Absolute great watch for active or working individuals who want a simple, but useful smart watch.
Fit and Finish:
Watch head size is just right - not too big to be gaudy and in the way, but large enough to look good and also be easy to use. Rubber watch band has great adjustability and is very durable.
User Interface:
The watch has enough options to be customized for most people. Working in the office and don't want to miss a call, email or text message? You're able to set notifications to see.
Hiking through the mountains? You're able to set locations and track your movement through the trails or slopes.
Getting a killer workout in? Easily track heart rate, lap times, and even sets and repetitions.
The battery life is phenomenal. Typical battery life, without a lot of sun exposure runs 29 days. Typical battery life with sun exposure can stretch that to 30-36 days.
Customer service:
Garmin has been outstanding in honoring their warranty and managing warranty claims.
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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing, Coyote Tan
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This Item  Garmin Instinct Solar , Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch with Solar Charging Capabilities and Tactical Features, Built-in Sports Apps and Health Monitoring, Black |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $311.72 | $449.99 | $349.99 | -17% $289.99 List: $349.99 | $159.99 | -13% $349.99 Typical: $399.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Monday, Jul 22 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jul 22 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Jul 20 | Get it Jul 22 - 23 |
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| Sold By | Amazon Resale | Amazon.com | Independent Brands | Tech-Boutique | Amazon.com | Electronic Express |
| operating system | — | android | Android Wear 1.0 | — | Amazfit OS | — |
| display size | 1.27 inches | 1.27 inches | 1.27 inches | 1.27 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.27 inches |
| connectivity tech | GPS | USB | USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| supported applications | GPS | Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Monitor | Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Monitor | GPS | Alarm, Calendar, Calorie Tracker, Heart Rate Monitor, Distance Tracking | GPS |
| input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | touch screen | buttons |
| wireless standard | infrared | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth |
From the manufacturer
Garmin Instinct Solar – Tactical Edition
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SOLAR CHARGING CAPABILITIESBased on variable sun exposure, Instinct can provide our best battery life through a solar charging option. |
MILITARY STANDARD 810Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters). |
POWER MANAGERView how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly. |
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NIGHT VISION COMPATIBILITYSwitch between daytime view and nighttime view with a screen designed to be read by night vision goggles. |
STEALTH MODEGo dark by enabling stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication. |
DUAL-POSITION FORMATSync your location with others by seeing both the universal transverse mercator (UTM) and the military grid reference system (MGRS) on the same screen. |
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PROJECTED WAYPOINTSAlways know the way back — create a waypoint to mark the location of your vehicle before you start your trip. |
JUMPMASTER MODECalculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines while navigating to your objective once you’ve jumped. |
SPORTS APPSUse preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more. |
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It can take a beating.
I haven't had this watch for long but already I have no complaints. I do outdoor general construction including concrete form work and this is the only watch I can trust to not break on me. The all rubber wrist band is nice as it'll break when it needs to and I don't have to worry about de-gloving. It is in fact waterproof so far, I spent half an hour cleaning out a storm drain and got mud and water all over but as soon as I got home I threw it in the sink and scrubbed it off. The battery life is wonderful and the interface is easy to use and understand. There are so many great features and the GPS is incredibly accurate to my surprise. If I come across any issues later I'll update this review but with first impressions I have no qualms or issues. 10/10Update: 2 months later and as you can see in the second picture it's still going strong. There's slight wear and probably dirt as well on the keepers (which hold the strap flawlessly) and a small knick out of the plastic between the Menu and ABC button. I roughly dragged my hand across hardened concrete that was still stuck to one of the steel forms at work and it just took the slightest chunk out of the outer bezel if you'd call it that. No scratches to the glass no water damage, the battery life isn't affected by the cold even when it got down to the single digits, I never have to worry about this watch. It's also amazing how it can pick up sunlight on a cloudy winter day. The only thing I've noticed is the heart rate tracker seems to have issues accurately tracking my pulse as of lately but I'm not sure if thats mechanical or human error. I do know my heart rate didn't drop down to 48 BPM while stacking lumber though. Still havent used the GPS yet but i have used the compass to find north on New job sites. Overall still an amazing watch and well worth the price especially if you're out in the field every day.
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I haven't had this watch for long but already I have no complaints. I do outdoor general construction including concrete form work and this is the only watch I can trust to not break on me. The all rubber wrist band is nice as it'll break when it needs to and I don't have to worry about de-gloving. It is in fact waterproof so far, I spent half an hour cleaning out a storm drain and got mud and water all over but as soon as I got home I threw it in the sink and scrubbed it off. The battery life is wonderful and the interface is easy to use and understand. There are so many great features and the GPS is incredibly accurate to my surprise. If I come across any issues later I'll update this review but with first impressions I have no qualms or issues. 10/10
Update: 2 months later and as you can see in the second picture it's still going strong. There's slight wear and probably dirt as well on the keepers (which hold the strap flawlessly) and a small knick out of the plastic between the Menu and ABC button. I roughly dragged my hand across hardened concrete that was still stuck to one of the steel forms at work and it just took the slightest chunk out of the outer bezel if you'd call it that. No scratches to the glass no water damage, the battery life isn't affected by the cold even when it got down to the single digits, I never have to worry about this watch. It's also amazing how it can pick up sunlight on a cloudy winter day. The only thing I've noticed is the heart rate tracker seems to have issues accurately tracking my pulse as of lately but I'm not sure if thats mechanical or human error. I do know my heart rate didn't drop down to 48 BPM while stacking lumber though. Still havent used the GPS yet but i have used the compass to find north on New job sites. Overall still an amazing watch and well worth the price especially if you're out in the field every day.
Update: 2 months later and as you can see in the second picture it's still going strong. There's slight wear and probably dirt as well on the keepers (which hold the strap flawlessly) and a small knick out of the plastic between the Menu and ABC button. I roughly dragged my hand across hardened concrete that was still stuck to one of the steel forms at work and it just took the slightest chunk out of the outer bezel if you'd call it that. No scratches to the glass no water damage, the battery life isn't affected by the cold even when it got down to the single digits, I never have to worry about this watch. It's also amazing how it can pick up sunlight on a cloudy winter day. The only thing I've noticed is the heart rate tracker seems to have issues accurately tracking my pulse as of lately but I'm not sure if thats mechanical or human error. I do know my heart rate didn't drop down to 48 BPM while stacking lumber though. Still havent used the GPS yet but i have used the compass to find north on New job sites. Overall still an amazing watch and well worth the price especially if you're out in the field every day.
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Andre Karl Misso
Can’t go about without them.
Reviewed in Singapore on December 23, 2022
somya
It's not that tough, but packed with features.
Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2021