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Garmin Instinct 3 - 50mm, Solar, Tactical Edition, Black with Black Band
Garmin Instinct 3 - 50mm, Solar, Tactical Edition, Black with Black Band
THE RUGGED TACTICAL SMARTWATCH
Instinct 3 – Tactical Edition is the rugged GPS smartwatch that's built for the toughest missions, with solar charging, a metal-reinforced bezel and dedicated tactical features.
- SOLAR FOR UNLIMITED BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE
- INCLUDES DEDICATED TACTICAL FEATURES
- DETAILED HEALTH AND WELLNESS FEATURES
- MILITARY STANDARD TOUGHNESS FOR THERMAL, SHOCK AND WATER RESISTANCE MEANS NO HOLDING BACK
- BRIGHT BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
- 3-AXIS COMPASS AND MULTI-BAND GPS
SOLAR CHARGING
Stay on the mission until it’s done with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging.
MISSION-READY
Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch and rucking activity.
GUIDE THE OPERATION
Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimising battery life.
BUILT TO LAST
The Instinct 3 – Tactical Edition smartwatch is engineered with a supertough 50 mm fibre-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel and is 10 ATM water-rated. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
HEALTH MONITORING
Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more.
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT
A built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it.
What You'll Love | |
|---|---|
| Sleep Score and Insights | ✔ |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | ✔ |
| LED flashlight | ✔ |
| Garmin Pay™ | ✔ |
| Multi-band GPS | ✔ |
| Training Readiness | ✔ |
| Training Status | ✔ |
| Watch display type | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Solar charging | ✔ |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
General | |
|---|---|
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Power Glass™ |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit™ watch band compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
| Physical size | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Display Size | Custom, two-window design; 27 x 27 mm (1.1″ x 1.1″) |
| Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar*** Max Battery GPS: Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/history | 128 MB |
Health & Wellness Monitoring | |
|---|---|
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | ✔ |
| Resting heart rate | ✔ |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | ✔ |
| Fitness Age | ✔ |
| Body Battery™ Energy Monitor | ✔ |
| All-day Stress | ✔ |
| Relaxation reminders | ✔ |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | ✔ |
| Breathwork | ✔ |
| Sleep | Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep coach | ✔ |
| Breathing variations | ✔ |
| Nap detection | ✔ |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health Snapshot | ✔ |
| Health Status | ✔ |
Sensors | |
|---|---|
| GPS | ✔ |
| GLONASS | ✔ |
| Galileo | ✔ |
| SatIQ™ Technology | ✔ |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | ✔ |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | ✔ |
| Barometric altimeter | ✔ |
| Compass | ✔ |
| Gyroscope | ✔ |
| Accelerometer | ✔ |
| Thermometer | ✔ |
Activity profiles | |
|---|---|
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
| Multisport | Triathlon |
| WELLNESS | Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| INDOOR RUNNING | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motorcrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Sport profiles | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed martial arts |
| Other activity profiles | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating |
Tactical features | |
|---|---|
| Ballistics solver | Yes (unlock required) |
| Dual grid coordinates | ✔ |
| KILL SWITCH | ✔ |
| Night vision mode | ✔ |
| Stage Timer | ✔ |
| Stealth mode | ✔ |
IN THE BOX:
- Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation