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Garmin Fēnix® 8 Pro 47mm AMOLED Mens Watch Black Strap
Ref. 010-03198-01
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The Fēnix 8 Pro's defining feature over its siblings is the integration of inReach satellite technology directly into the case — the first Garmin watch to carry it. That means two-way messaging and interactive SOS capability from genuinely remote terrain, without a separate device clipped to a pack, connecting over satellite when there is no LTE signal and switching seamlessly when there is. At 47mm with a titanium bezel finished in Carbon Grey DLC, it reads as a serious tool watch rather than a fitness band that got ideas above its station. The AMOLED display handles all visibility in darkness, supplemented by a high-powered LED flashlight built into the top of the case — a detail that earns its keep on a night trail in a way no lume application could. At 16mm deep it will not disappear under a cuff, and anyone wearing it to a meeting will know they are compromising; on the wrist of someone using it for what it was built for, that profile is unremarkable. The QuickFit system at 22mm means the silicone strap can be swapped without tools, which matters on a watch that moves between pool, mountain and office with its owner.
- Reference
- 010-03198-01
- Brand
- Garmin
- Case size
- 47mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Alarm, Backlight, World time, Perpetual calendar, Compass, Thermometer, Altimeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Learn more about Garmin
Gary Burrell and Min Kao founded Garmin in 1989 — the name is a contraction of their first names — to build GPS receivers for aviation and marine use. Consumer navigation came later, and wearables later still.
Unlike most names in this directory that arrived from outside watchmaking, Garmin is not a licence. It designs and builds its own devices, writes its own software and runs its own satellite-positioning stack, which is why its watches do things Swiss houses do not attempt.
The fenix line established the template in 2012: a rugged multi-sport GPS watch with mapping, altimeter and week-long battery life. Forerunner covers running, Instinct the hard-wearing end, Venu the smartwatch end, and the MARQ line puts the same electronics in titanium and sapphire at Swiss prices.
Battery life is the differentiator. Where most smartwatches are measured in days, Garmin measures in weeks, and in solar-charging models sometimes in months.
These are instruments rather than heirlooms, and they date the way electronics date — but for anyone who actually trains, they are among the few watches on the market that earn their place.
- 1989
- Founded by Gary Burrell and Min Kao.
- 2003
- The Forerunner brings GPS to running watches.
- 2012
- The fenix line defines the multi-sport GPS watch.
- 2019
- MARQ places the electronics in titanium and sapphire.
- 2020
- Solar charging extends battery life to months.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,449), Chronograph Watches (1,043), Watches 44mm and Over (823) and All Black Watches (288).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Second time zone for travelling
Worth knowing
- 47mm is a large watch with real presence
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| Specification | 010-03198-01 |  H77922541 |  VE3J00622 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £920 | £899 |
| Case size | 47mm | 46mm | 45mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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