Instinct Solar GPS Watch

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Adventure longer with the Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch which delivers solar charging, ultra-rugged engineering, high-performance navigation, and all-day health monitoring.

Top Features:

Vastly extended battery life through solar charging
Rugged GPS watch which is water-rated to 100 meters and constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance
Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
Track your activities for running, biking, swimming, strength and more
Help understand your health and wellness better with all-day health monitoring and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress and sleep with Body Battery™ energy monitoring
Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) to see messages right on your wrist
View how various settings and sensors impact your watch's battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly

Product Data

Bluetooth Enabled: Yes
GPS: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Ant+ Compatible: Yes
Strava Compatible: Yes
Strava Live Segments: Yes
Smart Phone Notifications: Yes
Rechargable: Yes
Charging Method: USB
Cyclocross: Yes
Camping: Yes
Time Trial: Yes
Road: Yes
MTB: Yes

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Description

Solar Powered
The Instinct Solar comes with an extensive battery life with Garmin’s Power Glass™ solar charging lens. The lens allows you to charge the watch from the power of the sun and comes with various power modes that allow you to further manage your battery life.

Ultra-Rugged
Constructed to withstand high-performance activities and extreme environments the watch has an ultra-rugged design. The watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters and meets U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance.

Navigation
Stay routed with the Instinct’s advanced in-built sensors which include a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Additionally, the watch uses multiple global navigation satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS and Galileo to track your movements however far you leave behind the beaten track.

Activity Tracking
Monitor all your sporting endeavours with different profiles that can easily be switched between. The watch will accurately track your activities for running, biking, swimming, strength training, and many more.

Wellness
The Instinct doesn’t just track your sporting performance, it also helps you to understand your overall health and wellness with all-day health monitoring and Pulse Ox.

Body Battery™
The Body Battery™ energy monitoring system tracks your heart rate, stress and sleep to efficiently monitor how your body uses energy.

In the Box

Instinct Solar Watch
Charging/data cable
Documentation

Specifications

General
Lens Material: Power Glass™
Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
Strap Material: Silicone
Physical Size: 45mm x 45mm x 15.3mm
Wrist Fit: 132-224mm
Display Size: 0.9’’ x 0.9’’ (23mm x 23mm)
Display Resolution: 128 x 128 pixels
Display Type: Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight: 53g
Battery Life: 24/54 days (smartwatch with solar), 56 days/unlimited (battery saver mode with solar), up to 30/38 hours (GPS with solar), 70 hours/175 hours (max battery GPS mode with solar), 28 days/68 days
Water Rating: 10 ATM
Memory/History: 16MB

Clock Features
Time/Date
GPS Time Sync
Automatic Daylight-Saving Time
Alarm Clock
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/Sunset Times

Health Monitoring
Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second)
Daily Resting Heart Rate
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts – High and Low
Body Battery Energy Monitor
All-Day Stress Tracking
Relaxation Breathing Timer
Sleep
Hydration (in Garmin Connect)
Menstrual Cycle

Sensors
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Barometric Altimeter
Compass
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Pulse OX Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+
Smart Notifications
Text Response/ Reject Phone Call with Text (Android only)
Calendar
Weather
Battery Saver – Customisable Low Power Watch
Controls Smartphone Music
Find my Phone
Find my Watch
VIRB Camera Remote
Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone, Android
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile

Safety and Tracking Features
LiveTrack

Tactical Features
Dual Grid Coordinates

Activity Tracking Features
Step Counter
Move Bar (Displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset)
Auto Goal (Leans from your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories Burned
Floors Climbed
Distance Travelled
Intensity Minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ

Fitness Equipment/ Gym
Available Gym Activity Profiles: Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and Yoga
Cardio Workouts
Strength Workouts
Automatic Rep Counting

Training, Planning, and Analysis Features
HR Zones
HR Alerts
HR Calories
% HR Max
% HRR
Auto Max HR
HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)
GPS Speed and Distance
Customisable Screen(s)
Customisable Activity Profiles
Auto Pause
Interval Training
Advanced Workouts
Downloadable Training Plans
Power Modes – Customisable In-Activity Battery Settings
Auto Lap
Manual Lap
Configurable Lap Alerts
Customisable Alerts
Audio Prompts
Finish Time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Course Guidance
Touch and/or Button Lock
Hot Keys
Auto Scroll
Activity History on Watch
Physio TrueUp

Running Features
Available Run Profiles: Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running
GPS-Based Distance, Time and Pace
Cadence (Provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Run Workouts
Foot Pod Capable

Outdoor Recreation Features
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles: Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Hunting, Tactical
Point-to-Point Navigation
Breadcrumb Trail in Real Time
Back to Start
TracBack
UltraTrac Mode
Elevation Profile
Distance to Destination
Barometric Trend Indicator with Storm Alert
Trail Run Auto Climb
Vertical Speed
Total Ascent/Descent
Future Elevation Plot
Compatible with BaseCamp
GPS Coordinates
Sight ‘n Go
Area Calculation
Projected Waypoint
Sun and Moon Information
Xero Locations
Expedition GPS Activity

