Instinct® 3 – 50 mm Solar Black
The Garmin Instinct 3 is the rugged GPS smartwatch designed to be worn through anything life throws at you. Whether it’s conquering trails, optimizing your health, or staying connected on the go, this watch is your ultimate companion. Follow yours, wherever the adventure leads.
Top Features at a Glance
- Unlimited Battery Life with Solar Charging
- Rugged Design for Every Adventure
- Multi-Band GPS with SatIQ™ Technology
- Built-in Flashlight with Red Light Mode
- Detailed Health & Wellness Monitoring
- Smart Notifications
Adventure-Ready Technology
Unlimited Battery Life with Solar Charging
Enjoy unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode thanks to solar charging¹, making it ideal for long adventures without a power source.
Rugged Design
Built tough with a 1.1-inch scratch-resistant display, 50 mm metal-reinforced bezel, and military-grade durability. Ready to face extreme environments.
Multi-Band GPS with SatIQ™
Navigate confidently with precision GPS that balances superior positioning accuracy with optimized battery efficiency.
Built-in Flashlight
Stay prepared with a multi-intensity flashlight that includes a red-light mode for improved night vision and enhanced visibility.
Health and Wellness at Your Fingertips
Comprehensive Health Tracking
- Heart Rate & HRV Status: Monitor your heart rate and gain insights into your overall health with heart rate variability tracking during sleep.
- Pulse Ox Sensor: Track your blood oxygen levels while awake or asleep.
- Stress Tracking: Know if your day is calm, balanced, or stressful.
- Morning Report: Wake up to a personalized summary of your sleep, recovery, daily calendar, and more.
- Hydration and Fitness Age: Stay hydrated and see how fit you are compared to your biological age.
- Women’s Health Tracking: Monitor your menstrual cycle or pregnancy with tailored exercise and nutrition advice.
Advanced Wellness Features
- Daily Movements: Track steps, calories, and floors climbed.
- Respiration & Mindful Breathing: Monitor your breathing and practice guided breathwork to reduce stress.
- Health Snapshot: Generate a two-minute health report to share with your healthcare provider.
- Nap Detection: Log and optimize naps for better recovery.
Performance and Activity Tracking
Built-In Sports Apps
Track a variety of activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training, and HIIT workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata.
VO2 Max & Altitude/Heat Acclimation
Monitor your fitness level and see how your body adapts to elevation or heat during workouts.
Daily Suggested Workouts
Receive adaptive workout recommendations tailored to your training progress and recovery needs.
Garmin Coach
Access guided training plans for running or cycling, designed to help you reach your fitness milestones.
Recovery Time
Know how long to rest before your next high-intensity session based on your latest activity.
Workout Creation
Create custom workouts from over 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app and sync them directly to your watch.
Stay Connected, Anywhere
Smart Notifications
Stay in the loop with emails, texts, and alerts delivered straight to your wrist when paired with your smartphone.
Garmin Messenger™ App
Communicate seamlessly via two-way text messaging⁵.
Garmin Pay™ Contactless Payments
Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with Garmin Pay.
Safety and Tracking Features
In case of an emergency or incident, your watch can automatically send your live location to designated contacts⁶.
LiveTrack
Let loved ones follow your location in real time and view your preplanned routes.
Connect IQ™ Store
Customize your watch with apps, widgets, and watch faces.