Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Smart Watch with AMOLED Screen and GPS - Black with Charcoal Band
- Daily Movements: Monitor steps, calories burned, floors climbed, and more.
- HRV Status: Understand your overall health through heart rate variability during sleep.
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Continuous heart rate monitoring, day and night.
- Stress Tracking: Assess your stress levels throughout the day.
- Morning Report: Start your day with an overview of sleep, recovery, calendar, and HRV status.
- Health Snapshot: Record key health stats in a 2-minute session and generate a report.
- Pulse OX Sensor: Measure blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep.
- Mindful Breathing: Guided breathwork activities to manage stress and respiration.
- Respiration Tracking: Monitor breathing patterns during the day and night.
- Hydration Tracking: Log daily fluid intake for hydration reminders.
- Fitness Age: Estimate your fitness level compared to your actual age.
- Nap Detection: Track naps and understand their impact on your recovery.
- Women’s Health Tracking: Monitor menstrual cycle or pregnancy for personalised insights.
- Built-in Sports Apps: Track activities like cycling, swimming, and strength training.
- Garmin Coach: Custom training plans for runners and cyclists.
- Workout Creation: Design step-by-step workouts with 1,600+ exercises via Garmin Connect.
- Intensity Minutes: Record moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
- VO2 Max: Evaluate fitness levels and track progress.
- Altitude and Heat Acclimation: Assess performance in varying environmental conditions.
- HIIT Workouts: Monitor custom high-intensity interval training sessions.
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Get personalised workouts adapted to your activity levels.
- Recovery Time: Know how long to rest before your next workout.
- Garmin Connect™ App: Access health stats, connect with friends, and analyse progress.
- Garmin Messenger™ App: Send and receive two-way text messages.
- Smart Notifications: Get emails, texts, and alerts directly on your watch.
- Garmin Pay™: Make contactless payments with participating providers.
- Safety and Tracking Features: Send live location alerts if you feel unsafe or an incident occurs.
- ABC Sensors: Navigate with an altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis electronic compass.
- SATIQ™ Technology: Multi-band GPS ensures accuracy while conserving battery life.
- LiveTrack: Share real-time location and preplanned routes with friends and family.
- Garmin Share: Easily share saved locations, courses, and workouts with compatible devices.
- Connect IQ™ Store: Add custom watch faces, data fields, and apps to your paired device
The Garmin Instinct 3 is designed for those who refuse to settle for the ordinary. Built to endure the toughest challenges, it’s your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, fitness pursuits, and everyday tasks. The bold 50mm AMOLED screen delivers stunning clarity, whether you're navigating rugged trails, tracking your workouts, or simply checking the time.
Crafted to military-grade durability standards, the Instinct 3 is as tough as they come, withstanding harsh environments, extreme temperatures, and water depths of up to 100 metres. Whether you're hiking through mountainous terrain, running in the rain, or exploring off the beaten path, this smartwatch is built to keep up with you.
More than just a timepiece, the Instinct 3 doubles as a health and wellness partner. It offers detailed insights into your daily activity, sleep, stress levels, and more, giving you the tools to optimise your performance and well-being. The seamless smart connectivity lets you stay in touch, with notifications, music controls, and access to the Garmin Connect app for a deeper dive into your data.
With its sleek black design paired with a comfortable charcoal band, the Instinct 3 combines rugged functionality with understated style, making it just as suited to the office as it is to the outdoors. Its long-lasting battery life ensures that it’s always ready when you are, whether you're tackling a multi-day expedition or navigating the demands of a busy schedule.
Wherever life takes you, the Garmin Instinct 3 is there to help you push your limits and stay connected. Rugged, reliable, and ready for anything – it’s the smartwatch that works as hard as you do.
General Build
- Strap Material: Silicone
- Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
- Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer/aluminium
- Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
- QuickFit™ Band Compatible: Yes (26 mm)
- Physical Size: 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm
- Weight: 59 g
- Water Rating: 10 ATM
Display
- Type: AMOLED (always-on)
- Size: 33 mm (1.3″) diameter
- Resolution: 416 x 416 pixels
- Colour Display: Yes
- Large Font Option: Yes
Battery Life
- Smartwatch Mode: Up to 24 days (9 days always-on)
- Battery Saver Mode: Up to 30 days
- GPS Only: Up to 40 hours
- All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours
- Multi-Band GPS: Up to 30 hours
- Max Battery GPS: Up to 86 hours
- Expedition GPS: Up to 20 days
Health Monitoring
- Wrist-based heart rate
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation
- Advanced sleep monitoring with nap detection
- Respiration rate and Body Battery™ Energy Monitor
- Stress tracking, hydration tracking, and women's health features
Navigation and Sensors
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology
- ABC Sensors: Altimeter, Barometer, Compass
- Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor
Fitness and Activity Profiles
- Built-in activities: Running, cycling, swimming, hiking, yoga, strength training, and more
- Advanced metrics: VO2 Max, Training Load, Training Effect, and Recovery Time
- Daily Suggested Workouts and PacePro™ Pacing Strategies
Smart Features
- Smart Notifications: Yes
- Garmin Pay™: Yes
- Built-in Flashlight: Yes
- Garmin Connect™ Compatibility: Yes
Safety and Tracking
- Incident Detection during select activities
- LiveTrack and Assistance features
Daily Health and Activity Tracking
- Daily Movements: Monitor steps, calories burned, floors climbed, and more.
- HRV Status: Understand your overall health through heart rate variability during sleep.
- Wrist-Based Heart Rate: Continuous heart rate monitoring, day and night.
- Stress Tracking: Assess your stress levels throughout the day.
- Morning Report: Start your day with an overview of sleep, recovery, calendar, and HRV status.
- Health Snapshot: Record key health stats in a 2-minute session and generate a report.
- Pulse OX Sensor: Measure blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep.
- Mindful Breathing: Guided breathwork activities to manage stress and respiration.
- Respiration Tracking: Monitor breathing patterns during the day and night.
- Hydration Tracking: Log daily fluid intake for hydration reminders.
- Fitness Age: Estimate your fitness level compared to your actual age.
- Nap Detection: Track naps and understand their impact on your recovery.
- Women’s Health Tracking: Monitor menstrual cycle or pregnancy for personalised insights.
Fitness and Sports Features
- Built-in Sports Apps: Track activities like cycling, swimming, and strength training.
- Garmin Coach: Custom training plans for runners and cyclists.
- Workout Creation: Design step-by-step workouts with 1,600+ exercises via Garmin Connect.
- Intensity Minutes: Record moderate and vigorous activity minutes.
- VO2 Max: Evaluate fitness levels and track progress.
- Altitude and Heat Acclimation: Assess performance in varying environmental conditions.
- HIIT Workouts: Monitor custom high-intensity interval training sessions.
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Get personalised workouts adapted to your activity levels.
- Recovery Time: Know how long to rest before your next workout.
Smart Connectivity
- Garmin Connect™ App: Access health stats, connect with friends, and analyse progress.
- Garmin Messenger™ App: Send and receive two-way text messages.
- Smart Notifications: Get emails, texts, and alerts directly on your watch.
- Garmin Pay™: Make contactless payments with participating providers.
- Safety and Tracking Features: Send live location alerts if you feel unsafe or an incident occurs.
Navigation and Outdoor Tools
- ABC Sensors: Navigate with an altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis electronic compass.
- SATIQ™ Technology: Multi-band GPS ensures accuracy while conserving battery life.
- LiveTrack: Share real-time location and preplanned routes with friends and family.
- Garmin Share: Easily share saved locations, courses, and workouts with compatible devices.
Personalisation
- Connect IQ™ Store: Add custom watch faces, data fields, and apps to your paired device
- Instinct 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED smartwatch with silicone band
- Charging/data cable
- Manual
Tactical Scope Shipping Policy
Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.
Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.
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Couriers
We use DPD, Royal Mail, TNT, and UPS courier services for all our UK and international orders. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive an email with your unique tracking number.
In-Store Items
These are items we have in stock and aim to dispatch within 1–2 working days. During busy periods, this may be delayed slightly. If you'd prefer to collect your item in person, please contact us in advance to arrange. Collection orders must be paid for beforehand.
Pre-Order Items
Pre-order items are typically out-of-stock or in limited supply. Purchasing a pre-order secures your item, and it will be dispatched within 24 hours of restock where possible. Check the product page for estimated restock dates. These dates may change, so staying in touch is advised.
International Delivery & Taxes
If your shipping address is outside the UK, you may incur import duties or taxes upon arrival in your country. These charges are your responsibility. Customs regulations vary, so please check with your local customs office. Some packages may be opened for inspection.
Need Help?
If you need assistance, call us at +44 (0)1803 611895 (Optics Warehouse) or email order@tacticalscope.co.uk.
DPD Shipments & PIN Code Delivery
We have now introduced DPD Pin Code verification for all orders shipped via DPD. You will receive a PIN via email and text.
A valid email and mobile number must be provided at checkout. Emails will come from Riviera House 3PL. Please check spam/junk folders if not received.
Failure to present your PIN to the delivery driver will result in a failed delivery and rescheduling may be required.
