Garmin Launches Quatix 8 Pro Nautical Smartwatch With inReach Satellite Calling
Garmin has launched the Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Nautical smartwatch with built-in inReach support. This watch is specifically for those who spend extended periods of time on the water and need communication, navigation, safety, and vessel control features without relying on a smartphone. Let's learn the price and features.
Garmin has introduced a new smartwatch called Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Nautical that comes with inReach integration, thus incorporating satellite and LTE communications into Garmin’s line of smartwatches designed for marine activity tracking. The smartwatch is designed for people who spend a lot of time at sea and require a wearable that can provide them with communications, navigation, safety, and boat control capabilities without having to carry a smartphone along. It has two-way messaging, phone calls, SOS alerts, and boat control capabilities, as well as smartwatch, fitness, and health tracking capabilities when used on land.
The Garmin Quatix 8 Pro will be priced at 1,299.99 dollars (approximately 1,17,200 rupees) and will go on sale on January 16th on Garmin’s official website. The smartwatch is listed in 47mm and 51mm case options, depending on market availability. Satellite and LTE features require an active inReach subscription, and service availability depends on region and network coverage.
The Garmin Quatix 8 Pro features a 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a 454 x 454 pixel resolution. The display is protected by a sapphire crystal lens and features a titanium bezel. The case uses a fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium rear cover. The watch supports color display, large font mode, red shift mode, and touchscreen input.