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Garmin Instinct 3 – 45 mm AMOLED Watch
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Dec 13, 2025
CMS21
5 out of 5 stars review

Ultralight, but TOUGH and loaded w features

Everything I hoped for, and more. Ultralight, yet tough. AOLED display is so sharp. Last but certainly not least… battery life averaging 18 days for me - and I am quite active with multiple exercise sessions per day.

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Dec 29, 2025
CJ2025
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features!

Been wanting the Instinct 3 for awhile and finally got it for myself for Christmas. I love this watch. The amoled screens, the larger print, the wrist gestures feature... This is about my 3rd or 4th Garmin smartwatch. I highly recommend it!

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Dec 20, 2025
Frank 99
3 out of 5 stars review

It’s a nice watch

As an apple watch owner, I have been disappointed that this watch is not nearly as user friendly. I do like it though & am learning. Great battery life & flashlight.

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Aug 2, 2025
OCcowboy
5 out of 5 stars review

Sturdy and no frills

So I’ve been without a smartwatch for over a year since my last one broke on me while at the gym. Missed tracking my workouts and seeing data on my workouts so I opted for this Garmin. Right off the bat it has provided some cool features like sleep optimization and coaching suggestions for better rest. My old watch would have to be charged almost daily and this one hasn’t been charged for over 5 days and going with heavy use. Now, it does take a bit of a learning curve to get used to the buttons over touchscreen.. there’s no frills to this watch just pure technical use and a sturdy design. It’s surprisingly light, great waterproofing which makes cleaning it super easy in the shower and I guess more hygienic in the long run. The torch feature is hands down the most jarringly useful difference when I don’t have my phone on me and I’m looking for things in the morning. Wish the screen was touch, but other than that this watch is amazing for those who just want a sport watch without the extra bells and whistles. Simple and effective!

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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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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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Aug 23, 2025
Mooseberry
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my new watch , the features are great

Got my watch a few weeks ago , got a friend to help me set it up, he showed me that I could do it all on my phone through Harmon connect and it was a game changer. Still haven’t gotten all that this watch offers . Love my morning review , that is really special. Sleep review and my recovery stats

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Aug 4, 2025
st.maris
5 out of 5 stars review

Cool watch!

I got tired of having to charge my apple watch every day so I saw a Garmin watch and saw some pretty good reviews, a bit spendy but you get what you pay for so chose the Instinct 3 Amoled, I liked the smaller sized one, oh my gosh what a sweet watch! I charge it every 16 days or so, it can do more than I need but that's ok. Takes a little to figure it all out but it is getting easier. Watch face is so clear and easy to read even in direct sunlight and very customizable. It even has a flashlight which I thought I would never use but seriously use it daily, super handy. I do recommend this watch

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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 3, 2025
Raggs
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid watch

I purchased this watch several months ago. It is a solid watch! I use it for workouts. I have my work out schedule programmed in it. It also helps me with my sleep habits, ox level, and steps. I use it for work. The flash light feature and compass pays for itself. I also like the buttons on it. All the usage is completed by the buttons and not using your fingers on a screen which create smug marks. Good job Garmin!

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