The Garmin Instinct 3 is a rugged GPS smartwatch built for tough conditions. Its AMOLED display delivers vibrant colours and clarity, even outdoors. Use multi-band GPS and SatIQ for accurate tracking during hikes or runs.
Instinct 3 is the rugged 45mm GPS smartwatch with a 1.2 AMOLED display, a built-in flashlight and up to 18 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures.
Tough it out
It's engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance, and is also 10 ATM water-rated.
Keep 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 optimising battery life.
24/7 health & wellness
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).
Garmin Pay
Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments let you pay for purchases on the go (with a supported country and payment network).
| Battery life details | Up to 18 days in smartwatch mode and up to 32 hours in GPS Only |
| Charge time | 90 mins |
| Movement | Digital |
| Display | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Sensors & trackers | Accelerometer, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Exercise Tracking, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Menstrual Tracking, Motion, Oxygen, Pedometer, Sleep Tracking, Vibration |
| Shape | Round |
| Water resistant | 10m |
| Power supply | Rechargeable Battery |
| Watch type | Hybrid |
| Music capability | Yes |
| Strap material | Rubber or Silicone |
| Sim card type | No SIM Card |
| Alarm | Alarm with snooze, Beep, Buzzer, Programmable Timer, Digital |
| Wearable tech type | Garmin Instinct 3 |
| Brand | Garmin |
| NFC payment enabled | Other NFC Payment method enabled |
| Number of screens | 1 |
| Smart technology | Via Manufacturer's App |
| Virtual assistant | No Voice Recognition |
| Care instructions | Wipe clean only |
| Wireless charging type | Not Wireless Charging Enabled |
| Screen technology | AMOLED |
| Bracelet type | Strap |
| Vibration alert | Yes |
| Guarantee | 2 year guarantee included |
| Battery capacity | 480mAh |
| Screen size measured diagonally | 1.20 |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Cellular generation | Not Cellular |
| Location services | via Galileo, via GLONASS, via GPS |
| Dimensions | H4.50 x W4.50 x D1.49cm |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Accessories included | Garmin Instinct 3, charging/data cable, documentation |
| Additional measurements | Daily Calorie Intake, Sports or Active Mode, Weight |
| Connectivity type | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
| Compatible with |
Apple iOS: iOS 16.0 or higher Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch Android: 9 Android Operating System or higher Compatible with phones and tablets Android device must natively support Google Play Store |
| Weight | 53.00 g |
| Model name / number | Garmin Instinct 3, 45mm - Black with Bolt Blue Band |
| Composition | Silicone Strap; Fibre-reinforced Polymer Case; Fibre-reinforced Polymer/Aluminum Bezel; Chemically Strengthened Glass Screen |
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 010-02936-03 |
| Strap colour | Blue |
