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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50mm Sunburst Grey Smart Watch
R10,899.00
SKU
010-02935-02
Power glass lens
Fibre-reinforced polymer/aluminium bezel
141-213 mm wrist circumference
Silicone strap material
Description
Introducing the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50mm Sunburst Grey Smart Watch. Built for adventure seekers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts who require exceptional durability, advanced tracking features, and extended battery performance in one rugged smartwatch. Featuring a robust fibre-reinforced polymer case paired with an aluminium-reinforced bezel, the watch is engineered to handle demanding environments while maintaining a lightweight feel at just 58 grams. Its durable Power Glass lens enhances scratch resistance while harnessing solar energy to extend battery life, making it an ideal companion for outdoor expeditions, fitness training, and everyday wear. The 50 mm case size and comfortable silicone strap fit wrist circumferences from 141 mm to 213 mm, offering a secure and reliable fit during any activity.
One of the most impressive features of the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50 mm is its industry-leading battery performance. In smartwatch mode, users can enjoy up to 40 days of battery life, with the potential for unlimited runtime when exposed to sufficient solar charging conditions. The watch also delivers exceptional GPS endurance, offering up to 60 hours in GPS-only mode and up to 260 hours with solar support. For extended adventures, expedition GPS mode can last up to 60 days or even unlimited with adequate sunlight exposure. Multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology ensures highly accurate navigation while intelligently balancing performance and battery efficiency. Combined with support for GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems, the watch delivers reliable positioning and route tracking in remote or challenging environments.
The Instinct 3 Solar is also designed to support comprehensive health and wellness monitoring throughout the day. Advanced features include continuous wrist-based heart rate tracking, Pulse Ox blood oxygen monitoring, respiration tracking, stress monitoring, Body Battery energy analysis, and detailed sleep tracking with Sleep Coach functionality. Additional wellness tools such as hydration tracking, guided breathwork sessions, relaxation reminders, fitness age analysis, and womens health monitoring help users maintain a balanced and informed lifestyle. These intelligent wellness insights allow users to better understand their recovery, energy levels, and overall physical condition whether they are training intensely or managing daily wellness goals.
For fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes, the watch offers an extensive selection of activity profiles and advanced performance metrics. Users can track activities ranging from running, cycling, swimming, triathlon training, hiking, golf, skiing, and surfing to martial arts, motorsports, tactical activities, and team sports. Performance-focused features such as VO2 max estimation, training load analysis, recovery time guidance, HRV status, running dynamics, PacePro pacing strategies, interval training, and advanced workout support provide valuable insights for improving endurance and performance. The watch also supports Garmin Coach plans, customizable workouts, race predictions, and multisport auto transitions, making it a versatile training partner for athletes of all skill levels.
In addition to its rugged outdoor capabilities, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar includes a wide range of smart and safety features for everyday convenience. Users can receive smart notifications, sync with Garmin Connect, control smartphone music, access weather forecasts, and utilise Garmin Messenger compatibility directly from the watch. Built-in safety features such as incident detection, assistance alerts, and live event sharing provide added peace of mind during outdoor activities and workouts. The integrated flashlight, compass, gyroscope, barometric altimeter, thermometer, and accelerometer further enhance functionality for navigation and outdoor exploration. With compatibility for both Android and iPhone devices, as well as access to the Connect IQ platform for downloadable apps and watch faces, the Instinct 3 Solar combines rugged performance with modern smartwatch versatility.
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50 mm Sunburst Grey Smart Watch stands out as a premium outdoor smartwatch that delivers exceptional battery life, advanced health monitoring, and extensive sports tracking capabilities. Its rugged construction, solar charging technology, precision GPS navigation, and comprehensive training features make it an outstanding choice for adventurers, endurance athletes, and active individuals who need a dependable smartwatch capable of performing in even the toughest conditions.
