Garmin tactix 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED, Cerakote Coating

BUILT FOR THE MISSION

Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a stunning AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, 40-meter dive rating and a premium Cerakote coating for enhanced durability in the field.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

BUILT TO ENDURE

This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, enhanced graphical interface and a premium Cerakote coating to add a unique and durable finish. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

MISSION-READY

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 SOLVER

The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.

RECREATIONAL DIVING

With a 40-meter dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolor LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.

TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE.

TACTICAL

NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY

Whether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.

STEALTH MODE

While keeping the watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.

PROJECTED WAYPOINTS

Set and save remote geo positions to be used later 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. Or choose the Nearest function to activate a path to a nearby airport.

WEATHER REPORTS

Access aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFs, to see winds, visibility, barometric pressure and more¹.

AB QUANTUM APP

Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible Apple^® or Android^™ smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display.

STAGE TIMER

This dedicated timer helps you know the remaining time in your current course of fire or stage.

NAVIGATION

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 optimizing 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

Navigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name.

UP AHEAD FEATURE

Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead — such as aid stations — during a race.

COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS

Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect^™ smart-device app, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.

SKIVIEW^™ MAPS

View run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Get preloaded full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.

PERFORM

TRAIN HARD

Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps.

ENDURANCE SCORE

Using your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.

PACEPRO^™ TECHNOLOGY

Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

See real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.

GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Get your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending.

TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality², recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.

TRAINING STATUS

Get insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Gauge your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more.

MULTISPORT AUTO TRANSITION

This feature detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities — so you can focus on the race and let your smartwatch take care of recording splits.

HILL SCORE

Measure your capability for running uphill, and evaluate your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.

RECOVERY TIME

Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

View crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.

GARMIN COACH

Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

TRACK YOUR ACTIVITIES

Use preloaded activity profiles to get data and insight from your active pursuits. Even track team sport activities such as football, racquet sports and more.

HIIT WORKOUTS

Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.

ANIMATED WORKOUTS

Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates on the watch screen.

BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARD

Automatically track ascents and descents along with how much time you spend between runs.

XC SKI POWER

Measure exercise load when paired with an HRM 200 heart rate monitor (sold separately).

MTB DYNAMICS

Track the details of your ride with specialized Grit^® and Flow^™ measurements.

ADVANCED SWIM METRICS

Swim smarter with metrics like swolf to track efficiency, stroke type, pace and more.

HEALTH

MORNING REPORT

Get a customizable overview of your sleep², training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.

HRV STATUS

Gain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance while you sleep.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

This smartwatch constantly samples your heart rate² to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude³.

SLEEP COACH

Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality².

NAP DETECTION

Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be.

JET LAG ADVISER

Help to minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise.

BODY BATTERY^™ ENERGY MONITORING

Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest².

STRESS TRACKING

See if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT^™ FEATURE

Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.

ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION

See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.

CONNECTED FEATURES

GARMIN CONNECT APP

See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.

GARMIN MESSENGER^™ APP

Communicate via two-way text messaging⁴ on your wrist.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your Apple or Android smartphone.

MUSIC

Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music or Youtube^® Music accounts (subscription may be required). Use your wireless headphones for phone-free listening.

GARMIN PAY^™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.

GARMIN SHARE

Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location⁵.

STOCKS TRACKER

Keep track of up to 50 of your favorite stocks⁶ — right from your wrist.

CONNECT IQ^™ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps from your paired smartphone.

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your smartwatch’s battery life.

In the Box

• tactix 8 smartwatch – 51 mm, AMOLED with Cerakote coating
• Two-tone silicone band
• Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight^™ solver
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation

Specifications

1. When paired with your smartphone
2. Activity tracking accuracy
3. This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
4. Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
5. When paired with your smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
6. When paired with your smartphone. All data provided on the Garmin Stocks Tracker app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading or investing purposes. See Twelvedata.com/stocks for stock exchanges covered by the Stocks app.
7. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Order processing times

Most orders will be processed in up to 72 hours. During seasonal times such as Black Friday, order processing time can take up to 5 business days. We appreciate your patience as we prepare your order.

