watches Garmin Tactix® 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED Cerakote® Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ Slate Grey Cerakote 010-04553-01

Garmin Tactix® 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED Cerakote Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ are professional outdoor watches designed for demanding users who are looking for a reliable companion for extreme activities. This model range is focused on tactical, military and outdoor use, providing not only a robust construction but also advanced features.

Key features:

• Ultra-durable ceramic finish Cerakote: highly scratch-resistant finish
• AMOLED display: high-quality, colour display with excellent readability in direct sunlight.
• Tactical features: support for modes such as Jumpmaster, Night Vision, navigation with military standard and other advanced modes for professional use.
• Durability: certification to military standards MIL-STD-810 for resistance to shocks, water and extreme temperatures.
• Health tracking: advanced features for heart rate measurement, sleep monitoring, stress and other health indicators.
• GPS and navigation: precise GPS, GLONASS and Galileo for accurate position tracking even in demanding conditions.
• Long battery life: up to several days of use on a single charge thanks to power-saving mode and energy-efficient design.
• Sensors and connectivity: sensors for altitude measurement, barometer, compass and gyroscope, along with compatibility for wireless synchronisation and connection to mobile apps.

HIGH DURABILITY

Advanced tactical GPS watches offer a 1,4'' display with solar charging, a titanium bezel, sapphire crystal and an improved user interface. The watches meet US military standards for resistance to temperature, shocks and water.

YOU ARE IN COMMAND

Special tactical features include the Jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual GPS coordinate format, Stealth Mode, Killswitch, compatibility with night vision systems or the Rucking activity.

ALWAYS AHEAD

Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology optimises positioning accuracy while reducing power consumption. Together with integrated sensors of a three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter, it ensures maximum navigation accuracy in the field.

APPLIED BALLISTICS

The preinstalled Applied Ballistics ballistic calculator makes aiming easier when shooting in the field at long distances.

RECREATIONAL DIVING

The watches are water-resistant and have preinstalled activity profiles for scuba diving and freediving up to 40 metres.

• AMOLED display with a 1,4" diagonal, 454 x 454 px resolution and sapphire crystal
• display of detailed maps directly on the display: topographic, ski and golf maps are also available
• sports apps - optional profiles: Running, Trail running, Indoor track, Virtual running, Treadmill, Cycling, Indoor cycling, Mountain biking, Swimrun, Triathlon, Multisport, Walking, Hiking, Climbing, Expedition, Bouldering, Climb Indoor, Off-piste skiing, Skiing, Snowboard, Cross-country skiing freestyle, XC Classic Ski, Pool swimming, Open water, Boat, SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), Kayak, Rowing, Indoor rowing, Pilates, Yoga, Stepper, Floors climbed, Elliptical trainer, Cardio, Strength, Golf, Truswing, Track me, Navigate, TB projection, Map, Load VST, Tactical, Jumpmaster, Breathing, Watch, History, Other (allows creating a user activity). The watches can be further expanded with third-party apps, e.g. inline skating, horse riding, etc.

• tactical features: projected waypoints mark your target based on distance and course from your current position. It offers a low backlight mode for use with night vision, the option to record in Stealth mode (without saving and sharing position), the Kill Switch function (for quick removal of all stored position data) and also JumpMaster functions for paratroopers. You now have the appropriate tactical equipment for your purpose.

• AB SYNAPSE™ – GARMIN APP: you can easily create and send custom profiles to your Garmin device and have access to the Applied Ballistics® library, which contains more than 1200 measured bullets.

