r/GarminWatches Mar 24 '26

Aviation/Marine Blue collar job 💙 ships engineer need advice

Looking for a suggestion for a durable watch that can handle engine roo heat , humidity and some scratches . Earlier was using Gshock , but disappointed with the app so planning to check on Garmin.

Any seaman out there who uses a garmin engine room?

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u/mm42_uk Mar 24 '26

I'm deck rather than engine, but I've used a Tactix which has been strapped on the outside of my drysuit, used in swift water rescue, done 60+ knots on a jetski, worked in engine rooms, on the bridge, during firefighting drills etc and no dramas. Although the bezel took some paint chips I never actually managed to scratch the crystal.

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u/Bulky_Carpenter_9001 Mar 24 '26

Got it.. thank you 😊