How to choose the right watch strap?
Garmin watches use two attachment types: QuickFit (most sports watches – fēnix, Forerunner, epix, Instinct, Enduro) and Quick Release (most smartwatches – Venu, vívoactive, Lily, vívomove). Both can be swapped without tools, but they are not compatible with each other. It's important to choose the right attachment and the right width – enter your watch model below and you'll see both instantly.
Find the right strap for your watch
Which watch do you have?
Not sure which watch you have? Browse all straps and measure the width of your old strap: watch straps page.
QuickFit or Quick Release – what's the difference?
- QuickFit – Garmin's own attachment. The mechanism is built into the strap: push the strap onto the watch until it clicks into place, and release it using the lever underneath the strap.
- Quick Release – a standard quick-release strap. The end of the strap has a spring bar with a small lever: pull the lever and the strap comes off the watch. Quick Release straps of the same width from other manufacturers also fit.
QuickFit widths
- QuickFit 20 mm – smaller models (usually “S" versions, e.g. 42–43 mm watches).
- QuickFit 22 mm – medium-sized watches (usually 46–47 mm).
- QuickFit 26 mm – large watches (usually “X" versions, 51 mm).
Quick Release widths
- 14 mm – Lily 2 and Lily 2 Active.
- 18 mm – smaller smartwatches (e.g. Venu 4 41mm, Venu 3S).
- 20 mm – medium (e.g. vívoactive 5).
- 22 mm – larger (e.g. Venu 4 45mm, Venu 3).
The search above shows the exact width, or you can find it on your watch's product page (technical specifications). If in doubt, send us your watch model – we'll tell you right away which strap fits.
Do I need to buy pins separately?
No. QuickFit straps have the attachment built in, and Quick Release straps come with spring bars already fitted – no separate pins or tools are needed for either.
How to choose the length?
- Measure your wrist circumference with a tape measure and compare it with the range given on the strap's product page.
- A silicone strap should be comfortable during workouts too – a strap that is too loose affects heart rate accuracy.
- Nylon and fabric straps are more adjustable and also suit those whose skin doesn't tolerate silicone.
Colour not as expected?
Shades may look slightly different on screen. If the strap doesn't suit you, you can exchange it within 14 days – just write to us.
Still need help?
Email us at abi@gpseesti.ee or visit our Tondi store (Pärnu mnt 110, Tallinn) – you can try the straps on your watch in person.
