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2024-07-04T20:00:00
Im happy my watch, Good in unique Good style,, comportable my hand
Junjun
2024-05-21T20:00:00
This watch is awesome even though it's a bit older! Soo many features and durability. Garmin makes a good product
Bobbyd
2024-05-07T20:00:00
Never knew I needed a watch till I got this one. I love it to death. I got it mostly for biking as it's a new hobby, it makes me push myself daily to get everything out of it. Keeps my steps and my heart rate and is tough as nails. I work in industrial maintenance, and wear it 24/7. Very happy with my purchase
Jacob 2.
2024-04-29T20:00:00
Health Data Analysis The Garmin Instinct is a Sport Watch, Not a Health Watch. All the pretty charts have only full-scale range. So night time data is all wrong: 1. Nighttime Steps do not show on the charts or the calculation of awake times because the fixed range is based on exercise goals; 2. The REM sleep identifies a combination of light sleep and heart rate that seems to also pick up short deep sleep after an awake - walking period; 3. Stress picks up some nighttime events, but also has no range adjustment to make them visible; 4. O2 is also not believable overnight because I should be dead or in deep concern with 75% at sea level. The Body Battery has more health data than anything else, but again, it can't be range adjusted to see vital events clearer. GPS setup is challenging In fact, I can't figure it out? I can push the GPS button - visible only in daylight or flashlight - and I can enter the GPS location, but navigation is way above my comprehension. In fact, the watch tracked me for the first 3 days, and that was really neat: I could zoom in and see great granularity in the recorded path - on the watch face. But then it stopped, and I haven't found how to restart it. I tried reading the manual, online, because the manual is in micro-text. But Track Me didn't track me. What is missing is a plasticized chart showing the options of each switch and how they interact - I just haven't found time to make one myself. Still I wear it cause it's very attractive and rugged, and my wife gave it to me as a 75th birthday gift, but I often wear my health watch on the other wrist.
CHARLIE75
2024-04-28T20:00:00
I've had this watch for a month and I am impressed by all of the features that it has. After charging it initially I haven't had to charge it again. I do work outside and it has held up well so far. Would definitely recommend.
Joe 3.
2024-04-25T20:00:00
Watch has a lot of features that other smart watches don't. Battery lasts a long time and only takes a hour or so to charge if almost fully depleted. When fully charged mine says 12 days battery life. I generally charge the watch once per week when it's at half power and it only takes half an hour or so to charge. Tracks a lot of health statistics and garmin connect app is customizable to make it easy to check steps, heart rate, or many other health related info. Solar charging helps keep battery charged and it's definitely waterproof. I tried the GPS tracking briefly and it seems to work well. I plan to use this on my next mushroom hunting trip. There are still many features I haven't tried yet but overall I'm happy with it. Only criticism I have is instructions that come with the watch aren't very detailed. Fortunately You Tube seems to have plenty of how to videos if you run into something you can't figure out on your own.
aqc123
2024-04-14T20:00:00
I bought this recently and I love it!!! Works great!!!!!!!
Jimmy D.
2024-03-29T20:00:00
Very cool watch like having your our personal trainer. Lot of cool stuff this watch can do and battery life is way better than expected.
James L.
2024-03-25T20:00:00
I have had the Instinct Solar Tactical Edition for a couple of months and i hike alot. the steps and miles are great the weather,barometer,altimeter,gps are great. I really like the sleep monitoring and all the health related monitoring. I have highly recommended to friends already.
Rebel63
2024-03-09T19:00:00
This watch is probably the best of both worlds for garmin. It's more affordable but still has lots of features. It does have the increased battery life which makes the gps feature more usable. It has a learning curve but once you get into the features there is so much it can do for you. A great watch for any outdoor adventure. And also I like the style and all the band options. Changing the band can almost make it a whole new watch.
MayB
2024-03-06T19:00:00
Only downside is somewhat complicated to understand all features and how to seamlessly get to them/change them. The operators manual is 68 pages long. Also the charge life is just under a week. DO NOT LOSE YOUR GARMIN CHARGE CABLE!
Jace
2024-02-22T19:00:00
Temperature does not update. Watch will stay at the same temperature for days at a time.
Bobbyalice
2024-02-01T19:00:00
I am very happy with the watch and its features ! Charging it is no problem !
Carboncheese
2024-01-21T19:00:00
I bought this a few weeks ago and it is awesome. I'm a runner and this does a great job of tracking everything I want to know about my runs. Solid 10/10
yeah
2024-01-13T19:00:00
I wanted this watch for monitoring my heart rate while I am riding my bicycle. For that purpose, it works great. I will look at my sleeping habit from time to time as well. There are many other functions I guess which I have not used yet but I am sure they are useful for some people.
Ko 7.
2024-01-01T19:00:00
I purchased the watch about a month ago and love it. Still have not used all the features but I am slowly learning them.
Kraig99
2023-12-02T19:00:00
I had this smart watch for over and year and no problems at all. 12 day battery life before charging
WD2000
2023-11-18T19:00:00
I won this watch and I have loved it! I use it for biking and skiing and love that it connects right to Strava! It has great GPS features and altimeter! . As a person who frequently forgets to charge things I love the solar charge feature!
Drew O.
