{"id":10009,"date":"2025-06-27T17:10:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=10009"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:10:36","slug":"meet-quatix-8-the-most-advanced-purpose-built-smartwatch-for-mariners-by-garmin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=10009","title":{"rendered":"Meet quatix 8: The most advanced purpose-built smartwatch for mariners by Garmin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rugged nautical watch includes new built-in speaker and mic with chartplotter voice command capabilities, larger AMOLED display and more durable design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garmin, the world\u2019s largest1<\/sup> and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced quatix 8 \u2013 the ultimate nautical smartwatch purpose-built for life on and off the water. With a new built-in speaker and microphone, it\u2019s easier to control the helm2<\/sup> or answer a phone call3<\/sup> while staying focused on the water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Available in two sizes \u2013 47mm and 51mm \u2013 both models feature a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, scratch-resistant sapphire lens and tough titanium bezel, while new leakproof buttons and a sensor guard protect the watch from the elements. And with incredible battery life of up to 16 days on the 47mm watch and 29 days on the 51mm, it\u2019s easy to extend the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom the open water to the office and everywhere in between, quatix 8 is equipped with premium features that support those who love the water through every part of their day. Reliable marine tools give mariners the control and awareness they need while boating, sailing or fishing. Then once it\u2019s time to dock, the watch\u2019s robust collection of wellness features and fitness activities can help them stay on top of their health and pursue their passions.\u201d – Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durable design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built to withstand the toughest conditions without sacrificing style, quatix 8 has been tested to U.S. military standards for thermal and shock resistance and includes a new ambient light sensor, ensuring the screen is easy to read even in harsh sunlight. And the built-in LED flashlight provides convenient illumination on the boat or at home with multiple light modesand a red safety light to help preserve night vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For those looking to take their adventure below the surface, quatix 8 is dive-rated up to 40 meters and includes new leakproof metal buttons and a sensor guard to help protect essential sensors during scuba and apnea dive activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On-the-water companion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a built-in speaker, microphone and a host of dedicated marine features, quatix 8 is the ultimate smartwatch to control a helm. Confidently navigate the water, add waypoints for fishing spots and control other Garmin chartplotter functions with wrist-based voice commands via Bluetooth. When paired with a compatible smartphone, mariners can also make and take calls from the watch and use the phone\u2019s voice assistant to verbally respond to text messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just a few taps, quatix 8 acts as a remote for compatible Garmin trolling motors, Fusion entertainment systems and more \u2013 while also keeping users updated on conditions like water depth, speed, heading and wind. And with preloaded boating and sailing apps, it\u2019s easier to stay aware and track time on the water with tide change and anchor drag alerts, tack assist, race start guidance and regatta timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available from mid July, quatix 8 has a suggested retail price of RM5,720 for the 47mm model and RM6,240 for the 51mm model. quatix 8 can be purchased on Garmin e-store<\/a>, Shopee<\/a>, Lazada<\/a> and Garmin Brand Stores<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the tenth consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(NMEA). For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com.my\/news\/pressroom\/, or follow us at facebook.com\/GarminMalaysia<\/a>, instagram.com\/GarminMalaysia<\/a>, youtube.com\/GarminMalaysiaAsia<\/a> or follow our adventures at Garmin Malaysia Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Requires compatible Garmin chartplotter and Bluetooth connectivity 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Garmin International, Inc.<\/strong> Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Fusion are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management\u2019s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended March 29,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin\u2019s 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q can be downloaded from https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/investors\/sec\/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rugged nautical watch includes new built-in speaker and mic with chartplotter voice command capabilities, larger AMOLED display and more durable design Garmin, the world\u2019s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced quatix 8 \u2013 the ultimate nautical smartwatch purpose-built for life on and off the water. With a new built-in speaker and microphone, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1288,2945,707,2356,27],"tags":[2991,2990,708],"class_list":["post-10009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gadget","category-garmin-malaysia","category-smart-watch","category-sports","category-technology","tag-garmin-malaysia","tag-quatix-8","tag-smartwatch"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Picture1-2.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10009"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10013,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10009\/revisions\/10013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}