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Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch
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Jul 31, 2025
ZGill
5 out of 5 stars review

Best watch I've owned

I've had this watch for approximately 4 weeks. I replaced an Apple Watch gen 3, and man what an upgrade. After first charging I had 18 days of battery, that will be very helpful in the mountains come September. This watch is extremely customizable. I guarantee there's functions hidden on here I still don't know about. After serving charging it showed only 16 days battery, so I will be keeping track of that, but even at 16 days, I can't complain. I was charging my Apple Watch every night, and paying it made it through my shift every night (some nights it didn't).

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Jul 31, 2025
XYZ64
3 out of 5 stars review

Not for me

I have been using fitbits for the past ten years but needed a new smartwatch and Google has stopped making new fitbits for iphones. I don't want an apple watch due to low battery life. I really mainly used the fitbit for steps, calories, heartrate and a sleep score. I bought the Garmin recognizing that it was overkill for this use but was disappointed to learn that the app is much more geared to hardcore adventuring and doesn't handle the basics as well as a fitbit. Currently it is sitting in the drawer. Any chance I could get a refund (even partial)? I threw away the box

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Aug 1, 2025
Hooliganism
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing

Got it for my anniversary in march, an i must say it’s WAY BETTER than the Apple Watch. I had many issues with the apple giving me any readings. I have had zero issues out of it and I work with it on all day in a body shop. I would recommend anyone that’s rough on things, this watch is the one!

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Aug 1, 2025
jaytotheR
5 out of 5 stars review

so much better than the Apple Watch

I've had this watch for a good 4 months now and I'm loving it. It's been a great companion on long hikes as I don't ever have to worry if the battery will die out, instant glance I can see my pace, time, how far I've hiked, and my heart rate. It allows me to save the hike and eventually share it on my Garmin profile online. The battery lasts foreverrrrr. FINALLY, I don't have to charge it every night and I actually get to record my sleep.

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Aug 1, 2025
ThomasDach
5 out of 5 stars review

Durable, Reliable, Stylish and Great Battery Life!

Awesome watch with amazing features. I love the battery life, sleep statistics and flashlight. I will say the band will wear out before the watch itself will so you could probably just swap that out for a new one when it gets worn out but honestly no complaints.

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Apr 19, 2026
"Betty Crocker"
2 out of 5 stars review

poorly written instructions

There is approximately 110 pages of poorly written instructions; buyer beware.

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Mar 21, 2026
Anonymous
1 out of 5 stars review

Not happy with the watch. Returned same.

Bought less than a month ago. Very difficult to operate unless standing still..

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Apr 3, 2026
PapiDJ
5 out of 5 stars review

Ease of use

Bought 3 weeks ago. Charged it after 20 days. Still read 6 days left. Love it.

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Oct 2, 2025
DJ420a
5 out of 5 stars review

Instinct 3

No regerts, so far. Love everything about this watch, especially the battery life…coming from an Apple watch.

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Dec 28, 2025
DCL59
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice watch

The watch is great The manual does not tell you enough on how to set up the watch That’s a issue With the manual

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