Garmin Instinct 3 (Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch 45mm) - Black

Details

Meet the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Tactical Edition (45 mm) – a mission-ready tactical smartwatch built to tackle the toughest environments. It features a bolted, fiber-reinforced polymer case with a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens. Equipped with solar charging via Power Glass, it delivers unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with enough sunlight.

Navigate with confidence thanks to multi-band GPS + SatIQ technology, supported by compass and barometric altimeter. Tactical-specific features include Jumpmaster, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS formats, stealth mode, night-vision capability, kill switch, and a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes.

Comprehensive health and activity tracking includes wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, advanced sleep tracking, Body Battery, stress, VO₂ max, and over 30 sport profiles (including rucking activity). Smart features include Garmin Pay, safety tools (incident detection & assistance), Connect IQ support, and smartphone notifications. Designed for adventure and daily use alike.

Specs

Lens Material Power Glass (solar charged) Bezel Material Metal-reinforced fiber‑reinforced polymer Case Material Fiber-reinforced polymer QuickFit Watch Band Compatible Yes (22 mm) Strap Material Silicone Case Size / Dimensions 45 × 45 × 14.9 mm Weight ≈ 52 g Display Size 0.9-inch (23 × 23 mm) Display Resolution 176 × 176 pixels Display Type Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective MIP Battery Life – Smartwatch Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar Battery Saver Watch Mode Up to 65 days (unlimited with solar) GPS Only Up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar All Satellite Systems Up to 28 h (50 h with solar) All Satellite + Multi-Band Up to 24 h (40 h with solar) Max Battery GPS Up to 100 h (unlimited with solar) Expedition GPS Up to 36 days (unlimited with solar) Charging Method Garmin proprietary plug Memory/History 128 MB Water Rating 10 ATM Wrist-based Heart Rate Yes Daily Resting Heart Rate Yes Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts Yes Respiration Rate (24/7) Yes Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Yes (spot-check, all-day, sleep) Navigation Sensors 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, multi-band SatIQ GPS Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+ Smartphone Compatibility iPhone, Android