Garmin Instinct 3 (Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch 45mm) - Black
- Product SKU: GAR-INST3-SLR-TE-45MM-BLK-010-02934-90
- International stock, 1-2 days fast dispatch.
- Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 5-7 Business days
- One Year Australian Seller Warranty.
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.
| 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 |
- Power Glass lens with solar charging
- 10 ATM water resistance
- Unlimited smartwatch battery life with solar
- Built-in LED flashlight
- Detailed Health And Wellness Features
CONDITION - Unless stated in the product title, all devices are brand new. We do sell a small quantity of refurbished items but these all have a product title that begins with 'Refurbished'. As part of our QC process, retail package seals may have been opened to perform quality, testing and/or unlock functions however unless specified all devices are new and unused.
WARRANTY - All new devices come with our comprehensive 12 month warranty, which is included in the standard purchase price. We'll even replace with a new item if yours cannot be repaired. Refurbished items (marked as such in the product description) come with a 6 month warranty with refurbished replacement items.
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OUR STOCK - Products sold through this store are unlocked, never locked or SIM-free. They offer the best combination of price and quality and can be sourced from international markets via parallel importation. Please check the network bands with your provider to ensure full compatibility. In some instances printed documentation may not be in English, even though the device is compatible with local network bands. Where this occurs and you require user manuals etc please contact us and we will provide a digital copy.
DISCLAIMER - Due to variations in stock and regional sourcing we cannot guarantee that all specifications listed are 100% correct at all times as the same model may be available in several variants. If you have any specific requirements please raise them with our team and they will provide availability on the model you require.
