmin has not re-released them, and the official purchase window is long closed.

Most people who bought one at the time had no idea the badges existed. The connection between the watch and the Garmin Connect badge was never prominently advertised. That combination – limited production, no restock, low awareness – is exactly why these badges are so rare today.

How to Get the Watches in 2026

The watches are no longer sold through official Garmin retailers. Your only option is the secondary market – and the good news is they show up there regularly.

Where to search:

• eBay – search "Garmin First Avenger", "Garmin Captain Marvel", "Garmin Rey", or "Garmin Darth Vader"
• Kleinanzeigen – same search terms, often with private sellers at better prices
• Facebook Marketplace – less common, but worth checking

What to expect to pay: Listings typically fall in the €150–250 range per watch. You don't need the original box or accessories – a working watch is all that's required to unlock the badge.

Step-by-Step: From Watch to Badge

1. Find and buy the watch on eBay, Kleinanzeigen, or a similar platform.
2. Charge the watch fully before setup.
3. Open Garmin Connect on your phone and go to the device pairing section.
4. Pair the watch following the standard Garmin setup – the app will guide you through it.
5. Wait for the badge – it appears in your Garmin Connect badge collection automatically once the watch is recognized.
6. Resell the watch – list it back on eBay or Kleinanzeigen at a similar price. Demand from other collectors is steady, and most sellers recoup their full purchase price.

Repeat for each of the four watches to complete both series.

Is It Worth the Investment?

These are arguably the rarest badges in all of Garmin Connect. For collectors who take their badge count seriously, completing both the Legacy Hero and Legacy Saga series is a genuine flex. And since the watches hold their resale value well – other collectors are actively hunting for the same thing – the net cost after resale is often close to zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to keep the watch to keep the badge? No. Once the badge is unlocked in Garmin Connect, it stays on your account permanently. You can sell the watch immediately after.

Does the watch need to be in new condition? No. As long as it powers on and pairs successfully with Garmin Connect, it will unlock the badge. Cosmetic condition doesn't matter.

Can I unlock multiple badges with one purchase? No – each badge requires its own specific watch. You need all four to complete the set.

Are there more legacy badges beyond these four? These are the only currently known legacy badges of this type in Garmin Connect.