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With the Quatix 8 Pro, Garmin continues to develop portable tools dedicated to pleasure boating. This connected watch is no longer limited to activity monitoring or basic on-board data. It is a coherent complement to on-board equipment, designed to simplify the sailor's life, both on board and ashore.
Satellite connectivity for safety at sea
The integration of inReach technology adds a reassuring dimension to offshore sailing or sailing without cellular coverage. From the wrist, the navigator can exchange messages, share his position or trigger an SOS without depending on a smartphone.
This individual approach to communication complements the collective equipment on board. Whether you're cruising inshore, on a delivery trip or out fishing, the watch becomes a direct link with land and assistance services. The Garmin Response center, active 24 hours a day, illustrates this desire to support sailors over the long term.
A boat mode designed for real-life sailing
The enhanced boat mode highlights useful functions when the ship is at sea. Whether it's quick access to navigation data, autopilot commands or essential information, the interface adapts to the maritime context.
This logic of simplification corresponds to the expectations of boaters. When sailing, information must be legible and immediate. The watch limits the number of manipulations and avoids navigating through menus designed for urban use. On land, nautical functions naturally fade into the background in favor of everyday uses.
Boat control right from your wrist
The Quatix 8 Pro lets you remotely control compatible on-board equipment. Autopilot, electric motors, lighting or entertainment systems can be controlled without leaving the helm or cockpit.
For boats well equipped with Garmin electronics, this rapid access provides real comfort, particularly when maneuvering or anchoring. The watch doesn't replace the main controls, but it does offer a practical solution for adjusting a course or managing equipment without having to move around on board.
A design adapted to maritime life
With its titanium case, sapphire crystal and waterproofing suitable for nautical use, the Quatix 8 Pro is designed to withstand the rigors of the sea. The AMOLED screen is easy to read, even in bright sunlight, a key feature for use on deck.
The announced autonomy of up to 15 days in connected watch mode meets the demands of cruising. Without the need for daily recharging, the watch can accompany multi-day cruises, as long as energy-hungry functions are managed sensibly.
What browsers is Quatix 8 Pro designed for?
This watch is aimed above all at regular yachtsmen, coastal sailors, sport fishermen or owners of electronically equipped motorboats and sailboats. It is also ideal for charter and management professionals looking for a reliable, versatile personal tool.
Price positioning consistent with on-board equipment
The quatix huit Pro is priced at ?1300.
This price level clearly places it in the advanced nautical equipment segment, as a personal electronic instrument rather than a simple connected accessory. For sailors already equipped with Garmin electronics, the watch is a logical extension and complement to their on-board equipment.
The cost includes functions that are rarely combined in a wrist-worn device: satellite connectivity, boat control, navigation tracking and daily use. However, it is important to include the cost of satellite services, which should be considered as a separate item in the navigation budget.
