A 51 mm AMOLED multisport watch with extra battery capacity, sapphire glass and recreational scuba and freedive modes to 40 m.
$2,399.00
The Dive360 Take
The 51 mm Fenix 8 is worth considering when longer battery life and a larger case suit the way you use a watch. Its 35.6 mm AMOLED display gives dive, navigation and training information useful room, with sapphire glass and a titanium finish for regular use.
A clear display is particularly welcome when your eyesight is not quite what it used to be and your arms never seem long enough for a gauge check. This version combines that readable screen with substantial battery capacity for busy trips.
It supports recreational single-gas scuba and freediving within its 40 m rating, alongside Garmin’s maps and sports functions. The Orange/Graphite band keeps the look lively, even if the early start for the dive boat has not had quite the same effect on you.
The serious stuff
Exact existing model 010-02905-12: 51 mm AMOLED, sapphire lens, titanium finish and Orange/Graphite silicone band.
AMOLED screen: approximately 35.6 mm diameter, the same display diameter as the 47 mm AMOLED model.
Recreational single-gas scuba and apnea/freedive activities, with a maximum rated dive depth of 40 m.
Air or nitrox from 21% to 40% oxygen; Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression model.
Dive logs can be reviewed with the Garmin Dive app; surface GPS records entry and exit locations. GPS does not operate underwater.
No wireless cylinder-pressure integration; use a separate pressure gauge.
Built-in LED torch, mapping/navigation and multisport training functions.
Rechargeable battery; actual runtime varies with display, GPS, sensors and other enabled features.
Smartwatch battery life: up to 29 days with gesture activation or 13 days with the display always on.
Why we like it
The battery capacity is appealing for trips with regular outdoor activity and less time near a charger.
The AMOLED display, LED torch, mapping and training tools give it useful roles both in and out of the water. The 51 mm case suits those who like a more substantial watch.
Who we recommend it to
Recreational divers and active travellers who prefer a larger watch case and longer battery life, with a clear AMOLED display and one device for diving, training and navigation.
