Instinct 3 Solar Sport Watch
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Adventure-ready and solar-powered, the Instinct 3 Solar delivers rugged GPS tracking and endurance-level battery life
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Instinct 3 Solar is my go-to adventure watch. The solar charging keeps me powered for weeks, and the multi-band GPS tracking is incredibly precise, even in remote terrain. The rugged polymer build and water resistance mean I never worry about durability, and the altimeter, barometer, and compass sensors make it a must-have for any outdoor pursuit. If you need a watch that’s as tough as your adventures, this is it."
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is built for those who never stop exploring. Whether we’re pushing through high-altitude climbs, navigating dense forests, or taking on long-distance bikepacking routes, this watch keeps us powered, informed, and on track.
The solar-charging lens extends battery life, allowing us to venture farther without worrying about power. Multi-band GPS, heart rate monitoring, and environmental sensors ensure we have real-time data at a glance, while the rugged polymer housing and 10 ATM water resistance provide ultimate durability. The larger 50mm version maximizes solar efficiency, delivering even longer battery life for extreme expeditions.
For adventurers who demand precision, power, and durability, the Instinct 3 Solar is the ultimate companion for every journey
Details
- Solar charging extends battery life for multi-day and off-grid adventures
- GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo tracking for accurate navigation in remote areas
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring and advanced fitness metrics for peak performance
- Altimeter, barometer, and compass provide real-time environmental data
- Water-rated to 10 ATM (100m) for durability in extreme conditions
- Smart notifications keep us connected on the go
- Item #GRMF082
- Housing Material
- fiber-reinforced polymer
- Strap Material
- silicone
- Face Material
- glass
- Movement
- digital
- Pedometer
- yes
- Odometer
- yes
- Altimeter
- barometric
- Barometer
- yes
- Heart Rate Monitor
- wrist-based
- Submersible
- 10 ATM (100 meters)
- Technical Features
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, smart notifications, fitness tracking, stress monitoring, sleep tracking, ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, compass)
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, ANT+
- Operating System
- Garmin OS
- Dual Times
- yes
- Date Indicator
- yes
- Weekday Indicator
- yes
- Alarms
- customizable
- Backlight
- LED
- Battery Type
- rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery Life
- up to 28 days (unlimited with solar)
- Low Battery Indicator
- yes
- Face Size
- 45mm, 50mm
- Activity
- hiking, fitness, running, cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
2 based on 6 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 18, 2025
IMPOSSIBLE
Just like the S60 the Instinct 3 is impossible to figure out. Whoever orchestrates these tutorials ought to be shot.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
February 20, 2025
Not what I expected
Solar has no color in display. Black and white. No analog watch faces pre-installed. No acceptable choices in Connect IQ. Solar has no color in display. Black and white. Bad research on my part. But it doesn't weigh much. Big advantage
Originally reviewed on Garmin
February 17, 2025
Sucks
I bought this watch for running ultras. I need the extra battery life to be sure to make it through the entire event. When I ran my first ultra, I noticed the watch kept cycling off and on and it caused me to lose over 30 minutes and over 3 miles worth the distance. It came very close to costing me a DNF for the race. I was on the Support with Garmin and restarted the Watch downloaded different files the whole shebang and it’s still doing it so guess what I’m sending it back. I need a GPS watch that’s reliable and if it can’t be reliable as a dealbreaker
Originally reviewed on Garmin
February 10, 2025
My first awesome Garmin
I bought it yesterday and it is awesome. I started to set up my watch and I could make absolutely all what I want
Originally reviewed on Garmin
February 1, 2025
Error
does not display autonomy correctly; when the connection to the phone is turned on, it shows autonomy in days longer than when it is turned off.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 23, 2025
Buyers regret
Two days in to using it the screen freezes and won't reset
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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