Smartwatch for sailing: Garmin Quatix 7X Solar Edition in test
Thanks to its exclusive nautical chart support and numerous well thought-out boating functions (such as the MOB function), it is second to none on the water. Added to this are a comprehensive range of features and high-quality workmanship.
Exclusive chart support
The Garmin Quatix 7X is the only smartwatch in the test that can also display nautical charts. However, these must be purchased separately. Land-based maps are also free from Garmin. Download and installation are carried out via the Garmin Express desktop programme
The Garmin Quatix 7X Solar Edition impresses in the test as a high-quality sailing watch with top features and very good usability as well as unrivalled functionality on the water, including nautical chart support
- + Unrivalled functionality
- + With offline nautical charts
- + Built-in LED torch
- + Solar charging function
- - Largest and most expensive watch
YACHT rating: *****
Technical dataGarmin Quatix 7X Solar Edition
- Price (RRP) incl. VAT: 1,199 Euro >> e.g. available here
- Diameter: 51 mm
- Height: 14.9 mm
- Housing weight:61 g
- Bracelet (factory fitted):Titanium link bracelet, silicone bracelet
- Battery life everyday/navigation mode (according to the manufacturer):8-90 days/38-89 hours (without solar charging)
- Test operation with active sensors without GNSS*: 52 days, 3 hours
- Test operation with multiband GNSS*: 39 hrs.
- Water resistance/diving depth:Waterproof up to 100 m
- GNSS (manufacturer's specification): GPS, Glonass, Galileo
- Special features/functions: LED torch in the housing, various sailing and boat functions, MOB button, anchor alarm, tide data, can be integrated into Garmin navigation systems
* Expected total runtime extrapolated over the measurement period based on the capacity loss, in each case without solar radiation