Cycling Features
Alerts (Triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Courses
Available Cycling Profiles: Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking
Race an Activity
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (only when paired with compatible sensors – not included)

Swimming Features
Available Swim Profiles: Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Open-Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (SWOLF), Calories)
Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (SWOLF), Calories)
Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breakstroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only)
Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only)
Basic Rest Timer (Up from 0) (Pool Swim Only)
“Repeat On” Rest Timer
Time and Distance Alerts
Pool Swim Workouts
Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate

Compatibility

Adapters
AC Adapter Cable, Europe

Bands
QuickFit 22 Watch Bands

Cases and Covers
Carrying Case

Cables and Chargers
Charging/Data Cable (0.5m)

Heart Rate Monitors
HRM-Dual

Cycling Accessories
Wristwatch Bike/Trolley Mount

Sensors
Tempe
Speed Sensor 2
Bike Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle

Devices
VIRB 360
VIRB Ultra 30

Returns

We will happily refund any item purchased on Wiggle if returned to us within 365 days; excluding Wiggle gift vouchers, nutrition and customised products, except when faulty.

Please note: Bikes and other bulky items cannot be returned using our local returns service (where applicable). Please contact us and we can arrange to collect these from you using our discounted courier rates. There is a fee for all collections, except for faulty products.

Returned goods must be unused and supplied with their original packaging, unless the goods are faulty. Wiggle will pay the return postage costs for any faulty items.
More information on Wiggle's return policy

Customer Reviews

Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 7.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Will49 from The perfect all rounder Only had it a couple of weeks but surely the best all rounder for someone who is constantly active and doing many different sports. Feels indestructible but compared to a G shock which I have always worn, I was surprised how light and low profile the Garmin is. Strap is super adjustable which actually makes a big difference for a secure fit and to get accurate heart rate data etc. Battery life is brilliant which for me is a main feature. Easily lasts over a week with GPS activities on 3 or 4 days, realistically you'll get over two weeks. Widgets on offer cover all you need for activities and useful or interesting additional information for all the sensors and tricks the Instinct offers. No, it's not a really smart smartwatch but that's not why you buy this, I don't want another mini phone on my wrist. You can answer calls (but not speak into it), reply to messages with stock replies and control music. GPS locates in seconds and never drops out. Heart rate also seems very accurate and doesn't drop out or spike. Plenty of customisable data screens during activity and plenty of different sports on there. Sleep and body stats are cool, and work well with the Garmin app, not that this is something I'm focussed on nor what the device claims to specialise on. But these features are not a knock off copy they are still the real deal like you'll get on smarty pants watches. Overall it's brilliantly functional and uncomplicated, but gives you all the information you nee I guess the only thing you might miss if you are a serious runner is the advanced running metrics but you still get pace, cadence etc. Which is plenty for an enthusiast. Look forward to using some of the more advanced features for hiking when we're allowed back to the mountains!

Date published: 2021-02-13

Rated 4 out of 5 by glenyt from Excellent, easy to set up and use I have been using the watch for 2 weeks now, in winter it seems to last 4-5 days between charges, used alongside wahoo on indoor cycle and data seems very similar so heart rate monitor would appear accurate. It also pairs with Wahoo speed sensor which is handy. Overall, very pleased, it is very comfortable to wear, has a stretchy strap and this helps comfort.

Date published: 2021-02-10

Rated 4 out of 5 by Stiffy from It works for an idiot techniphobe like me I do not have testing requirements of a watch and the limited requirements I have are accommodated in this watch and the supporting app. Not used in summer yet to check the solar energy use, but very pleased so far.

Date published: 2021-01-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Leebobs from Exactly the watch I wanted Love the Garmin Instinct Solar! As an ultra distance runner, I was looking for amazing battery life, plus all the usual garmin features. The Instinct perfectly fits my needs and I haven't yet had to charge it, after 4 weeks usage! I'ts bigger than some watches but so lightweight that it isn't a problem. It is also half the price of the Fenix range, and some of the other solar watches in the Garmin range. Perfect for me!

Date published: 2020-11-03

Q & A

Can I add a 4iiii Cycling Powermeter?

Asked by: Adamziya

You should be able to add any ANT+ device.

Answered by: Will49

Date published: 2021-02-13

Wahoo Tickr?

Will this pair with the Wahoo tickr chest HRM?

Asked by: Elchie232

Yes. Pairs with my Wahoo Tickr and Garmin Tri HRM

Answered by: Anonymous

Date published: 2021-01-07

Multi Sport Use.

When using this product on the bike, is it attachable to the handle bars or does it need to be worn on the wrist. Thanks

Asked by: iblatch

Hi, I would say wrist only, I can't see how you would attach it to handlebars unless you want it slapping about all over the place.

Answered by: mikeb9000

Date published: 2020-11-16

Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch

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