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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAMES A : Hiking in the mountains more & want something dependable is my hopes.... for navigation & all the extras that come with this watchJENNA V : outdoors in the woods, hiking, trails, on the ocean or in the gym

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2022-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome, light watch!

made the switch from an apple watch to a Garmin Instinct Tactical a couple weeks ago. finally got it all set up the way i like it and i have zero complaints about it. the apple watch is too busy so switching to the instinct has been a great move as it only has the features that i need.

cdak1166

2022-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Cool features

Well I was not expecting to like it as much as I do. I jump every time a notification comes in and I like the fact I can see how my heart rate goes up and down.

Jimmy1977

2022-08-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding aftercare service.

After about 3 years with my Instinct watch the heart rate monitor stop working, I message Garmin through their online call. They could not be more helpful, after trying lots of different way to see if they could sort the watch out they offered me a new watch. Explaining how long it would take for me to receive a new one. After printing off the label I need and sending it back I received a new watch (3 days from me sending my old one off) Could not me more happy with the after service I received. I was very happy with the watch and highly recommended them to anyone. Thank for all the help. 5 STARS

Happy G.

2022-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Already can?t see myself without it

I?ve had this for two days and I?m already addicted to all the data it provides. The UI is super intuitive after getting the hang of what the buttons all do. You can also customize literally every screen to show exactly what you want to see, and there are a ton of data fields to pick from. Pairing with a phone and external sensors is effortless. Moving up from an older Vivosmart HR to the Instinct gave me everything I always wished for in the fitness band. I was already a fan of Garmin watches, and this watch does not disappoint!

Tstahl

2022-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quasi perfetto

Ottimo per fare sport ed escursionismo, mi piace quasi tutto mi sembra preciso sia come sensori ( cardio) che come gps e abc, per ora funziona benissimo ottima app della garmin?. Unico lato negativo il quadrante un po? piccolo per me faccio fatica a vedere i dati .. cmq promosso

Jacopo72

2022-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great watch backed by great support team

I love this watch I used every day but the screen cracked after a rock hit it this was after the warranty expired then they accepted as a warranty repair and they also lost in to what the customer wants

Conner K.

2022-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Warranty

Excellent service! My device had problems with the battery and they give me a brand new product.

JoaGro

2022-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fathers Day gift

So far I really like the watch! Wish that I could send text messages back with iPhone, but not Garmins fault.

ECB111

2022-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Instinct

Only had for couple of days but seems like a decent watch. Bought it to replace a vicoactive and right away noticed screen is much brighter and easier to see. Old watch was over 10 years old and still going so hope this one does the same

Duck93

2022-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome watch

I have 3 Garmen watches and use them all, great features and really rugged. Very reliable and looks good.

Dallas

2022-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Watch on the market

This watch is everything I've ever wanted in a watch. It's rugged and it is perfect for everything I use it for. It is comfortable, so comfortable I typically forget I'm wearing it. The alarm option on it is amazing, if you need to wake up from a nap or just not wake your spouse with an alarm use this feature! However, the greatest part is Garmin's customer service. The customer service department was the greatest I've ever worked with. I will recommend Garmin for the rest of my life.

BB4815

2022-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great & smart watch

I bought it this month and is ideal to check my swimming trainee

Mattu

2022-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

amazing watch

so worth the money. so awesome, so cool, can't take it off my wrist.

tommyboy12345

2022-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works like a charm, built like a tank

Bought this around 3 weeks ago to help me count my steps for the office challenge plus I had imagined I will be using it while playing indoor volleyball and also for my once-a-week session body surfing. Works like a charm. Built like a tank. I wear a sleeve to cover it when playing volleyball and it hasn't bothered my passing, a very wrist-involved move, at all. I use the cardio activity to track my volleyball practice sessions and the stats, especially the heart rate monitor, is very useful. I use the open water swim activity for my bodysurfing and the app plots the tracks on a map which is very satisfying when reflecting on the session of the week. The GPS works even when worn under my wetsuit. Battery-wise, I charge it when there's 2 bars remaining. I have only needed to do that 2 times now since I bought it 3 weeks ago.

bodysurfn_vballer

2022-05-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dependable

I got my first instinct in 2018 and I just now got back with Garmin for a replacement. I?ve used my watch for the gym, work, and play, Weather conditions unlimited and environmental torture it?s been the most dependable thing on my everyday carry.