Shipping times 

Shipment dates & lead times will vary based on product availability, product may not be in stock. If you have a question regarding availability please email or call the office to discuss lead times. By completing payment, you have acknowledged the terms and conditions stated. As stock changes daily, we do not hold inventory, first come, first serve.

Currently some brands are experience major delays - contact us or more information.

Local pickup

We currently offer free pickup from our location. You will be notified via email or phone when your item(s) are ready for pickup. 

Returns

We will accept returns within 30 days of original purchase and provide a store credit ONLY, no cash or credit card refunds will be given. All returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee. The product must still be in the original clean packaging, unused and uninstalled. We do not refund shipping and handling charges and the customer is responsible for all return shipping charges. There will be an additional rebox fee charged if the packaging needs to be replaced so please double box your returns. There is no returns of special order, tuners or custom parts.

Cancellations 

Custom parts may not be canceled once your order is placed. Cancelled Orders may be subject to a 15% cancellation fee. All returns must be pre-authorized with a Battle Born Offroad Employee and have an RGA # or they will be returned to you. Refunds will be processed within 48hrs once product is received and in original condition. Most refunds are issued to the original payment method, or by check. Please allow up to 7 business days for store credit to reflect.

Website errors

In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price due to typographical, photographic, or technical error or error in pricing information received from our suppliers, Battle Born Offroad Ltd shall have the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for product listed at the incorrect price.

Payment processing

By clicking checkout, you agree to have your payment ran anytime after checkout. Some orders may not be charged right away, and you authorize Battle Born Offroad to charge your card up to 365 days after completing your purchase for the maximum amount you paid.

SOME ORDERS DO NOT SHIP RIGHT AWAY

Most Orders will ship within 72hrs. Some parts may not in stock and may incur a 1-52 week time due to limited availability. If you want to check the most up to date lead times on any of these products please email us at info@BattleBornOffroad.net

How can I contact you if I have questions before ordering?
You can call us directly at 702-333-0868, email our support team, or message us on our chat or on social media. We’re here to help you with fitment, installation, and product questions before you commit to a purchase.

Do you price match other retailers?
Yes, we strive to offer the best prices in town. If you find a lower advertised price from an authorized dealer, let us know—we’ll do our best to match or beat it. Some exclusions may apply for clearance or special-order items.

What is your shipping policy and how long will my order take?
We offer free or discounted shipping on most orders over $99. Orders typically ship within 1-3 business days; once shipped, standard transit times depend on your location, but generally most transit time is 2-3 days. Expedited shipping is available at checkout, and offers delivery as quick as 24hrs. Tracking info will be provided once your package is in transit and will be sent electronically to your email. 

Do you offer installation services or do you only sell parts?
Yes, Battle Born Offroad offers professional installation in our Las Vegas shop for ALL products we sell (suspension, lift kits, lighting, etc.). If you’re interested in installation, please hit our live chat button, give us a call at 702-333-0868 or email us to get a quote or get on the schedule. We can assist with shipping your vehicle to us if you are out of state and build trucks from around the country!

What warranty do your products come with?
All of our products come with a manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty durations vary by product and brand. Damage from misuse, improper installation, or off-trail abuse may not be covered. To initiate a claim or have questions, please reach out to us via email at info@battlebornoffroad.net and please submit photos, your order number and a brief description of the issue you are facing. 

Do you offer financing or payment plans?
Yes, we partner with financing providers (Affirm, Shop Pay, SNAP Finance & Koalifi) so you can pay over time. Options like “buy now pay later” or longer-term payment plans may be available. Terms and interest will depend on your credit. Affirm and Shop Pay will be shown during checkout and must be clicked during this process. Other options are offered in store or on the phone, please feel free to call us at 702-333-0868 to discuss more. 

How do you handle damages or defects in shipping?
Please inspect your package immediately upon arrival. If you notice any shipping damage, take clear photos of the damage and packaging and email us within 24 hours of delivery. We will work to make it right, either replacement of the part, or arranging return/reimbursement as needed.

Still have a question?
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