Likely Dates: Garmin Tactix 8, Quatix 8, D2 Mach 2, Descent MK4i

Each new Garmin Fenix series is followed by a slightly modified set of models tuned to the specific needs of the marine, drive, aviation, tactical and dive markets. This happened to both the Fenix 7 Series and the Fenix 7 Pro Series, and there has just been a new Fenix 8 series.

The Fenix 7 Pro round of updates to Tactix et al incorporated AMOLED technology over MIP. Whilst the Fenix 8 retained a MIP option, that is unlikely in the upcoming Fenix 8 derivatives.

A second trend in Garmin serving these markets is the creation of cheaper models based on Instinct and Venu eg D2 Air X10 (2022) is based on Venu 2 Plus (2022), Descent G1 Solar is based on Instinct 2 Solar

All of these models are mirrored by super-premium MARQ editions, which tend to be slightly older/late Fenix models in premium materials.

Timeline

Fenix 7 Series – January 18, 2022

• D2 Mach 1: Mar 2022 (+2 months)
• Tactix 7: Apr  2022 (+2 months)
• Quatix 7: Apr 2022 (+3 months )
• Porsche Epix 2: Sep 2022 (+8 months)

Fenix 7 Pro Series – May 31, 2023

• Tactix 7 AMOLED: Sep 19, 2023 (+3 months)
• Descent MK3i: Sep 2023 (+3 months)
• D2 Mach 1 Pro: Oct 24, 2023 (+4 months)
• Quatix 7 Pro: Nov 15, 2023 (+5 months)

Fenix 8 Series: 27, August 2024

• Tactix 8: Jan 2025 (Q1)
• Descent MK4i: (+2-3 years)
• D2 Mach 2: Jan 2025 (Q1)
• Quatix 8: Feb 2025 (Q1)
• Porsche/Mercedes/Drive: ?

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