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Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

Rugged outdoor GPS smartwatches.

Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band

Part Number 010-02935-42

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ALL IN INSTINCT

INSTINCT 3

TOUGH
IT OUT

Metal-reinforced bezel

TAKE CHARGE

UNLIMITED BATTERY LIFE
WITH SOLAR CHARGING¹

STAY IN
THE KNOW

24/7 health and
wellness monitoring

CARRY
THE TORCH

Built-in flashlight

BOLDLY GO

Multi-band GPS with
SatIQ™ technology

ALL IN INSTINCT

Instinct 3 is the rugged GPS smartwatch that’s designed to be worn through anything. Follow yours, wherever the adventure leads.

UNLIMITED BATTERY IN SMARTWATCH MODE WITH SOLAR CHARGING¹

DETAILED HEALTH AND WELLNESS FEATURES

SMART NOTIFICATIONS²

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

RUGGED DESIGN

MULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ^™ TECHNOLOGY

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

SOLAR CHARGING

Get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging¹.

RUGGED DESIGN

Explore confidently with a rugged design, including a 1.1-inch display, 50 mm metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant display.

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

See and be seen with a built-in flashlight, featuring variable intensities and an alternate red light.

24/7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITORING

Make bold moves with health monitoring features, including heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox³ and more.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple^® or Android^™ smartphone.

MULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ

Navigate confidently with multi-band GPS, featuring SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while optimizing battery life.

GO BOLDLY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

DAILY MOVEMENTS

Keep tabs on your daily steps, calories burned, floors climbed and more from your wrist³.

HRV STATUS

Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health through heart rate variability while you sleep³.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

Instinct 3 tracks your heart rate, so you can stay in the know all day and night³.

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 asleep².

MINDFUL BREATHING

Start a breathwork activity to track your stress and respiration.

RESPIRATION

See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.

HYDRATION

Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.

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.

SMART WAKE ALARM

Wake up more refreshed. The smart wake alarm gently wakes you at the optimal time.

WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING

Track your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.

BREATHING VARIATIONS

For a closer glimpse of your health, the breathing variations feature helps you understand shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep⁴. These shifts could be related to environment, alcohol, or potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

LIFESTYLE LOGGING

Log behaviors — such as caffeine and alcohol intake — and view reports on how they impact your health in the Garmin Connect app.

NUTRITION IN THE GARMIN CONNECT APP

Easily track calories and macronutrients, get personalized nutrition recommendations and see reports to follow your progress toward your goals with a Garmin Connect+ plan.

ACTIVITY TRACKING

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

Track activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.

GARMIN COACH

Train for an event, achieve a milestone, or improve your fitness with Garmin Coach training plans for runners and cyclists.

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

Know how long you should recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.

RUCKING ACTIVITY

A dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to enter pack weight.

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 messaging⁵ on 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 location⁶.

CONNECT IQ^™ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.

LIVETRACK FEATURE

Friends and family can follow your real-time location⁶ and view preplanned courses.

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with an altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass.

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.

Learn More

Customize your Garmin device using the Connect IQ Store.

Learn More

See your stats, and track your goals in the Garmin Connect app.

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¹Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

²When paired with your compatible smartphone

³This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.

⁴Activity tracking accuracy

⁵Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones

⁶When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

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What You'll Love
Sleep score and insights
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	Up to 40 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	(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; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm)
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 solarSolar 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	(high and low)
Respiration rate
Fitness age
Body Battery energy monitor
All-day stress
Relaxation reminders
Relaxation breathing timer
Breathwork
Sleep	(advanced)
Sleep coach
Breathing variations
Nap detection
Hydration	(in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Women's health	(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

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields 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
Passcode

Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)
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	Tactical, Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
Live Event Sharing

Tactical Features
Dual grid coordinates
XERO Locations

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	(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)	(with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance
Customizable activity profiles
Auto Pause automatic timer halt
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 interval tracking feature
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
Custom alerts
Voice alerts
Multisport auto transition
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
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	(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	(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
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 automatic heart rate download post-swim)

Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe Challenges app	(optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app)

Instinct 3 – 45 mm, Solar smartwatch with silicone band
Charging/data cable
Documentation

Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar

Rugged outdoor GPS smartwatches.

Sunburst with Sunburst/Gray Band

ALL IN INSTINCT

TOUGHIT OUT

TAKE CHARGE

STAY INTHE KNOW

CARRYTHE TORCH

BOLDLY GO

ALL IN INSTINCT

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

SOLAR CHARGING

RUGGED DESIGN

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

24/7 HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITORING

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

MULTI-BAND GPS WITH SATIQ

GO BOLDLY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

DAILY MOVEMENTS

HRV STATUS

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

STRESS TRACKING

MORNING REPORT

HEALTH SNAPSHOT

PULSE OX SENSOR

MINDFUL BREATHING

RESPIRATION

HYDRATION

FITNESS AGE

NAP DETECTION

SMART WAKE ALARM

WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING

BREATHING VARIATIONS

LIFESTYLE LOGGING

NUTRITION IN THE GARMIN CONNECT APP

ACTIVITY TRACKING

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

GARMIN COACH

WORKOUT CREATION

INTENSITY MINUTES

VO2 MAX

ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION

HIIT WORKOUTS

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

RECOVERY TIME

RUCKING ACTIVITY

STAY CONNECTED

GARMIN CONNECT

GARMIN MESSENGER APP

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

LIVETRACK FEATURE

ABC SENSORS

GARMIN SHARE

QuickFit accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.

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

General

Clock Features

Health & Wellness Monitoring

Sensors

Daily Smart Features

Workout and Training Plans

Activity Profiles

Safety and Tracking Features

Tactical Features

Gaming Features

Activity Tracking Features

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

Running Features

Golfing Features

Outdoor Recreation

Cycling Features

Swimming Features

Kid Activity Tracking Features

TOUGH
IT OUT

STAY IN
THE KNOW

CARRY
THE TORCH

GARMIN PAY^™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

CONNECT IQ^™ STORE