Garmin releases the quatix 7 Pro smartwatch

Québec Yachting

Garmin has developed the next-generation, high-performance quatix 7 Pro smartwatch optimized for marine life. Specially designed for life on the water and packed with wearable technology for fitness, wellness and everyday life, this product features a stunning 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a sapphire lens high-end scratch-resistant.

Explore longer with up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode (up to 30 hours in GPS mode) and extend your adventures after dark with a built-in dimmable LED flashlight, including strobe modes and a mode with a red light to help preserve night vision after sunset.

In addition to the preloaded apps and navigation activities, the quatix 7 Pro watch offers two new apps.

1. Trolling Motor Remote which gives anglers the ability to control their Force trolling motor from anywhere on the boat, providing quick and easy control from the wrist.
2. Fish Forecast which tracks solar and lunar movements throughout the day to indicate times when fish will potentially be most active and find the best times for fishing expeditions.

These enrich life on the water for sailors, boaters and fishermen. You can also remotely access compatible Garmin Fusion® chartplotters, autopilots, audio systems and more, right on your wrist. Navigate with ease with advanced navigation sensors, multi-band GPS and SatIQ™ technology.

This new version of the quatix offers superior positioning accuracy in harsh environments while optimizing battery life. The watch also supports optional charting, including detail-rich BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland charts as well as weather chart overlays, so sailors can navigate with confidence during their voyage on a boat.

In addition to preloaded apps and water activities, such as sailing races, wakesurfing, water skiing and many others, it also comes with connected features such as smart notifications, music storage for phone-free listening , Garmin Pay™ contactless payment and much more.

Rugged enough to withstand the rigors of the marine environment, yet sophisticated enough to wear out to dinner with friends, the quatix 7 Pro allows users to take advantage of traditional smartwatch control buttons in harsh marine environments or Use the touchscreen interface for quick access to all watch functions. Finally, good news: the color screen is easy to read even in direct sunlight!

Prix : 1349,99 $ CAN + taxes

Site internet : https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/1277573/pn/010-02803-80

*The Garmin Quatix 7 Pro case is made from recycled ocean plastics.

By Joani Hotte-Jean

*This article was published in the digital magazine Winter 2024 from Québec Yachting. Subscribe, it’s FREE!