DB75

2022-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The design is great. Just please.

I am an Instinct user. It is inconvenient because Korean is not supported among the languages. Language file please.

D P.

2021-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my needs.

Ive had this watch for a week now and I can't stop fiddling with it. Ive used the sleep monitor as well as the GPS function, pedometer, and the most important one (find my phone) the GPS walk back is very accurate as well as straight line. I actually prefer it my etrax10 as far as navigating from way point to way point.

Armedveteran42

2021-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

conexion con mi iphone

lamentablemente no puedo conectar mi reloj Garmin instinct con mi iphone para acceder a las notificaciones inteligentes

gasto

2021-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Design

Smaller than my old Fenix 3, but even with the compactness of the lense size, still user friendly and very easy to see all relevant functiona on watch!

Bonkies

2021-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Yes! actually great features!

My first GPS unit 20 years ago is a Garmin. I still use it. That is why I chose GARMIN. Very happy with instinct

Lakis4880

2021-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

The swimming in open water doenst work

Good watch and comfortale to wear it. The pulse I do not think it works cause I never get over 140 even if I feel I have high pulse. But I am most disaponted in the swimming part. I have tried 3 times to swim in open water, but the distance is nowhere close to right. I swim for 5 minutes and i stops at 39 and then it moves 2-3 meters after 5 more minutes...

Claes

2021-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Watch!!!

This is an amazing watch I absolutely love all the features on the device and love the gps track back feature. I definitely will be sticking to garmin instinct for a long time!

HypeSnype69

2021-08-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Practically awesome

Can?t fault this watch. It?s a smart watch without being a wanky smart watch!

Josh r.

2021-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

simple and efficient

Easy and fast to set up. Apps are user friendly and if you have a little experience with a gps the nav is quite simple to use.

CeresVesta

2021-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

a give from my wify, easy to use & I really love it

Yuzz

2021-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

i dont know how i didnt got one before...

I recently got my garmin instinct , after a couple of tutorials on how to i downloaded gpx files then sincro my phone whith the watch and workerd perfectly. Absolutely worth it.

Pem89

2021-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

I?m only a week in; although, it has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Easy and fast to set and pair, and navigating the watch has been a breeze; very user friendly with a ton of useful features.

Si88

2021-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A mission critical piece of equipment

I love my garmin while I was active military. I this Garmin Instinct Tacticsl so much that I bought it after I left service.

Champ09112

2021-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

work OK not that easy to used

The first one that I got had to sent it back because the battery would last a day maybe a day and half before it when dead.

hayseed

2021-07-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What I hoped for and more

I bought the watch for a few reasons. I wanted detailed tracks of the course in had taken while hiking and biking (Both road and mountain). Once you get the hang of proceeding through all of its features I think everyone will be very impressed with what it has shows me. It gives me the distance traveled, the time it took me and I can go back to see very detailed readings of how long it took me to get to one location and then I can move farther down my trail to see how long it had been to the 2nd point. I plan to use this feature to track myself and see what part of the trail I am improving my speed on. It's like the F1 races how they track the cars in 3 different sections of the course. The 1 and only :( would be how I needed 2 apps. One for the awesome GPS tracking and the 2nd for all.of the fitness tracking. Example. Counting you steps and calories burnt sleeping patterns. But if that mattered I would have bought a fitbit. GARMIN is in a totally different league then those other watches.

MTN R.

Garmin Instinct GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Material

    Chemically Strengthened Glass

  • Bezel Material

    Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

  • Case Material

    Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

  • QuickFit Watch Band Compatible

    Yes (22mm/0.87")

  • Strap Material

    Silicone

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    1.77 x 1.77 x 0.6" (45 x 45 x 15.3mm)

  • Band Wrist Fit (Circumference)

    5.2 to 8.82" (132 to 224mm)

  • Display Size

    Custom Two Window Design; 0.9 x 0.9" (23 x 23mm)

  • Display Resolution

    128 x 128 Pixels

  • Display Type

    Monochrome, Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP)

  • Weight

    1.83 oz (52g)

  • Battery Type

    Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

  • Battery Life

    Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode
    Up to 16 Hours In-GPS Mode
    Up to 40 Hours In-UltraTrac Battery Saver Mode

  • Water Rating

    330' (100m/10ATM)

  • Memory/History

    16 GB

Clock Features

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  • Time/Date

    Yes

  • GPS Time Sync

    Yes

  • Automatic Daylight Saving Time

    Yes

  • Alarm Clock

    Yes

  • Timer

    Yes

  • Stopwatch

    Yes

  • Sunrise/Sunset Times

    Yes

Health Monitoring

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  • Wrist-Based Heart Rate

    Yes (Constant, Every Second)

  • Daily Resting Heart Rate

    Yes

  • Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts

    Yes (High & Low)

  • Body Battery Energy Monitor

    Yes

  • All-Day Stress

    Yes

  • Relaxation Breathing Timer

    Yes

  • Sleep

    Yes (Advanced)

  • Hydration

    Yes (in Garmin Connect)

  • Woman's Health

    Yes (in Garmin Connect)

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

    Yes

  • Barometric Altimeter

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes (Tilt-compensated 3-axis)

  • Accelerometer

    Yes

  • Thermometer

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth, ANT+

  • Smart Notifications

    Yes

  • Text Response/Reject Phone Call w/Text

    Yes (Android Only)

  • Calendar

    Yes

  • Weather

    Yes

  • Controls Smartphone Music

    Yes

  • Find My Phone

    Yes

  • Find My Watch

    Yes

  • Virb Remote

    Yes

  • Smartphone Compatibility

    iPhone, Android

  • Pairs w/Garmin Connect Mobile

    Yes

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Livetrack

    Yes

Tactical Features

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  • Dual Grid Coordinates

    Yes

Activity Tracking Features

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  • Step Counter

    Yes

  • Move Bar

    Yes (Displays On Device After a Period of Inactivity: Walk for a Couple of Minutes To Reset It)

  • Auto Goal

    Yes (Learns Your Activity Level & Assigns a Daily Step Goal)

  • Calories Burned

    Yes

  • Floors Climbed

    Yes

  • Distance Traveled

    Yes

  • Intensity Minutes

    Yes

  • TrueUp

    Yes

  • Move IQ

    Yes

Gym & Fitness Equipment

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  • Available Gym Activity Profiles

    Strength, Cardio & Elliptical Training
    Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing
    Pilates & Yoga

  • Cardio Workouts

    Yes

  • Strength Workouts

    Yes

  • Automatic Rep Counting

    Yes

Training, Planning & Analysis Features

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  • HR Zones

    Yes

  • HR Alerts

    Yes

  • HR Calories

    Yes

  • % HR Max

    Yes

  • % HRR

    Yes

  • Auto Max HR

    Yes

  • HR Broadcast

    Yes (Broadcasts Hr Data Over Ant+ To Paired Devices)

  • Respiration Rate (During Exercise)

    Yes (With Compatible Accessory)

  • GPS Speed & Distance

    Yes

  • Customizable Data Pages

    Yes

  • Customizable Activity Profiles

    Yes

  • Auto Pause

    Yes

  • Interval Training

    Yes

  • Advanced Workouts

    Yes

  • Downloadable Training Plans

    Yes

  • Auto Lap

    Yes

  • Manual Lap

    Yes

  • Configurable Lap Alerts

    Yes

  • Custom Alerts

    Yes

  • Audio Prompts

    Yes

  • Finish Time

    Yes

  • Virtual Partner

    Yes

  • Race An Activity

    Yes

  • Course Guidance

    Yes

  • Touch and/or Button Lock

    Yes

  • Hot Keys

    Yes

  • Auto Scroll

    Yes

  • Activity History On Watch

    Yes

  • Physio Trueup

    Yes

Running Features

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  • Available Run Profiles

    Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running

  • GPS-Based Distance, Time & Pace

    Yes

  • Cadence

    Yes (Provides Real-Time Number of Steps Per Minute)

  • Run Workouts

    Yes

  • Foot Pod Capable

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles

    Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Surfing
    Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding
    XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking
    Jumpmaster, Tactical

  • Point-To-Point Navigation

    Yes

  • Bread Crumb Trail In Real Time

    Yes

  • Back To Start

    Yes

  • TrackBack

    Yes

  • UltraTrac Mode

    Yes

  • Elevation Profile

    Yes

  • Distance To Destination

    Yes

  • Barometric Trend Indicator w/Storm Alert

    Yes

  • Trail Run Auto Climb

    Yes

  • Vertical Speed

    Yes

  • Total Ascent/Descent

    Yes

  • Future Elevation Plot

    Yes

  • Compatible w/Basecamp

    Yes

  • GPS Coordinates

    Yes

  • Sight 'N Go

    Yes

  • Area Calculation

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Hunt/Fish Calendar

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Projected Waypoint

    Yes

  • Sun & Moon Information

    Yes (Via Connect IQ)

  • Xero Locations

    Yes

Cycling Features

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  • Alerts

    Yes (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate or Calories)

  • Courses

    Yes

  • Available Cycling Profiles

    Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon

  • Race An Activity

    Yes

  • Speed & Cadence Sensor Support

    Yes (With Sensor)

Swimming Features

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  • Available Swim Profiles

    Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming

  • Open-Water Swim Metrics

    Yes (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories)

  • Pool Swim Metrics

    Yes (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories)

  • Stroke Type Detection

    Yes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) Pool Swim Only

  • Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Basic Rest Timer

    Yes (Up From 0) (Pool Swim Only)

  • "Repeat On" Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only)

    Yes

  • Pool Swim Workouts

    Yes

  • UPC Code

    753759209605

About Garmin Instinct GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch

FEATURED REVIEWS

Awesome, light watch!

By cdak1166

made the switch from an apple watch to a Garmin Instinct Tactical a couple weeks ago. finally got it all set up the way i like it and i have zero complaints about it. the apple watch is too busy so switching to the instinct has been a great move as it only has the features that i need.

Outstanding aftercare service.

By Happy G.

After about 3 years with my Instinct watch the heart rate monitor stop working, I message Garmin through their online call. They could not be more helpful, after trying lots of different way to see if they could sort the watch out they offered me a new watch. Explaining how long it would take for me to receive a new one. After printing off the label I need and sending it back I received a new watch (3 days from me sending my old one off) Could not me more happy with the after service I receiv...

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Rugged GPS Watch Built to Withstand the Toughest Environments

Built to Endure Like You
When you can rely on Instinct, the world can rely on you. This rugged, reliable outdoor GPS watch is built to the U.S. military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters). The fiber-reinforced polymer case adds strength and durability, and the chemically-strengthened, scratch-resistant display is high-contrast enough to read in bright sunlight, so you can take it with you into the extremes you face every day. Plus, the fully vented silicone bands include two independent, removable keeper loops to ensure a secure fit and to keep you from getting caught on things.

GPS You Can Count On
You've never been one to follow the beaten path - that's where Instinct comes in. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite network capability tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone. The built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter help you keep your bearings. Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using the TracBack feature to navigate the same route back to start.

Monitor and Train
The Instinct GPS watch monitors your heart rate, activity and stress throughout the day, so you know how much you do - and how hard you're working to do it. When you're ready to train, we've got you covered with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming and more.

Stay Connected
Smart notifications let you leave your phone in your pocket. Pair your phone with Instinct and our Garmin Connect online fitness community for automatic uploads, live tracking and the GroupTrack feature. Or, pair with the Garmin Explore website and app to plan adventures before you head out.

Garmin Instinct GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch Features

  • Instinct GPS Heart Rate Monitor Watch:
  • When You Can Rely-On Instinct, The World Can Rely-On You!
  • You've Never Been One to Follow the Beaten Path
  • That's Where Instinct Comes-In
  • Rugged GPS Watch: Built toWithstand Toughest Environments
  • Withstands Elements w/Military Standard Toughness
  • Navigate Your World w/Multi-GNSS Satellite Support & Outdoor Sensors
  • Train Smarter w/Built-In Sports App Right-On-Your Wrist
  • Pair w/Your Compatible Smartphone:
    On-Wrist Messaging,
    Alerts & Notifications
  • Map, Track, Sync & Share Your Trek from Anywhere w/Garmin's Exclusive App
  • Don't-Be-Limited-by-Battery-Life: Get Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch-Mode
  • Durable Case & Display:Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Case & Bezel
    Adds Durability
    Chemically Strengthened, Scratch-Resistant Glass Display
    High Contrast & Sunlight Readable
  • Purpose-Built Bands:
    Fully Vented Silicone Bands
    Include 2 Independent, Removable Keeper Loops
    Ensure Secure Fit
    Keeps You from Getting Caught-On-Things
  • Made to Endure:
    Military Standard 810
    Thermal, Shock Resistant
    Water Resistance Rated to 330' (100m)
  • Battery Life:
    Internal, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
    Up to 14 Days In-Smartwatch Mode
    Up to 16 Hours In-GPS Mode
    Up to 40 Hours In-UltraTrac Battery Saver Mode
  • Navigation You Can Count On:
    Multi-GNSS Support
    Access Multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems
    GPS, GLONASS & Galileo
    Track-In-More Challenging Environments than GPS Alone
  • ABC Sensors
    Navigate Your Next Trail w/ABC Sensors
    Altimeter for Elevation Data
    Barometer to Monitor Weather
    3-Axis Electronic Compass
  • TrackBack Routing:
    Take Guesswork Out of Your Return Journey by Using Feature to Navigate Same Route Back
    Reach Your Starting Point
  • Monitor Your Body & Train Smarter:
    Wrist-Based Heart Rate:
    Enhanced Optical Heart Rate (1) Technology
    Gauges Intensity of Fitness Activities
    Stress Tracking:
    Heart Rate Variability Used to Calculate Stress Level Score
    See Having Calm, Balanced or Stressful Day
  • Built-In Sports Apps:
    Preloaded Activity Profiles for
    Running, Hiking
    Mountain Biking, Swimming & More
  • Stay Connected:
    Smart Notifications:
    Receive Emails, Texts & Alerts
    Right-On-Your Watch when Paired w/Compatible Smartphone
    Respond to Texts w/Android Phone
  • Pair for Satellite Communication: Pair Instinct w/SelectinReach Devices(sold separately; activesatellite subscriptionrequired)
    View & Send Messages
    Get Weather Alerts On-Your-Wrist
    Trigger a]]-An SOS to GEOS 24/7 Emergency Response Team
  • Pair w/Dog Tracking Devices:
    Connect w/Astro orAlpha Dog Devices
    Receive Dog Status Updates & Alerts Right On-Your-Wrist
  • Includes: Charging/Data Cable, Owner's Manual, Documentation
  • Display Type: Monochrome, Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP)
  • Custom Two Window Display Design
  • Display Resolution: 128 x 128 Pixels
  • Memory/History: 16GB
  • Dimensions: 1.77 x 1.77 x 0.6" (45 x 45 x 15.3mm)
  • Weight: 1.83 oz (52g)
  • Display Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.9" (23 x 23mm)
  • (1) Activity tracking accuracy

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Rugged GPS Watch
  • Built for Toughest Environments
  • Withstands Elements
  • Military Standard Toughness
  • Navigate Your World
  • Multi-GNSS Satellite Support

What's in the box:

  • Instinct GPS Watch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Owner's Manual
  • Documentation
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty