Garmin - tactix Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics

I bought a Tactix Delta, used, off of fb marketplace. It has been a beast, going on 2-3 years now.

My second Garmin, a used Tactix Delta, is hyuge, and a tank. I'm hard on watches and the bezel has NO scratches. The rim around the bezel is scratched to hell, and I'm ok with that. The 22 day battery life kicks ass. My last Garmin, a Vivoactive 3, was lasting barely a week per charge. It works great for tracking workouts, weather, temperature, controlling music, sleep and more. I could get messages when going to school when the profs didn't want you screwing with your phone in class. What's not to love?

Almost any Garmin is good for the job. I have a Tactix Delta which is overkill (but I like the design) and it is perfect for swimming.

Sounds like you don't need the best and newest to get all the features you need here. Most of the watches you're being recommended will be perfect for you, yes. But any older Fenix/Tactix will work for you too. In fact, I'm still using my Fenix 6x Solar, does literally everything you outlined here besides the stealth mode, jump master, etc. A Tactix 7 or event Tactix Delta will achieve all you need. Just a side note, best battery = MIP display. Don't think you can get a stealth mode (night vision) with an MIP display, that's reserved for the amoled versions. Good luck on your search!

I lost a Tactix Delta solar and moved across to the Enduro 3 basically a lighter composite version of the Delta without the stealth mode 👍

I decided on the Enduro 3...brand new off eBay for $465. Overall I'm happy with my purchase, prior to that I had the instinct 2 solar...the instinct 3 solar and Amoled, and then the Tactix delta. All great watches but you learn pretty quick what you need and what you don't.

I’ve had the Garmin Tactix Delta, Fénix 5x, 6 pro solar, 6x, 7x, and 8. I still go back and use my AU2 for a week from time to time. lol

Everyome in my old unit including me have a garmin instinct or a garmin tactix delta. But garmin.

I3 tactical for field work/deployment, Tactix for leave.

I spent good money on the tactix. It's great. I've beaten and abused it. It's a tank. Does all the smartphone nonsense and way way more. Lasts about 20~ days on a charge so I can actually get all the telemetry back when I sleep and it's useful.

Good lord, what are you planning on doing, ODA level stuff? An Instinct (Solar) tactical is probably all you really need, Tactix is has some serious features - like windage and range finder. Good luck!