Description
In short: The Garmin quatix 8 is a marine GPS smartwatch that shows boat data from a compatible Garmin chartplotter on your wrist and is equally suited to sailing, fishing, diving and everyday training. 47 mm case, bright AMOLED display, sapphire glass and titanium bezel.
Key features
- AMOLED display – easy to read even in bright sunlight.
- Sapphire glass and titanium bezel – resistant to scratches and knocks on board.
- Built-in LED flashlight – handy at night on the dock and in the cockpit.
- Speaker and microphone – voice commands and calls via a connected phone.
- Dive features and ECG app.
- Marine features – connected to a compatible Garmin chartplotter you can see boat data on the watch and control a compatible autopilot and Fusion audio system.
- Voice commands for the chartplotter – the GPSMAP 9000 series supports voice commands directly; the GPSMAP 8600, 8600xsv, 8700 and x3 series also need a voice cable.
Who it is for
Boat owners who already have a Garmin chartplotter or plan to buy one. The watch does not replace the chartplotter, but it shows key data even when you are away from the cockpit.
Which to choose: quatix 8 or quatix 8 Pro?
The quatix 8 Pro adds inReach technology: LTE and satellite communication for two-way messaging and SOS. If you sail far offshore and want to be able to call for help from your watch, ask us about the Pro version.
Marine features
- Anchor watch alarm
- Autopilot control (with a compatible Garmin autopilot)
- Boat data streamed from the chartplotter to the watch
- Sailing: virtual start line, start timer, tack assist
- Barometer and downloadable tide tables
- Remote control of a Garmin Force trolling motor from the watch
Specifications
- Dimensions: 47 × 47 × 13.8 mm, weight 73 g (case 52 g)
- Display: 1.4" (35.56 mm) AMOLED, 454 × 454 pixels, touchscreen
- Lens: sapphire · Bezel: titanium · Case: fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
- Water rating: 10 ATM, depth sensor to 40 m
- Battery: up to 16 days in smartwatch mode (7 days always-on), up to 47 hours with GPS, up to 17 days in Expedition mode
- Satellites: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ
- Sensors: wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, thermometer
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi · Memory: 32 GB (music)
- Speaker and microphone: calls and voice commands with a connected phone
- Band: QuickFit 22 mm silicone (included)
Garmin updates its products continuously, so images and specifications may differ slightly. Full specifications: garmin.com.
Why buy from BMG Power Systems
- Official Garmin dealer. European-market unit with full Garmin manufacturer warranty.
- In stock in Tallinn or delivered in 7–10 days. Free pickup from our Härgmäe 5 warehouse or Haven Kakumäe.
- Advice before you buy: Viljo Ilves, +372 510 9601, viljo.ilves@bmgpower.eu.