2023-10-16T20:00:00
Everything is good only glass is no durable as factory say
Maxa
2023-10-12T20:00:00
I have had this watch for over a yr and generally love it. Having said that, I have found the charging capability sadly lacking usefulness. Labor day weekend I set it outside to specifically test the solar charging capability. After two hrs of being in the sun there was little to no change in battery charge. Seems like the only function of the "solar" part is the graph that allegedly monitors intensity. Not sure if the Instinct 2 model does the same.
merc304
2023-09-25T20:00:00
I have the garmin instict solar tactical. After almost two years the watch crushes repeatedly. I have tried everything I have found on the forum but no cure. I have contacted garmin on my region for a solution. The solution I proposed was to give back the watch and pay 140? for a refurbished one that would perform correctly.The refurbished watch would arrive in a depth of time of one and a half month. The proposal was like take it or leave it. Try it for yourself
Philip
2023-08-24T20:00:00
I bought this watch 8 months ago and it has already stopped working. Apparently this is a common problem that people are facing. Really disappointed. Will avoid garmin in the future due to lack of reliability.
Nick A.
2023-08-09T20:00:00
I have had this style of watch for over a year and I was able to break the watch face on my original watch. I contacted customer support and for a small fee I was able to get a new watch which I feel is way better than my old one in terms of battery life. Both still durable and they function the same but I like this new one just a little bit more.
Blue2
2023-08-03T20:00:00
Bought this solar instinct 3 years ago, after 1,5y it started to have problems, auto shutdown and auto reset. Paid 150usd to get it replaced by Garmin. Now after 1,5y it have same problem again but the supporter said Garmin couldn't fix this problem because it is from manufacturer
Tin B.
2023-07-06T20:00:00
I bought this because my employer doesn't allow Apple Watches so this badass is next best thing
Kickass w.
2023-06-08T20:00:00
In fact, lots more features than I'll ever use. Mostly loving the Solar charging because the charge will last for days and days, if you don't connect to your phone. Mostly use the health features, I'm still learning the many others. Also still playing with the gps.
KAC47
2023-06-01T20:00:00
I had an Instinct before, but decided to upgrade to the solar tactical. I was a 1SG in the TN State Guard and this watch was helpful in aiding the training of my soldiers.
RevSlev T.
2023-05-12T20:00:00
Bought my watch over a year ago and turns out to be the best watch I ever had!!!
Recon07
2023-05-07T20:00:00
This watch WILL NOT even come within 40bpm of my actual HR during exercise. Actual HR will be in the 150's and this useless piece of plastic will read a max of 118 for example. Totally useless. Who knows about the accuracy of the SaO2 monitor or sleep data. Save your money, this is a waste of $500
TPC-MD
2023-04-22T20:00:00
I have 2 Garmin solar watches, one tactical one instinct solar, the instinct solar for everyday, work, construction, gardening. The tactical I wear for times on the go.
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Fiber-reinforced polymer
Fiber-reinforced polymer
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Silicone
Custom, two-window design: 0.9 x 0.9" (23 x 23mm)
128 x 128 pixels
Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Smartwatch: Up to 24 days/54 days with solar
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/Unlimited with solar
GPS: Up to 30 hours/38 hours with solar
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/145 hours with solar
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/68 days with solar
10 ATM
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1.77 x 1.77 x 0.60" (45 x 45 x 15.3mm)
Fits wrists with a circumference of 132-224 mm
1.87 oz (53g)
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By Junjun
Im happy my watch, Good in unique Good style,, comportable my hand
Better than iwatch
By Bobbyd
This watch is awesome even though it's a bit older! Soo many features and durability. Garmin makes a good product
Built for the Mission. Designed for Endurance
You forge your own path, so we forged the Instinct Solar GPS watch to keep up every step of the way - no matter how far you tread.
Experience unprecedented battery life with solar charging
Military standard toughness lets you play rough without worry
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Your 3 best friends in the wild
Train smarter with built-in sports apps right on your wrist
Get notifications straight from your phone to your wrist
Do more. Charge less. Get up to 54 days in smartwatch mode
Engineered for Endurance
Fiber-reinforced polymer case, chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass and a battery powered by the sun creates a device that's built to endure.
Designed to Be Daring
Subdued color, high contrast displays and purpose-built design bring to life a non-traditional smartwatch that can follow wherever the mission takes you.
Break the mold.
Solar Battery
Variable based on sun-exposure, the Instinct can provide unprecedented battery life to those that explore under the sun.
Military Standard 810
Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters).
Power Manager
View how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.
Night Vision Compatibility
Switch between daytime view and nighttime view with a screen designed to be read by night vision goggles.
Stealth Mode
Go dark by enabling stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication.
Dual-Format GPS
Dual-format GPS coordinates with latitude and longitude references offer unparalleled situational awareness.
Projected Waypoints
Always know the way back - create a waypoint to mark the location of your vehicle before you start your trip.
Jumpmaster Mode
Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you've jumped.
Train smarter.
Sports Apps
Use preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more.
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Get heart rate data1 along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you're at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater.
Pulse OX
For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.
Stress Tracking
Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
Body Battery Energy Monitor
Optimize your body's energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you're ready to be active or when you may need to rest.
Trust your Instincts. But also confirm them
Multi-GNSS Support
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.
Tracback Routing
Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.
Smart Notifications
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.
Pair for Satellite Communication
Pair Instinct with an inReach device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.
Calendar View
Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen.