Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition Smart Watch

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2024-07-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gooo watch

Im happy my watch, Good in unique Good style,, comportable my hand

Junjun

2024-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than iwatch

This watch is awesome even though it's a bit older! Soo many features and durability. Garmin makes a good product

Bobbyd

2024-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My little electric best friend

Never knew I needed a watch till I got this one. I love it to death. I got it mostly for biking as it's a new hobby, it makes me push myself daily to get everything out of it. Keeps my steps and my heart rate and is tough as nails. I work in industrial maintenance, and wear it 24/7. Very happy with my purchase

Jacob 2.

2024-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Sports Watch...

Health Data Analysis The Garmin Instinct is a Sport Watch, Not a Health Watch. All the pretty charts have only full-scale range. So night time data is all wrong: 1. Nighttime Steps do not show on the charts or the calculation of awake times because the fixed range is based on exercise goals; 2. The REM sleep identifies a combination of light sleep and heart rate that seems to also pick up short deep sleep after an awake - walking period; 3. Stress picks up some nighttime events, but also has no range adjustment to make them visible; 4. O2 is also not believable overnight because I should be dead or in deep concern with 75% at sea level. The Body Battery has more health data than anything else, but again, it can't be range adjusted to see vital events clearer. GPS setup is challenging In fact, I can't figure it out? I can push the GPS button - visible only in daylight or flashlight - and I can enter the GPS location, but navigation is way above my comprehension. In fact, the watch tracked me for the first 3 days, and that was really neat: I could zoom in and see great granularity in the recorded path - on the watch face. But then it stopped, and I haven't found how to restart it. I tried reading the manual, online, because the manual is in micro-text. But Track Me didn't track me. What is missing is a plasticized chart showing the options of each switch and how they interact - I just haven't found time to make one myself. Still I wear it cause it's very attractive and rugged, and my wife gave it to me as a 75th birthday gift, but I often wear my health watch on the other wrist.

CHARLIE75

2024-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

I've had this watch for a month and I am impressed by all of the features that it has. After charging it initially I haven't had to charge it again. I do work outside and it has held up well so far. Would definitely recommend.

Joe 3.

2024-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sports watch

Watch has a lot of features that other smart watches don't. Battery lasts a long time and only takes a hour or so to charge if almost fully depleted. When fully charged mine says 12 days battery life. I generally charge the watch once per week when it's at half power and it only takes half an hour or so to charge. Tracks a lot of health statistics and garmin connect app is customizable to make it easy to check steps, heart rate, or many other health related info. Solar charging helps keep battery charged and it's definitely waterproof. I tried the GPS tracking briefly and it seems to work well. I plan to use this on my next mushroom hunting trip. There are still many features I haven't tried yet but overall I'm happy with it. Only criticism I have is instructions that come with the watch aren't very detailed. Fortunately You Tube seems to have plenty of how to videos if you run into something you can't figure out on your own.

aqc123

2024-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Watch

I bought this recently and I love it!!! Works great!!!!!!!

Jimmy D.

2024-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

INSTINCT SOLOR

Very cool watch like having your our personal trainer. Lot of cool stuff this watch can do and battery life is way better than expected.

James L.

2024-03-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Completely Awsome

I have had the Instinct Solar Tactical Edition for a couple of months and i hike alot. the steps and miles are great the weather,barometer,altimeter,gps are great. I really like the sleep monitoring and all the health related monitoring. I have highly recommended to friends already.

Rebel63

2024-03-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great warch

This watch is probably the best of both worlds for garmin. It's more affordable but still has lots of features. It does have the increased battery life which makes the gps feature more usable. It has a learning curve but once you get into the features there is so much it can do for you. A great watch for any outdoor adventure. And also I like the style and all the band options. Changing the band can almost make it a whole new watch.

MayB

2024-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I'm happy I bought one!

Only downside is somewhat complicated to understand all features and how to seamlessly get to them/change them. The operators manual is 68 pages long. Also the charge life is just under a week. DO NOT LOSE YOUR GARMIN CHARGE CABLE!

Jace

2024-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the features !

I am very happy with the watch and its features ! Charging it is no problem !

Carboncheese

2024-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for running!

I bought this a few weeks ago and it is awesome. I'm a runner and this does a great job of tracking everything I want to know about my runs. Solid 10/10

yeah

2024-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It works great for my purpose!

I wanted this watch for monitoring my heart rate while I am riding my bicycle. For that purpose, it works great. I will look at my sleeping habit from time to time as well. There are many other functions I guess which I have not used yet but I am sure they are useful for some people.

Ko 7.

2024-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

I purchased the watch about a month ago and love it. Still have not used all the features but I am slowly learning them.

Kraig99

2023-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent!

I had this smart watch for over and year and no problems at all. 12 day battery life before charging

WD2000

2023-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome watch!

I won this watch and I have loved it! I use it for biking and skiing and love that it connects right to Strava! It has great GPS features and altimeter! . As a person who frequently forgets to charge things I love the solar charge feature!

Drew O.

2023-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very very good watch

Everything is good only glass is no durable as factory say

Maxa

2023-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solar Lacks usefulness

I have had this watch for over a yr and generally love it. Having said that, I have found the charging capability sadly lacking usefulness. Labor day weekend I set it outside to specifically test the solar charging capability. After two hrs of being in the sun there was little to no change in battery charge. Seems like the only function of the "solar" part is the graph that allegedly monitors intensity. Not sure if the Instinct 2 model does the same.

merc304

2023-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent battery life and durability

I have had this style of watch for over a year and I was able to break the watch face on my original watch. I contacted customer support and for a small fee I was able to get a new watch which I feel is way better than my old one in terms of battery life. Both still durable and they function the same but I like this new one just a little bit more.

Blue2

2023-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great and worth every penny

I bought this because my employer doesn't allow Apple Watches so this badass is next best thing

Kickass w.

2023-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lots of features

In fact, lots more features than I'll ever use. Mostly loving the Solar charging because the charge will last for days and days, if you don't connect to your phone. Mostly use the health features, I'm still learning the many others. Also still playing with the gps.

KAC47

2023-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great outdoor watch

I had an Instinct before, but decided to upgrade to the solar tactical. I was a 1SG in the TN State Guard and this watch was helpful in aiding the training of my soldiers.

RevSlev T.

2023-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Features!!

Bought my watch over a year ago and turns out to be the best watch I ever had!!!

Recon07

2023-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just a great watch!

I have 2 Garmin solar watches, one tactical one instinct solar, the instinct solar for everyday, work, construction, gardening. The tactical I wear for times on the go.

1goodperson

2023-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sold my Apple Watch

Hands-down, much better than the brand new Apple Watch that I bought no more than three months ago.

Tanker c.

2023-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love This Watch

Love this watch overall. Great features. Easy to use and the solar power is great.

DB49er

2023-03-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Love my watch

This watch is great and easy to use, unfortunately I'm on my third one. This watch keeps malfunctioning, it's inconvenient to send back because it's turning off all by itself

Den713

2023-03-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The watch is ok - but

As far as the watch being greatest - no But the solar charging does not meet up to any standards by any means. I had the watch laying in direct sunlight from 8 am until 4 pm and it charged only for a day and half. I have another companies type watch and along with the Garmin being next to the other companies watch was fully charged. I even had many features active. Yes, the Garmin has great features, but the charging is very poor.

William007

2023-03-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features

Very happy with this watch and better than other smart watches I've used.

Cplkat

GARMIN INSTINCT SOLAR WATCH TACTIAL ED Specifications

  • Gender Design

    Unisex

  • Series

    Instinct Solar Tactical Edition

  • Case Material

    Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

  • Crystal Type

    Power Glass

  • Water Resistant

    330' (100m/10atm)

  • Band Material

    Silicone Rubber

  • Display Size

    0.9 x 0.9" (23 x 23mm)

  • Memory/History

    16GB

  • Display Type

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

  • Power

    Solar Battery

  • Battery Life

    Smartwatch: Up to 24 Days/54 Days w/Solar
    Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 Days/Unlimited w/Solar
    GPS: Up to 30 Hours/38 Hours w/Solar
    Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 Hours/145 Hours w/Solar
    Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 Days/68 Days w/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

  • Display Resolution

    128 x 128 Pixels, Monochrome, Sunlight-Visible, Transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP)

  • Charger/Download Interface

    USB Cable

  • Dimensions

    Case: 1.77 x 1.77 x 06" (45 x 45 x 15.3mm)

  • Weight

    1.87 oz (53g)

  • UPC Code

    753759258788

About GARMIN INSTINCT SOLAR WATCH TACTIAL ED

FEATURED REVIEWS

Gooo watch

By Junjun

Im happy my watch, Good in unique Good style,, comportable my hand

Better than iwatch

By Bobbyd

This watch is awesome even though it's a bit older! Soo many features and durability. Garmin makes a good product

Built for the mission. Designed for endurance. You forget your own path, so Garmin forged the Instinct Solar GPS watch to keep up every step of the way - no matter how far you tread. Experience unprecedented battery life with solar charging. Military standard toughness lets you play rough without worry. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Your 3 best friends in the wild. Train smarter with built-in sports apps right on your wrist. Get notifications straight from your phone to your wrist. Do more. Charge less. Get up to 54 days in smartwatch mode.

Engineered for endurance with a fiber-reinforced polymer case, chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Power Glass lens and a battery powered by the sun creates a device that's built to endure. Designed to be daring: Subdued color, high contrast displays, and purpose-built design bring to life a non-traditional smartwatch that can follow wherever the mission takes you. Solar battery is variable based on sun-exposure; Instinct can provide unprecedented battery life to those that explore under the sun. Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance and is rated to 330' (100m). Power Manger: View how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

Night Vision Compatibility: Switch between daytime view and nighttime view with a screen designed to be read by night vision goggles. Stealth Mode: Go dark by enabling stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication. Dual Format GPS: Dual-format GPS coordinates with latitude and longitude references offer unparalleled situational awareness. Projected Waypoints: Always know the way back - create a waypoint to mark the location of your vehicle before you start your trip. Jumpmaster Mode: Calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you've jumped. Sports APPS: Use preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more. Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Get heart rate data along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you're at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater. Pulse OX: For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Stress Tracking: Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you're having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Body Battery Energy Monitor: Optimize your body's energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep, and other data to gauge when you're ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

Multi-GNSS Support: Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. ABC Sensors: Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass. Trackback Routing: Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point. Smart Notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android phone. Pair for Satellite Communication: Pair Instinct with an inReach device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team. Calendar View: Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen.

The Garmin Instinct Solar - Tactical Edition GPS Smart Watch comes standard with a silicone rubber wrist band, measures 1.77" x 1.77" x 06" (45mm x 45mm x 15.3mm), with a display size of 0.9" x 0.9" (23mm x 23mm) and weighs 1.87 oz. (53 g). Watch has a memory/history capacity of 16MB, the display is a monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) type with a display resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. Included with the watch are charging/data cable and owner's manual.
Activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy
This 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.

GARMIN INSTINCT SOLAR WATCH TACTIAL ED Features

  • Built for The-Mission, Designed for Endurance
  • Forget Your Own Path, Instinct Keeps Up Every Step-of-The-Way
  • No Matter How Far You Tread
  • Experience Unprecedented Battery Life with Solar Charging
  • GPS, GLONASS & Galileo. Your 3-Best Friends In-the-Wild
  • Withstand Elements with US Military Standard 810 Toughness
  • Meets Standard 810: Thermal, Shock, Water Resistances & Rated to 330' (100m)
  • Train Smarter with Built-In Sports App Right On-Your-Wrist
  • Pair with Compatible Smartphone for On-Wrist Messaging, Alerts, & Notifications
  • Charge Less, Get Up to 54 Days In-Smartwatch Mode
  • Durable Case & Display:
    Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Case
    Adds Durability
    Chemically Strengthened, Scratch-Resistant Corning Gorilla Power Glass Display
  • Designed-To-Be-Daring:
    Subdued Color, High Contrast Displays
    Purpose-Built Design
    Bring to Life Non-Traditional Smartwatch That Follows Wherever the Mission Takes You
  • Solar Battery:
    Variable Based-On-Sun-Exposure
    Provide Unprecedented Battery Life to Those Exploring Under-the-Sun
  • Power Manager:
    View How Various Settings & Sensors Impact Watch's Battery Life
    Make Battery-Extending Changes On-the-Fly
  • Night Vision Compatibility:
    Switch Between Daytime View & Nighttime View
    Screen Designed-to-Be-Read-by-Night-Vision-Goggles
  • Stealth Mode:
    Go-Dark-by-Enabling -stealth-Mode
    Stop Storing & Sharing GPS Position
    Disable Wireless Connectivity & Communication
  • Dual Format GPS:
    Coordinates with Latitude & Longitude References
    Offers Unparalleled Situational Awareness
  • Projected Waypoints:
    Always Know Way Back
    Create Waypoint to Mark Location of Your Vehicle Before You Start Trip
  • Jumpmaster Mode:
    Calculate High-Altitude Release Points
    According to Military Guidelines
    Navigating to Objective Once You've Jumped
  • Sports Apps Includes:
    Preloaded Activity Profiles
    Surfing, Swimming, Running
    Biking, Hiking, Rowing
    Strength & More
  • Wrist Based Heat Rate:
    Get Heart Rate Data
    Alerts If-Your-Heart Rate Stays Too-High-or-Too-Low at Rest
    Gauge How Hard You Work During Activities , Even Underwater
  • Pulse OX Sensor:
    For Altitude Acclimation or Sleep Monitoring
    Sensor Uses Light Beams at Your Wrist to Gauge How Well Body Absorbs Oxygen
  • Stress Tracking:
    Heart Rate Variability
    Used to Calculate Stress Level Score
    See-If-You're-Having-A-Calm, Balanced or Stressful Day
  • Body Battery Energy Monitor:
    Optimize Body's Energy Reserves
    Using Heart Rate Variability, Stress, Sleep, & Other Data
    Gauge-When-You're Ready-to-Be-Active
    Gauge-When-You May Need to Rest
  • Multi-GNSS Support:
    Access Multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS, GLONASS & Galileo)
    Track In-More Challenging Environments than GPS Alone
  • ABC Sensors:
    Navigate Next Trail with ABC Sensors
    including Altimeter for Elevation Data
    Barometer to Monitor Weather
    Three-Axis Electronic Compass
  • Trackback Routing:
    Take Guesswork Out of Return Journey
    Use Feature to Navigate Same Route Back to Starting Point
  • Smart Notifications:
    Receive Emails, Texts & Alerts when Paired with Compatible Smartphone
    Respond to Texts with Android Phone
  • Pair for Satellite Communication:
    Pair Instinct with inReach Device(sold separately; activesatellite subscriptionrequired)
    View & Send Messages
    Get Weather Alerts On-Your-Wrist
    Trigger SOS to GEOS 24/7 Emergency Response Team
  • Calendar View: Easily See Plans for Day with Dedicated Calendar Screen
  • Activity tracking & fitness metric accuracy
  • Not a medical device, not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; Pulse Ox not available in all countries

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Harness the Power-of-the-Sun
  • Power Glass Solar Charging Lens
  • Customizable Power Manager Modes
  • Built for The-Mission, Designed for Endurance
  • US Military Standard 810 Toughness
  • Train Smarter with Built-In Sports App

What's in the box:

  • Instinct Solar Tactical Edition Smart Watch
  • Charging/Data Cable
  • Documentation
  • Garmin 1 Year Limited Warranty