The quatix® 6 is a premium multisport marine smartwatch designed for boaters, anglers, and explorers who demand accuracy and durability. With advanced marine integrations, fitness tracking, and smart features, it delivers exceptional performance on water and land. Its stylish Captain Blue band adds comfort and distinctive appeal.
quatix® 6 Marine GPS Smartwatch – Grey & Captain Blue - Description
Engineered for life on the water, the quatix® 6 combines powerful navigation tools, autopilot integration, and detailed marine data with premium fitness metrics and everyday smart functionality. Built with rugged materials and designed for ultimate readability, it performs exceptionally in demanding marine environments. Whether cruising, fishing, or training, this smartwatch enhances every adventure with dependable performance and intelligent features.

Purpose-Built for Marine Adventures
Designed specifically for boating and water sports, the quatix® 6 delivers precise data and seamless marine integration. Its tough build ensures long-lasting performance even in saltwater conditions.
High-Performance Display
The watch features a sunlight-visible display for clear reading in bright outdoor environments. Charts, metrics, and boat data remain easy to read at all times.
Advanced Connectivity
Connects effortlessly to compatible marine systems and smartphones. Receive notifications, access marine data, and control vital boat functions from your wrist.
Autopilot Compatibility
Control your boat’s autopilot directly through the watch. Change heading or maintain course without stepping away from the helm.
Fusion-Link™ Entertainment Control
Manage onboard audio from the watch, adjusting volume, tracks, and sources with simple wrist commands. Keep entertainment flowing while staying hands-free.
Comprehensive Fitness Tracking
Tracks heart rate, sleep, stress, energy levels, and VO2 max. Ideal for boaters who also pursue an active lifestyle off the water.
Durable Outdoor Construction
Made to withstand rugged outdoor use with strong materials that resist wear and corrosion. Perfect for humid, wet, or rough marine environments.
Advanced Navigation Tools
Supports multi-GNSS for precise tracking in challenging conditions. Built-in sensors further enhance location accuracy and navigation safety.
Sailing and Fishing Features
Includes advanced sailing metrics and supports sonar and chart integration for anglers. Helps users make informed decisions on changing water conditions.
Long-Lasting Battery
Optimized power modes provide extended usage across activities. Perfect for long excursions where charging options may be limited.
Weather & Tide Awareness
Receive tide data, weather changes, and storm alerts directly on your wrist. Stay ahead of shifting marine conditions.
Smart Everyday Convenience
From contactless payments to notifications and music storage, the watch enhances both on-water utility and daily life usability.

quatix® 6 Marine GPS Smartwatch – Grey & Captain Blue - Key Features
Autopilot Control
Adjust your autopilot settings remotely with intuitive wrist controls. Maintain course, change heading, or follow routes with ease.
Engine Monitoring
View important engine data such as RPM, fuel flow, temperature, and more. Helps ensure efficient and safe vessel operation.
Fusion-Link™ Audio Control
Control your boat’s sound system without leaving your position. Switch playlists, adjust volume, or change audio zones directly from the watch.
Waypoint Marking
Quickly mark fishing or navigation waypoints from anywhere on the boat. Your plotter records each location automatically.
Sailing Assistance Tools
Use features like tack assist, boat speed, and wind angle to improve precision on the water. Tailored for competitive and recreational sailors.
Multi-GNSS Support
Access GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo for superior positional accuracy. Essential when exploring unfamiliar waters or remote destinations.
Heart Rate & Pulse Tracking
Track heart rate, pulse, and advanced health metrics. Monitor performance during workouts or assess wellness during long trips.
Activity & Sports Profiles
Supports numerous sports including running, swimming, paddleboarding, cycling, and hiking. A complete fitness companion beyond marine use.
Smart Notifications
Receive calls, texts, reminders, and app alerts directly on the watch. Stay connected even when your phone is stowed away.
Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments
Make convenient payments on the go without pulling out a wallet. Ideal for quick stops or marina purchases.
Waterproof & Rugged Build
Designed to withstand harsh marine weather and submersion. Ensures dependable performance in wet conditions.