• satellite signal reception: US GPS, Russian GLONASS and European Galileo.
• built-in sensors: GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo), 3-axis compass, altimeter, temperature sensor, gyroscope, Elevate® optical sensor for wrist-based heart rate measurement.
• wrist-based heart rate measurement
• integrated white and green torch: for easier orientation in low light, the LED torch provides quick access to bright, steady green or white light.
• night vision support: large 1,4” display with brightness settings, backlight duration, day/night mode and support for night vision systems.
• stealth mode function: the Stealth Mode function activates a stealth mode in which the watches operate as usual, but do not save/share GPS position and disable wireless communication technologies.
• Kill switch function: a security function allows, in case of threat, to use a special key combination and erase all user data in memory.
• Jumpmaster function: this function helps paratroopers during high-altitude jumps by determining the drop zone and guiding to the target after the jump.
• dual coordinate display: easy position synchronisation with others thanks to simultaneous display of UTM and MGRS systems on one screen.
• waypoint projection: the function allows saving a point where you are not located using distance and azimuth. It is then possible to navigate to the point entered in this way.
• hunting activities: the watches allow connection with hunting collars and systems for tracking and training hunting dogs.
• daily activity monitor: during the day, in addition to heart rate, the watches also continuously measure the number of steps, distance walked, floors climbed and descended, calories burned, sleep length and quality. Basic data can be viewed on the watch display, but for detailed evaluation of recorded data we recommend using the Garmin Connect app.
• direct-to navigation: navigate directly to a location or waypoint from the worldwide aviation database. Or choose the Nearest function and activate a route to the nearest airport.
• animated workouts: activate instructional animations for strength and cardio training, yoga and pilates. Animations are available for preinstalled workouts and for workouts downloaded from the Garmin Connect™ service
• data fields: the colour, non-touch display used is power-efficient and highly readable in direct sunlight. Compared to many other smartwatches, the data do not go dark and are always visible. In darkness or dusk, the display can be backlit and the backlight intensity level can be individually set. The numerical data that the watches display during a sports activity are shown in a bold font and are very easy to read. The number of data fields and the size of the displayed data can be easily customised so that the values you want to track are displayed on the screen and at the same time displayed in a size that suits you

• music: the watches allow either synchronisation of playlists from selected music streaming services (for example Deezer, Amazon Music or Spotify®), uploading tracks from a computer to internal memory using a USB cable, or the option to control a connected mobile phone. If you listen to music directly from the watches, you only need to connect any Bluetooth headphones and listen even without a phone within range. The watches can hold up to 2000 tracks.

• contactless payments GARMIN PAY™
• weather information: access to aviation weather information is available including NEXRAD radar, METAR and TAF reports, and wind, visibility, pressure and more.
• smart notifications: you can receive emails, text messages and alerts on the watches when paired with a compatible Apple or Android smartphone. After connecting the phone, information about incoming calls, SMS and other notifications will appear on the watch display. From the watch display you can control the music player on the phone, including volume settings or skipping tracks.
• incident detection: if the watches are connected to a smart mobile phone, it is possible to use safety features that will send information about the need for help to a pre-set phone number in an emergency. A request for help can be triggered manually or automatically. The Incident detection function automatically detects an accident and in such a situation automatically sends a request for help. The second option is the Assistence function, which can be used in distress and which you trigger manually with a key combination. Safety features use the connected mobile phone and also send the current position/location of the watches with the request for help.
• third-party apps: thanks to the Connect IQ project, it is possible to download additional apps, special data fields, widgets and watch faces to the watches. The project was created several years ago and thus enabled computer enthusiasts and programmers to create their own apps. The vast majority of content is completely free, but you may also encounter a paid app or design. However, most developers try to obtain a small reward via a PayPal link, but whether you decide to support them in their work is up to you.

Battery life:

• smartwatch: up to 29 days (13 days with always-on display)

• watch battery saver mode: up to 41 days
• GPS only: up to 84 hours (65 hours with always-on display)
• all satellite systems: up to 68 hours

(54 hours with always-on display)

• all satellite systems + multi-band: up to 62 hours (49 hours with always-on display)
• all satellite systems and music: up to 18 h
• max battery GPS mode: up to 145 hours
• expedition GPS mode: up to 31 days

Package contents: 

• tactix 8 watches – 51 mm, solar charging, with black tactical nylon strap
• preinstalled Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ ballistic calculator
• black silicone strap
• black nylon strap
• charging / data cable
• documentation

These watches are an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts, military professionals and anyone who needs watches that can withstand demanding conditions, while also providing top technological features to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Reviews, articles and tests:

• When top electronics meet bulletproof durability

• Garmin Tactix 8 – practice vs. style: Tactical features for a civilian wrist?

• Watches for the toughest guys? Garmin Tactix® 8