Garmin tactix® 8 Solar 51mm - (Black)

Elite Endurance. Tactical Superiority. The tactix® 8 Solar is the ultimate mission-ready smartwatch, now featuring a high-efficiency Power Sapphire™ solar charging lens in a commanding 51 mm frame. Built to military standards (MIL-STD-810), this watch is designed for field operations that demand long-term battery life, rugged durability, and specialized tactical functionality.

Key Highlights
Solar-Powered Performance: Harness the power of the sun to extend your mission. Get up to 30 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, plus an additional 10+ days when exposed to solar charging.

Stealth & Security: Features Stealth Mode to stop storing and sharing GPS position, and a Kill Switch to instantly wipe all user memory in sensitive situations.

Ballistics Ready: Preloaded with Applied Ballistics® Ultralight solver for long-range shooting, with support for the full AB ecosystem (upgradeable via the AB Synapse™ app).

Night Vision Optimized: The screen is designed to be readable with night vision goggles, and the integrated LED flashlight includes a dedicated green beam to preserve natural night vision.

Precision Navigation: Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology provides the highest level of positional accuracy, while preloaded TopoActive and public land maps keep you on course.

Dive-Rated & Sealed: Features a 40-meter dive rating and leakproof inductive buttons, allowing for underwater navigation and specialized dive profiles.

Aviation Features: Access global aeronautical databases, NEXRAD weather radar, and METARs/TAFs directly from your wrist.

Quick Specs
Size: 51 mm (Rugged Tactical Design)

Display: 1.4” Sunlight-visible, Always-on MIP

Lens: Power Sapphire™ (Solar Charging + Scratch Resistance)

Battery: Up to 40 Days Total (Smartwatch Mode with Solar)

Water Rating: 10 ATM (Dive-ready to 40m)

What’s in the Box?
tactix 8 – 51 mm (Solar)

Black Tactical Nylon Band

Black Silicone QuickFit® 26 Band

USB-C Charging/Data Cable

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