Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED - Tactical Edition
Dare for more with the tactical edition of the Garmin Instinct 3. This rugged GPS smartwatch shows expedition stats in detail with an AMOLED display. And it lights the way with a built-in flashlight.
- Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster and rucking activities, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode and kill switch
- Tactical edition is compatible with night-vision goggles (not included)
- Includes a preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app)
- With a bolted construction, metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it's built for the toughest missions
- Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQâ„¢ technology
- GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
- Engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated
- Battery performance: up to 24 days in smartwatch mode; up to 40 hours in GPS mode
- Vibrant AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display
- Engineered with a supertough 50 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
- 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
- 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with wrist-based heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more
- This is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries
- Leave your cash and cards at home—GarminPay™ contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Stay connected with smart notifications and ConnectIQâ„¢ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
- Safety and tracking features include Incident Detection (during select activities) and Assistance
- Both will call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone
- Incident Detection and Assistance require setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Sync the Instinct 3 Tactical Edition smartwatch with the Garmin Connectâ„¢ app, and get more details on your health and fitness data, plus personalized insights and more
Imported.
- Smartwatch: up to 24 days (9 days always-on)
- Battery saver watch mode: up to 30 days
- GPS only: up to 40 hrs.
- All satellite systems: up to 32 hrs.
- All satellite systems + multi-band: up to 30 hrs.*
- Max battery GPS: up to 86 hrs.
- Expedition GPS: up to 20 days
| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Average Battery Life | Smartwatch: up to 24 days (9 days always-on); battery saver watch mode: up to 30 days; GPS only: up to 40 hrs.; all satellite systems: up to 32 hrs. |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Display Size | 1.3 inches |
| Illumination | Luminous Face |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Compass | Yes |
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| HRM Included/Integrated | Yes |
| Heart Rate Sensor Type | Wrist-based |
| Average Heart Rate | Yes |
| Pulse Oximeter | Yes |
| Heart Rate Target Zone(s) | Yes |
| VO2 Max Estimate | Yes |
| Recovery Advising | Yes |
| Tracks Steps | Yes |
| Pedometer Type | Digital 3-axis Accelerometer |
| Pace Alert | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Tracks Calories Burned | Yes |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 100 meters |
| Pool Lap Recognition | Yes |
| Stroke Recognition | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Time Display | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Preloaded Map | None |
| Programmable Routes | Yes |
| Number of Routes | 30 |
| Number of Waypoints | 500 |
| Customization | Apps Data Fields Watch Faces Widgets |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Data Exchange | ANT+ Bluetooth |
| Compatible Fitness Accessories | Heart Rate Monitor Power Meter |
| Gender | Unisex |
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365 days a year
It’s been about 1 week with this watch and wow the upgrades from the 2 is amazing. Hands down one of the best watches by garmin. Last one was very durable. Hoping this one last. My watch stays on my wrist all days besides 2 hours a day for jitz! To new adventures with this instinct 3 50mm
Fire
Love how light this watch is, I replaced the band with a titanium black strap and its fire!
While we may own other brands: Garmin is GO TO
Exactly what I Wanted. More than I need and simply wanted. Could I have gotten something much more expensive. . . I hadn’t had ‘that much’ to drink that evening and my cooler head prevailed. Garmin is King at this time. Seiko, Casio, Seiko (Again) and Reactor my previous fixations. . . All still exist in a drawer. Instinct Gen 1 lasted seven years. Gonna be sending it in for a check up and Battery Change (it in the end was holding a full charge for about six hours to power off. Loving Garmin still Instinct 3 - agin much more than I personally need but my options are wide open. Scale of One to Five - five.
Great watch, amazing battery life too
Have always been interested in Garmin watches. I bought this less than a month ago and it is perfect! Really easy to maneuver all of the options on the watch. Incredibly comfortable to wear, And I love the long battery life.
Flashlight
The flashlight added is great and I'm still learning it
My new Garmin Amloed Instinct tactical 50mm
Awesome Watch I recommend it for everyone. Go get one LOL
Less than 30 days and it’s dead.
Really enjoyed it until a flashing blue triangle appeared and now the device is in a perpetual reboot loop. Device is totally unresponsive. Holding down the light button will not power it down. This never happened with my AW ultra 3.
Great Watch for everything that I do I just wish it came in 52 mm or 53 size Tell for the price, it should have the updated heart rate sensor. Absolutely love, the flashlight.
Garmin over Apple
I bought this watch for Police Academy and have absolutely loved it! I previously had the Forerunner 265 and I am enjoying the tactical feel and features of the Instinct 3.
Tough and rugged watch with great features
I’ve had my instinct 3 tactical for about 3 weeks and so it’s been great. I definitely recommend this watch if you an outdoorsy person this is the watch for you.
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