ARXEN · SURF Collection

Garmin Surf Watch Face with Always-On Wind

VIDA QUECHUA. Create the wave.

VIDA QUECHUA surf Watch Face for Garmin

Surf does not live only in the ocean. It is a mindset, born here from Vida Quechua, Switzerland's first surfskate community.

A Watch Face that carries the surf spirit to mountain roads, technical asphalt and the calm waters of Lake Léman.

The surf Watch Face born from a community.

Get VIDA QUECHUA on Connect IQ

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Garmin watch frame VIDA QUECHUA surf Watch Face for Garmin · awake mode
Buy on Connect IQ Opens in Garmin Connect IQ Store · secure payment via Garmin One-time purchase · works on 41 Garmin models · lifetime updates

What VIDA QUECHUA shows on your watch

Wind speed and direction stay always on. Seven more slots are yours to configure from a pool of 14 fields.

Always on

  • Wind speed Live from Garmin SensorHistory · no external app
  • Wind direction Compass arc on AMOLED · icon on MIP

Configurable slots · pick 7 of 14

  • Heart rate
  • Body battery
  • Stress
  • Steps
  • Calories
  • Distance
  • Battery
  • Notifications
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Time secondary
  • Seconds

Configure each slot from Garmin Connect on your phone, or from the watch itself.

Customized date · 3 formats

Short Medium Long

AMOLED-ready · AOD optimized

When the watch rests, VIDA QUECHUA keeps a power-optimized layout visible. Works on both AMOLED and MIP Garmin screens without draining the battery.

The story

Born from Switzerland's first surfskate community

Vida Quechua turns landscape into motion: alpine light, mountain roads, the calm surface of Lake Léman and asphalt shaped by relief. The people and the place that gave this Watch Face its name.

Discover the full story

More from the SURF Collection

Two more takes on surf inside ARXEN. Same craft, different mood.

BIARRITZ cover

BIARRITZ

The elegant European surf with the simplest setup. Same craft, different mood.

 MAVERICKS cover

MAVERICKS

The dramatic big wave with secondary time zone. Same craft, different power.

Built for fēnix 8, Forerunner 970 and 39 more Garmin models

VIDA QUECHUA runs natively on Garmin's premium AMOLED line and on the MIP family. The palette reads well on fēnix 8, Forerunner 970, Venu 3 and on solar and MIP screens.

ModelDisplaySlug
fēnix® 8 47 mmAMOLED 454fenix847mm
fēnix® 8 Pro 47 mmAMOLED 454fenix8pro47mm
fēnix® 8 43 mmAMOLED 416fenix843mm
epix™ Pro 51 mmAMOLED 454epix2pro51mm
epix™ Pro 47 mmAMOLED 416epix2pro47mm
epix™ Pro 42 mmAMOLED 390epix2pro42mm
D2™ Mach 2AMOLED 454d2mach2
Forerunner® 970AMOLED 454fr970
Forerunner® 965AMOLED 454fr965
Forerunner® 570 47 mmAMOLED 454fr57047mm
Forerunner® 570 42 mmAMOLED 390fr57042mm
Venu® 3AMOLED 454venu3
Venu® 3SAMOLED 390venu3s
Venu® 4 45 mmAMOLED 454venu445mm

Plus 27 more models from the fēnix 7, fēnix E, MARQ, Forerunner 1xx-2xx-9xx, Venu X1, Vivoactive and Enduro families. See the full list in Connect IQ.

Frequently asked questions

Is VIDA QUECHUA a free Garmin Watch Face?

No. VIDA QUECHUA is a premium Watch Face: a one-time purchase on Connect IQ. It belongs to the ARXEN SURF Collection.

What is VIDA QUECHUA best for?

VIDA QUECHUA is the surf Watch Face inspired by Vida Quechua, Switzerland's first surfskate community. Wind speed and direction stay always on the watch, with 7 configurable slots from 14 data sources. It fits fēnix 8, Forerunner 970, Venu 3 and 38 more models.

Does VIDA QUECHUA show wind data?

Yes. Both wind speed and wind direction are always visible, paired with the compass arc on AMOLED screens and a discrete icon on MIP screens. Wind comes from the Garmin SensorHistory permission, no external app needed.

Does it work on Garmin Instinct 2 Surf Edition?

Not in the current release. VIDA QUECHUA is compatible with 41 AMOLED and MIP models including fēnix 8, Forerunner 970 and Venu 3. Instinct 2 Surf Edition is on the roadmap for a future update.

Can I customize VIDA QUECHUA?

Yes. You configure 7 information slots around the dial from a pool of 14 fields (heart rate, body battery, calories, distance, sunrise, sunset, temperature, pressure and more). Wind speed and direction stay always on, and the date has 3 format options.

What is included with VIDA QUECHUA?

A premium Watch Face with wind speed and direction always visible, 7 customizable data slots from a pool of 14 fields, a customizable date with 3 formats and full AOD support on AMOLED models.

How is VIDA QUECHUA different from BIARRITZ and MAVERICKS?

The three Watch Faces share the same surf precision and the same 41 model compatibility. VIDA QUECHUA is born from Switzerland's first surfskate community and keeps both wind speed and direction always on. BIARRITZ leans elegant European surf with the simplest setup. MAVERICKS adds a configurable secondary time zone for travelers.

Can I install VIDA QUECHUA on more than one Garmin watch?

Yes. One purchase covers all the Garmin watches paired to your Connect IQ account. Install VIDA QUECHUA on any compatible model you own.

Which Garmin watches support VIDA QUECHUA?

41 models across the AMOLED and MIP families: fēnix 8 (43, 47, Pro 47, Solar 47, Solar 51), epix Pro (42, 47, 51), epix 2, D2 Mach 1 and 2, fēnix 7 family, fēnix E, MARQ Gen 2, Forerunner 165 to 970, Venu 3, Venu 3S, Venu 4 (41, 45), Venu X1, Vivoactive 5 and 6, Enduro 3.

How do I install VIDA QUECHUA on my Garmin?

Tap "Buy on Connect IQ", complete payment via Garmin and the Watch Face installs automatically through Garmin Connect on your phone.