Garmin Tactix 8 47mm AMOLED Smart Watch with Applied Ballistics Ultralight Solver
- Bright, crisp AMOLED display
- Up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Dedicated tactical features such as rucking activity and Applied Ballistics® solver
- Bright, built-in multicolour LED flashlight
- Reach new depths with a 40-metre dive rating
- Sport-specific strength workouts

Garmin Tactix 8 47mm AMOLED Smart Watch with Applied Ballistics Ultralight Solver
Tactix 8 is built for the mission, wherever it takes you. These are the ultimate tactical GPS smartwatches with solar charging or AMOLED displays, dedicated tactical features and a 40-metre dive rating.Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles, rucking activity and a preloaded Applied Ballistics solver. Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multiband GPS with SatIQ technology plus built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter. To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multi-colour LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light.
The ultimate tactical smartwatch
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-metre dive rating.
- Bright, crisp AMOLED display
- Up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Dedicated tactical features such as rucking activity and Applied Ballistics® solver
- Bright, built-in multicolour LED flashlight
- Reach new depths with a 40-metre dive rating
- Sport-specific strength workouts
General
- Strap Material: Silicone
- Lens Material: Sapphire Crystal
- Bezel Material: Titanium
- Case Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer with Titanium Rear Cover
- QuickFit™ Band Compatible: Yes (22 mm)
- Size: 47 x 47 x 13.8 mm
- Weight: 73 g (Case Only: 52 g)
- Display: 1.4" (454 x 454 pixels, Colour, Large Font Option)
- Buttons: Leakproof Inductive
- Speaker/Microphone: Built-in
Battery Life
- Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (7 days always-on)
- GPS Only: Up to 47 hours (37 hours always-on)
- All Satellite Systems: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on)
- All Satellite + Multi-band: Up to 35 hours (28 hours always-on)
- Max Battery GPS: Up to 81 hours
- Expedition GPS: Up to 17 days
- Charging: Garmin Proprietary Plug Charger
Sensors
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ™
- Wrist Heart Rate Monitor (Garmin Elevate™)
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Monitor
- Barometric Altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer
- Thermometer, Ambient Light Sensor
- Depth Sensor: Yes (to 40 m)
Smart Features
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
- Smart Notifications, Text Response (Android™)
- Music Control & Playback
- Calendar, Weather, Stocks, Voice Assistant Support
- Garmin Messenger & Connect™ Compatibility
- Phone Calls via Bluetooth
Tactical Features
- Stealth Mode, Night Vision Mode
- Dual Grid Coordinates, Kill Switch
- Ballistics Solver
Built to endure
This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, and an enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock, and water resistance.
You’re in command
Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles, and rucking activity.
Lead the charge
Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope, and barometric altimeter.
Applied Ballistics
The preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver provides aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
Built-in flashlight
A built-in multicolour LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.
Night vision capability
NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.
Stealth mode
Keeps the watch operational while stopping GPS storage and sharing, and disabling wireless connectivity and communication.
Projected waypoints
Set and save remote geo positions for navigation.
Rucking activity
A dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight.
Direct-to navigation
Navigate straight to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Use the Nearest function to find the closest airport.
Weather reports
Access aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs, and TAFs, to check winds, visibility, and barometric pressure.
AB Quantum app
Manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display via the AB Quantum mobile app for Apple and Android.
Outdoor Maps+
Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your smartwatch.
SatIQ technology
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimising battery life.
Multicontinent topo maps
Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi® connectivity.
NextFork™ map guide
See the distance to the next intersection and the trail name at a glance.
Up Ahead feature
View selected POI checkpoints ahead, such as aid stations, during a race.
Garmin Connect app
Sync health and fitness data, connect with friends, and access insights.
Garmin Messenger app
Send and receive two-way text messages on your wrist.#
Smart notifications
Receive emails, texts, and alerts when paired with a smartphone.
Safety and tracking features
Send a message with your live location if you feel unsafe or if an incident occurs.
- Tactix 8 smartwatch – 47 mm, AMOLED with black/pebble grey silicone watch band
- Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ solver
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Please Note: Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.
Please Note: DPD SHIPMENTS REQUIRE THE CUSTOMER TO SHOW A PIN CODE ON DELIVERY - READ MORE: HERE
COURIERS
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We use DPD , RoyalMail, TNT and UPS courier services for all our orders whether dispatching to the UK or International. As soon as your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with your unique tracking number.
IN-STORE ITEMS
These are items that we have in-stock and will be sent out for delivery as soon as possible. We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days, but during busy periods dispatch may be delayed by a day or so. If you would like to purchase the item in person then please call ahead to arrange an appointment: 01803 611 895.
PRE-ORDER ITEMS
These are usually items that are going to be out-of-stock for a number of weeks or are in short supply. By purchasing a Pre-Order Item you are in effect paying a deposit for your goods. As soon as the item is back in stock yours will be dispatched within 24 hours where possible. Please see individual product pages for current back-in-stock dates. In rare occasions, these dates can be changed by the manufacturers so we recommend staying in contact with Optics Warehouse depending on the product lead time.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY & TAXES
In addition to the above information If your delivery address is outside of the UK you may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Any such additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you. You should note that customs policies vary widely from country to country. Optics Warehouse advises each customer to contact their local customs office for further information if they are in any way unsure of local duties or liabilities. Cross border shipments are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities which means some packages may be opened and re-sealed.
NEED HELP?
If you require any further assistance, please call us on 01803 611 895 or email sales@opticswarehouse.co.uk
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A NOTE ABOUT DPD SHIPMENTS:
- Please be advised that we have now introduced DPD Pins to all DPD orders from Optics Warehouse.
- If your shipment is being sent from Optics Warehouse via DPD you will be sent a Pin Code that must be shown to the courier upon delivery.
- The pincode is sent VIA email & TEXT message. A valid email address and mobile number must be provided at checkout. Emails will be sent from "Riviera House 3PL" - if you do not receive this email please check your junk or spam folders.
- Please note that if you do not display your pin code to the courier driver upon delivery, you will not be able to have your item and you may need to schedule another delivery date to show a valid pin.
- Please view the attached slides HERE for further information!