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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Was ist mit einer garmin 975? Von dort hört mann gar nichts mehr.
https://the5krunner.com/2024/02/05/new-garmin-watches-2024/
too many models, Apple 3 models (Ultra, Watch, SE) and it trusts the wearable market since years
it’s a nightmare for the customer to choose the right watch
and after some years, it is a nightmare for Garmin in terms of product support “software quality”
i reply to myself, yes i can 🙂
most of my mates, use FR245, FR255, FR955 or equivalent, Venu 2, Venu 3, Fenix 5/6/7 …
or
Suunto : 9 Peak Pro, Race
Coros : Pace 3, Apex 2 Pro, Vertix
No Apple watch, sorry 😉
Marq athlete carbon microled, June next year and £3000?
maybe, but MARQ tends to be a bit behind with the new tech features. s
september at the earlierst?