Instinct? 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
Instinct? 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
INSTINCT? 3 - TACTICAL EDITION
RUGGED GPS SMARTWATCH
THE ADVENTURE ONLY STOPS WHEN YOU DO
ENJOY UNLIMITED BATTERY LIFE, THANKS TO SOLAR CHARGING1
BUILT TO COMMAND
BOLTED CONSTRUCTION WITH A METAL-REINFORCED BEZEL
DEDICATED TACTICAL FEATURES
STEALTH MODE, JUMPMASTER ACTIVITY, WAYPOINT PROJECTION AND MORE
LEAD THE CHARGE
WITH A BUILT-IN 3-AXIS COMPASS ANDMULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ? TECHNOLOGY
LIGHT THE MISSION
WITH A BUILT-IN LED FLASHLIGHT
BUILT FOR THE MISSION
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 MODE1
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
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
SOLAR CHARGING
Stay on the mission until it’s done, with unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging1.
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 optimizing battery life.
BUILT TO LAST
The Instinct 3 – Tactical Edition smartwatch is engineered with a supertough 45 mm fiber-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 monitoring2, Pulse Ox3and 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.
VICTORY IS IN YOUR SIGHTS
TACTICAL
NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY
Whether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.
RUCKING ACTIVITY
A dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight.
STEALTH MODE
While keeping the tactical watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.
PROJECTED WAYPOINTS
Set and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation.
APPLIED BALLISTICS?SOLVER
The preloaded Applied Ballistics solver gives you access to aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field (requires one-time fee, see pricing information ).
AB QUANTUM APP
Download the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible Apple?or Android?smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display.
KILL SWITCH
If security becomes an issue, the kill switch wipes the device of all user memory.
JUMPMASTER MODE
Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you’ve jumped.
TACTICAL ACTIVITY
See time, pace, time of day, elevation and your location in both coordinate types.
ACTIVITY TRACKING
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.
GARMIN COACH
Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans .
WORKOUT CREATION
Create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect?app , and send them directly to your watch.
INTENSITY MINUTES
Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes .
VO2 MAX
See your current fitness level , and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.
ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION
See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.
HIIT WORKOUTS
Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.
DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS
View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.
RECOVERY TIME
Gain insights on how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
DAILY MOVEMENTS
Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist2.
HRV STATUS
Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition continuously samples your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night2.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day .
MORNING REPORT
Receive an overview of your sleep recovery, daily calendar, HRV status and more as soon as you wake up. You can even customize your report to show what you want to see.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats , then generate a report to share with your health care provider.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep3.
MINDFUL BREATHING
Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.
HYDRATION
Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.
RESPIRATION
See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.
FITNESS AGE
Estimate how fit you are compared to your actual age.
NAP DETECTION
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and the ideal time and duration they should be.
STAY CONNECTED
GARMIN CONNECT
See your health and fitness information, connect with friends, and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.
GARMIN MESSENGER?APP
Communicate via two-way text messaging4on your wrist.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone .
GARMIN PAY?CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers .
SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location5.
CONNECT IQ?STORE
Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
LIVETRACK FEATURE
Friends and family can follow your real-time location5and view preplanned courses.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.
SATIQ TECHNOLOGY
Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
GARMIN SHARE
Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
QuickFit? accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.
Your custom smartwatch is waiting.
Customize your Garmin device using the Connect IQ? Store.
See your stats, and track your goals in the Garmin Connect? app.
What You'll Love
Sleep score and insights
Battery life (smartwatch mode) : Up to 28 days/unlimited with solar
Pulse Ox blood oxygen
LED flashlight
Garmin Pay?
Multi-band GPS
Training readiness
Training status
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 : fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit? watch band compatible : yes (22 mm)
Physical size : 45 x 45 x 14.9 mmFits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm
Weight : 52 g
Display Size : Custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
Display resolution : 176 x 176 pixels
Battery type : Lithium ion
Battery life : Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar*Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar*GPS Only: Up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar**All Satellite Systems: Up to 28 hours/50 hours with solar**All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 24 hours/40 hours with solar***Max Battery GPS: Up to 100 hours/Unlimited with solar**Expedition GPS: Up to 36 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
Clock Features
Time/date
GPS Time Sync
Automatic daylight saving time
Alarm clock
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times
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
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
Sensors
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
SatIQ? Technology
Garmin Elevate? wrist heart rate monitor
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Daily Smart Features
Connectivity : Bluetooth?, ANT+?
Connect IQ? (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
On-device Connect IQ? Store
Smart Notifications
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android? only)
Morning report
Calendar
Weather forecasts
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect? mobile
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)
Controls smartphone music
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
VIRB? Remote
Smart trainer control
Pairs with Garmin Connect? Mobile
Smartphone compatibility : iPhone?, Android?
Garmin Share
Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout - Running
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling
Garmin Running Coach Experts
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans
Cardio workouts
Strength workouts
HIIT workouts
Yoga workouts
Pilates workouts
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, Motocrossing, 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
Team sports : Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
In the ring : Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Other activity profiles : Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
LiveTrack
Live Event Sharing
Tactical Features
Stealth Mode
Night vision mode
Dual grid coordinates
Kill switch
Ballistics solver : yes (unlock required)
Gaming Features
Gaming Activity
GameOn? app compatible
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance traveled
Intensity minutes
TrueUp?
Move IQ?
Garmin Connect? Challenges app : yes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Customizable data pages
Downloadable training plans
Course guidance
HR zones
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
% HRR
Recovery time
Auto max HR
Race glance/widget
HRV status
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+? to paired devices)
Respiration rate (during exercise) : yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance
Customizable activity profiles
Auto Pause?
Interval training
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Advanced workouts
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings
HRM running pace and distance
Auto Lap?
Manual lap
Rest timer
Configurable lap alerts
Heat and altitude acclimation
VO2 Max (Run)
VO2 Max (Trail Run)
Load ratio
Training load
Training load focus
Training effect
Training effect (anaerobic)
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)
Workout benefit
Improved recovery time
Custom alerts
Voice alerts
Multisport auto transition
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Auto multisport activities
Manual multisport activities
Touch and/or button lock
Shortcuts
Auto scroll
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp
Unified training status
Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Running dynamics
Vertical oscillation and ratio
Ground contact time and balance : yes (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Running power
Grade-adjusted pace
Performance condition
Lactate threshold : yes (with compatible accessory)
PacePro? Pacing Strategies
Run workouts
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection
Golfing Features
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) : manual
Digital scorecard
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Garmin AutoShot?
Auto CourseView updates
Green View with manual pin position
Hazards and course targets
Round timer/odometer
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Pairs with Garmin Golf app
Tournament legal
Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack?
UltraTrac mode
Reference point
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert
Vertical speed
Total ascent/descent
Future elevation plot
GPS coordinates
Sight 'N Go
Area calculation
Projected waypoint
Sun and moon information
Wind meter compatible
Expedition GPS Activity
Tides
Tide glance
Cycling Features
Courses
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)
MTB Grit & Flow
Advanced cycling dynamics
Compatible with Vector? and Rally? (power meters)
Compatible with Varia Vision? (head-mounted display)
Compatible with Varia? radar (rear-facing radar)
Compatible with Varia? lights
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)
Power meter compatible
Swimming Features
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Drill logging (pool swim only)
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
"Repeat on"rest timer (pool swim only)
Auto rest (pool swim only)
Time and distance alerts
Countdown start (pool swim only)
Pool swim workouts
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automat