Garmin Instinct Solar , Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch with Solar Charging Capabilities and Tactical Features, Built-in Sports Apps and Health Monitoring, Black

I’ve been holding out to buy a good “workout/fit bit” type smart watch for a while. I will always be happy to wear an old fashion watch, but I have come to enjoy so far the information and practicality of this watch.

This watch is pretty good. Its lightweight, rugged and honestly its so reliably boring that you forget its on your wrist. The GPS function keeps time accurate no matter where you go but it sucks the battery life down from 30+ days on watch mode to one day if its in constant GPS use, same with the compass. MGRS is accurate to your 10 digit so no worries there. Dive rated to 300 or so, so you dont have to worry about taking it off to get a little wet. Solar feature is cool concept, but I have yet to see it make a difference in battery life, so I dont think the technology has gotten to the point where the watch has unlimited life on solar. I got this watch so I can disconnect from my phone addiction, so I cant vouch for any integrated health or sleep apps. The heart rate monitor seems to read a bit higher than actual heart rate but it gets the job done. All in all its a great watch that tells time and has some nice additional features for MIL, LEO, Maritime professionals or outdoorsman & women.

Purchased this a s a replacement for my Apple Watch 4. I just couldn’t stand charging it every night, the features I miss like making phone calls and responding to texts are easily replaced by charging my watch once a month. The Garmin connect app links seamlessly with the iPhone.

This is a great watch that has a lot of options. Definitely fits my need.

Horrible product. Has not charged at all. Bought the tactical solar which charges by sun and can plug in to charge. Have to charge multiple times per day. This is not a rugged outdoor watch as advertised and sold. It is a pricy watch and does not meet standard for the expensive cost. I would love to give it zero stars.

Excelente producto

I just got this watch in today, but this is the best one in my collection. Highly recommend. Strap is incredibly comfortable. Very lightweight. Screen is very legible with the memory in pixel. Time will tell with the battery life, but I highly recommend this watch. Will update w any issues.

Seems to be a good quality watch with many usable functions, especially for the skydiving and scuba community. I still need to get a pair of night vision goggles to test that function but a guy can dream right??

So easy to read and dual time...happy, need to sync to keep accurate, solar charging is great

Im used to GShocks. Ive gotten used to a Rangeman (the ABC version). Its quite bulky but sits nicely on my medium sized wrist. Built like a tank.