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Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch
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  1. 5 stars77% (106)
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Jul 5, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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I got this after hearing so many people recommend it. The battery life is insane, and I am blown away by the accuracy and strength. The flashlight is even better than the on eon my phone. I love the simplicity if it, and it is amazingly easy to see, even in direct sunlight. I absolutely recommend this watch to amybody consdidering it.

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Aug 12, 2026
Reviewer name: Shazam
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it!

I love it! I've worn a Garmin instinct 2S for the past four years and my eyes have gotten a little worse over this time and it was becoming hard to read. I picked up the instinct 3 AMOLED and I couldn't be happier. I was worried about going from a 45 mm to a 50 mm because I have tiny wrists, but I love it and no more straining to read it.

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Jul 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Mountainmom
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great watch and value

I loved my instinct 2 but wanted a brighter, larger screen so I updated to the instinct 3. This watch does everything! It has a bright, readable display, and even more functions than my previous Garmin. I didn't think I needed the flashlight because I can always use my phone but I have used it almost nightly for one reason or another, like waking up for an early morning run while my husband is still sleeping. Overall, a great watch at a great price! The one drawback is the length of the wristband. It's too long and they don't make a shorter one for this watch. I've considered cutting off several inches but don't want to void any warranty. It would be nice if they offered different lengths or scoring marks to help the consumer cut it.

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Aug 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Bmoss
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Pleased so far

5 stars so far. I'm very pleased with this watch after owning for a month. I have used most of the features to include running, hiking, walking, pickle ball, compass, and phone-connected functions such as quick view of text messages and call ID of incoming calls. The real barometer and magnetic compass are nice features and appear to be mostly accurate. I'm also pleased with the battery life. It does show to have an 18-day charge when fully charged, but recording activities that require the GPS, compass and other sensors does accelerate battery drain. Oh yeah, the flashlight has already came in handy a few times. My previous Garmin, a Vivo, has lasted over 14 years! I hope to get as much out of this one. Not taking a star for this, but a wireless charging option would make this almost the perfect option for me.

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Aug 17, 2026
Reviewer name: locust13
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Watch! Rugged yet Refined.

I got this for my birthday this summer and was very surprised at how much I liked it. The look of the watch is not quite as nice as my last one (Legacy Series), but the functionality and battery life more than make up for it. I opted for the Amoled as I wanted the nicer screen, and to (hopefully) only have to charge once a week or longer vs daily with my last watch. This met my needs perfectly, and I was truly impressed at how sharp the screen is, even showing me images that come through via messaging (I was not expecting that level of quality). All in all, it seems rugged yet sharp, and I am very happy.

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Jul 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Ryan
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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so far so good. been wearing it for a couple weeks. great fit and good battery life. great features

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Jun 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Nawaf
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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It's actually had a lot of options and the battery life is a really game changer 18 days thats really awesome!!!

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Jul 12, 2026
Reviewer name: FrankTheTank24
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Dream watch! Hands down the best!

Love it! Literally can't think of anything I dislike about this watch. Extremely durable, great GPS navigation. Love the read on your body readiness to workout. Battery live gives you two weeks, so that's awesome. Definitely my dream watch. Waiting on Garmin to drop more band colorways for The instinct 3

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May 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Danielle
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Rugged well built watch with great health tracking features. Just wish it came with maps and a touchscreen.

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Mar 5, 2026
Reviewer name: JOHN
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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Fraudulent activity on my account

Someone somehow hacked my Walmart account and Fraudulently purchased this and two other items that I did not agree to. What is going on with Walmart?????

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