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Garmin Instinct® 3 Solar, Rugged GPS Smartwatch, 50mm, Charcoal

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Color: Charcoal


Size: 50mm


Style: Solar


Features

  • Make a bold statement with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring a 1.1 display with solar charging lens and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Engineered with a supertough 50 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
  • Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
  • Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
  • Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
  • 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
  • Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
  • Stay connected with smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
  • Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and Assistance, both of which call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
  • Sync the Instinct 3 smartwatch with the Garmin Connect app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalized insights and more

Description

Instinct® 3 is the rugged 50 mm GPS smartwatch with a 1.1” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay™ contactless payments (with a supported bank).

Operating System: Garmin OS


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Special Feature: Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications


Battery Capacity: 50 milliamp_hours


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi


Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


GPS: Built-in GPS


Shape: Round


Screen Size: 1.1 inches


Operating System: Garmin OS


Additional Features: Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications


GPS Geotagging Functionality: Built-in GPS


Band Material Type: Silicone


Case Material Type: fiber-reinforced polymer


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Sport Type: Fitness, Hiking, Multi-Sports, Running, Walking


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Clasp Type: Tang Buckle


Supported Application: Find My Phone, Fitness Tracker, GPS, Messages, Multisport Tracker


Water Resistance Depth: 100 meters


Language: Multiple Languages


Supported Satellite Navigation System: GLONASS, GPS, Galileo


Metrics Measured: Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Duration, Blood Oxygen Monitor


Closure Type: Buckle


Shape: Round


Style Name: Solar


Color: Charcoal


Band Color: Black


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi


Wireless Compability: Bluetooth


Communication Feature: Notification


Compatible Devices: Laptop, PC, Smartphone


Compatible Phone Models: Android Devices, iOS Devices


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Warranty Type: Limited


Waterproof Rating: IP68


Brand: Garmin


Model Name: Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, Solar


Target Audience: Men, Unisex Adults, Women


Age Range Description: Adult


Model Number: 010-02935-00


Built-In Media: Instinct 3 series smartwatch, charging/data cable, documentation


Warranty Description: 1 year limited warranty


Wearable Computer Type: Smart Watch


Unit Count: 1 Count


UPC: 753759339524


Global Trade Identification Number: 24


Manufacturer: Garmin


External Testing Certification: ANATEL 09226-24-03330


Item Type Name: GPS Smartwatch


Battery Capacity: 50 milliamp_hours


Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion


Battery Average Life: 40 days


Screen Size: 1.1 inches


Display Type: Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)


Resolution: 240 x 240


Band Width: 26 millimeters


Item Weight: 58 g


Item Dimensions: 1.97 x 1.97 x 0.57 inches


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 0.57"D x 1.97"W x 1.97"H


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