Customizable Watch Faces
Choose from multiple face designs and data widgets. Personalize your experience for style and function.
Music Storage & Streaming
Store music or stream from online apps when connected to a device. Enjoy entertainment during workouts or onboard downtime.
Safety & Incident Alerts
Supports incident detection and emergency notifications. Enhances peace of mind in unpredictable environments.
quatix® 6 Marine GPS Smartwatch – Grey & Captain Blue - What Is In The Box
- quatix® 6
- Captain blue silicone band
- Charging cable
- Documentation

quatix® 6 Marine GPS Smartwatch – Grey & Captain Blue - Specifications
General
| Strap material |
Silicone |
| Lens material |
Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX |
| Bezel material |
Stainless steel |
| Case material |
Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible |
Included (22 mm) |
| Physical size |
47 x 47 x 14.7 mm |
| Weight |
80 g (60 g, case only) |
| Leakproof inductive buttons |
Yes |
| Display Size |
1.3 inches (33.02 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution |
260 x 260 pixels |
| Colour display |
Yes |
| Large font option |
Yes |
| Battery life |
Smartwatch mode: Up to 14 days GPS mode: Up to 36 hours GPS and music: Up to 10 hours Max battery GPS mode: Up to 72 hours Expedition GPS activity 28 days Battery saver watch mode: 48 days |
| Charging method |
Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/history |
32 GB |
Clock Features
| Time/date |
Yes |
| GPS time sync |
Yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time |
Yes |
| Alarm clock |
Yes |
| Timer |
Yes |
| Stopwatch |
Yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times |
Yes |
Health Monitoring
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) |
Yes |
| Resting heart rate |
Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts |
Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate |
Yes |
| Fitness Age |
Yes (in app) |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor |
Yes |
| All-day Stress |
Yes |
| Relaxation reminders |
Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer |
Yes |
| Breathwork |
Yes |
| Sleep |
Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep coach |
Yes |
| Nap detection |
Yes |
| Hydration |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Women's Health |
Yes (in Garmin Connect™) |
| Health Snapshot |
Yes |
Sensors
| GPS |
Yes |
| GLONASS |
Yes |
| Galileo |
Yes |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor |
Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor |
Yes (with Acclimation) |
| Barometric altimeter |
Yes |
| Compass |
Yes |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Thermometer |
Yes |
| Depth sensor |
Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) |
Yes |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store |
Yes |
| Smart Notifications |
Yes |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) |
Yes |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) |
Yes |
| Morning report |
Yes |
| Calendar |
Yes |
| Weather forecasts |
Yes |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile |
Yes |
| Battery Saver - customisable low power watch |
Yes |
| Controls smartphone music |
Yes |
| Find my phone |
Yes |
| Find my watch |
Yes |
| VIRB® camera remote |
Yes |
| Smart trainer control |
Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Connect™ Mobile |
Yes |
| Smartphone compatibility |
iPhone®, Android™ |
Workout and Training Plans
| Cardio workouts |
Yes |
| Strength workouts |
Yes |
| Yoga workouts |
Yes |
| Pilates workouts |
Yes |
| On-screen workout animations |
Yes |
Activity Profiles
| Gym |
Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates and Yoga |
| WELLNESS |
Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Outdoor recreation |
Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, Tactical |
| Cycling |
Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon |
| Swim |
Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
Safety and Tracking Features
| Incident Detection during select activities |
Yes |
| Assistance |
Yes |
| Live Event Sharing |
Yes |
Tactical Features
| Dual grid coordinates |
Yes |
| XERO™ Locations |
Yes |
Boating Features
| Available boating profiles |
Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing |
| Anchor Alarm |
Yes |
| Autopilot control |
Yes |
| Boat data streaming |
Yes |
| Virtual starting line |
Yes |
| Countdown timer |
Yes |
| Tack assist mode |
Yes |
| Built-in barometer and tide tables |
Yes (downloadable tides) |
Activity Tracking Features
| Step counter |
Yes |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) |
Yes |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) |
Yes |
| Calories Burned |
Yes |
| Floors climbed |
Yes |
| Distance travelled |
Yes |
| Intensity minutes |
Yes |
| TrueUp™ |
Yes |
| Move IQ™ |
Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app |
Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic rep counting |
Yes |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
| Customisable screen(s) |
Yes |
| Downloadable training plans |
Yes |
| Course guidance |
Yes |
| HR Zones |
Yes |
| HR Alerts |
Yes |
| HR Calories |
Yes |
| % HR Max |
Yes |
| % HRR |
Yes |
| Recovery Time |
Yes |
| Auto Max HR |
Yes |
| HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) |
Yes |
| Respiration Rate (During Exercise) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| GPS speed and distance |
Yes |
| Customisable activity profiles |
Yes |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt |
Yes |
| Interval training |
Yes |
| Advanced workouts |
Yes |
| Power Modes - customisable in-activity battery settings |
Yes |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature |
Yes |
| Manual lap |
Yes |
| Configurable lap alerts |
Yes |
| Heat and Altitude Acclimation |
Yes |
| VO2 Max (Run) |
Yes |
| Training Load |
Yes |
| Training load focus |
Yes |
| Training Effect |
Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) |
Yes |
| Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) |
Yes |
| Customisable alerts |
Yes |
| Finish time |
Yes |
| Virtual partner |
Yes |
| Race an activity |
Yes |
| Multi-sport |
Yes |
| Garmin Live Segments |
Yes |
| Strava Live Segments |
Yes |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) |
Yes |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing |
Yes (available as a wearable map theme) |
| Touch and/or button lock |
Yes |
| Shortcuts |
Yes |
| Auto scroll |
Yes |
| Activity history on watch |
Yes |
| Physio TrueUp |
Yes |
Running Features
| GPS-based distance, time and pace |
Yes |
| Running dynamics |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Ground contact time and balance |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) |
Yes |
| Performance condition |
Yes |
| Lactate threshold |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro™ Pacing Strategies |
Yes |
| Run workouts |
Yes |
| Trail run auto climb |
Yes |
| Race predictor |
Yes |
| Foot pod capable |
Yes |
Golfing Features
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide |
Yes |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) |
Yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs |
Yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) |
Automatic |
| Digital scorecard |
Yes |
| Custom targets |
Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) |
Yes |
| Garmin AutoShot™ |
Yes |
| Full vector map |
Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates |
Yes |
| Green View with manual pin position |
Yes |
| Hazards and course targets |
Yes |
| PinPointer |
Yes |
| PlaysLike distance |
Yes |
| Handicap scoring |
Yes |
| TruSwing™ compatible |
Yes |
| Round timer/odometer |
Yes |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) |
Yes |
Outdoor Recreation
| Point-to-point navigation |
Yes |
| Breadcrumb trail in real time |
Yes |
| Back to start |
Yes |
| TracBack® |
Yes |
| UltraTrac mode |
Yes |
| Explore Nearby |
Yes |
| Elevation profile |
Yes |
| Distance to destination |
Yes |
| Barometric trend indicator with storm alert |
Yes |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner |
Yes |
| Vertical speed |
Yes |
| Total ascent/descent |
Yes |
| Future elevation plot |
Yes |
| Preloaded road and trail maps |
Yes |
| Preloaded ski resort maps |
Yes |
| Downloadable cartography support |
Yes |
| GPS coordinates |
Yes |
| Sight 'N Go |
Yes |
| Area calculation |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Fish forecast |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Projected waypoint |
Yes |
| Sun and moon information |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
| Expedition GPS Activity |
Yes |
| Tides |
Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
Cycling Features
| Courses |
Yes |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) |
Yes |
| Race an activity |
Yes |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) |
Yes |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) |
Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Garmin cycle map (routable cycling-specific street map) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) |
Yes |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights |
Yes |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) |
Yes |
| Power meter compatible |
Yes |
Swimming Features
| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) |
Yes |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) |
Yes |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) |
Yes |
| Countdown start |
Yes |
| Pool swim workouts |
Yes |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate |
Yes |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) |
Yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
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