The Instinct 3 is a robust GPS smartwatch designed to be worn on any occasion. Follow your wherever the adventure takes you.
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Compass, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Cycle protocol, Heart rate measurement, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Cycling, Fitness, Running, Skiing, Swimming |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Case diameter | 50 mm |
Battery life | 18 Days |
Item number | 53970165 |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Category | Smartwatches |
Manufacturer No. | 010-03020-00 |
Release date | 12.1.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches | 357 of 3391 |
Exact colour description | Black |
Watch type | Smartwatch |
Durability | Waterproof (10 ATM) |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Integrated components | Microphone |
Smartwatch functions | Alarm clock, Compass, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather |
Health functions | Cycle protocol, Heart rate measurement, Sleep recording, Stress levels |
Activities | Cycling, Fitness, Running, Skiing, Swimming |
Payment service | Garmin Pay |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Display | OLED |
Display technology | AMOLED |
Display size (inches) | 1.20" |
Image resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
Wristband colour | Charcoal |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Strap width | 22 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Black |
Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
Glass | Hardened glass |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 50 mm |
Case thickness | 14.90 mm |
Case material | Aluminium, Polymer |
Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth |
Mobile communications standard | without a SIM card |
Storage capacity | 4 GB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery life (without GPS) | 17.50 Days |
Runtime (in GPS mode) | 1.33 Days |
Standby time | 720 h |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 18 Days |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 5.73 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.13 |
Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Instruction manual |
Weight | 53 g |
Length | 11.40 cm |
Width | 9.40 cm |
Height | 7.60 cm |
Weight | 176 g |
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