Features
- Power glass lens
- Fibre-reinforced polymer/aluminium bezel
- 141-213 mm wrist circumference
- Silicone strap material
- Fibre-reinforced polymer case
- Unlimited battery in smartwatch mode with solar charging1
- Detailed health and wellness features
- Smart notifications
- Built-in flashlight
- Rugged design
- Multi-band gps with satiq technology
Specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| General | |
| Strap Material | Silicone |
| Lens Material | Power Glass |
| Bezel Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer/aluminium |
| Case Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Quickfit Watch Band Compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
| Physical Size | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm |
| Fits Wrists With A Circumference Of | 141-213 mm |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Display Size | Custom, two-window design 27 x 27 mm (1.1 x 1.1) |
| Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | |
| Smartwatch | Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar |
| Battery Saver Watch Mode | Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar |
| Gps Only | Up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar |
| All Satellite Systems | Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar |
| All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band | Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar |
| Max Battery Gps | Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar |
| Expedition Gps | Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar |
| Solar Charging, Assuming All-Day Wear With 3 Hours Per Day Outside In 50,000 Lux Conditions | |
| Solar Charging, Assuming Use In 50,000 Lux Conditions | |
| Solar Charging, Assuming Use In 50,000 Lux Conditions Assuming Typical Use With Satiq Technology | |
| Charging Method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 128 MB |
| Clock Features | |
| Time/Date | Yes |
| Gps Time Sync | Yes |
| Automatic Daylight Saving Time | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Sunrise/Sunset Times | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | |
| Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second) | Yes |
| Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate | Yes |
| Fitness Age | Yes |
| Body Battery Energy Monitor | Yes |
| All-Day Stress | Yes |
| Relaxation Reminders | Yes |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer | Yes |
| Breathwork | Yes |
| Sleep | Yes (advanced) |
| Sleep Coach | Yes |
| Breathing Variations | Yes |
| Nap Detection | Yes |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Women'S Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Health Snapshot | Yes |
| Health Status | Yes |
| Sensors | |
| Gps | Yes |
| Glonass | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Satiq Technology | Yes |
| Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | Yes |
| Barometric Altimeter | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |
| Find My Phone | Yes |
| Find My Garmin (Helps Locate Lost Device) | Yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Connect Iq (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields And Apps) | Yes |
| On-Device Connect Iq Store | Yes |
| Smart Notifications | Yes |
| Text Response/Reject Phone Call With Text (Android Only) | Yes |
| Morning Report | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Weather Forecasts | Yes |
| Realtime Settings Sync With Garmin Connect Mobile | Yes |
| Battery Saver - Customisable Low Power Watch | Yes |
| Controls Smartphone Music | Yes |
| Compatible With Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Virb Camera Remote | Yes |
| Smart Trainer Control | Yes |
| Compatible With Garmin Connect Mobile | Yes |
| Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone, Android |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes |
| Workout And Training Plans | |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace And Heart Rate Based) | Yes |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | Yes |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | Yes |
| Cardio Workouts | Yes |
| Strength Workouts | Yes |
| Hiit Workouts | Yes |
| Yoga Workouts | Yes |
| Pilates Workouts | Yes |
| Activity Profiles | |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
| Multisport | Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Indoor Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running |
| Outdoor Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor Recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On The Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater |
| Motor Sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket Sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Sport Profiles | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In The Ring | Boxing, Mixed martial arts |
| Other Activity Profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating |
| Safety And Tracking Features | |
| Incident Detection During Select Activities | Yes |
| Incident Detection Alert On Phone For Wearables | Yes |
| Assistance | Yes |
| Live Event Sharing | Yes |
| Tactical Features | |
| Dual Grid Coordinates | Yes |
| Xero Locations | Yes |
| Gaming Features | |
| Gaming Activity | Yes |
| Gameon App Compatible | Yes |
| Activity Tracking Features | |
| Step Counter | Yes |
| Move Alerts (Displays On Device After A Period Of Inactivity Walk For A Couple Of Minutes To Reset It) | Yes |
| Auto Goal (Learns Your Activity Level And Assigns A Daily Step Goal) | Yes |
| Calories Burned | Yes |
| Floors Climbed | Yes |
| Distance Travelled | Yes |
| Intensity Minutes | Yes |
| Trueup | Yes |
| Move Iq | Yes |
| Garmin Connect Challenges App | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic Rep Counting | |
| Training, Planning And Analysis Features | |
| Customisable Screen(S) | Yes |
| Downloadable Training Plans | Yes |
| Course Guidance | Yes |
| Hr Zones | Yes |
| Hr Alerts | Yes |
| Hr Calories | Yes |
| % Hr Max | Yes |
| % Hrr | Yes |
| Recovery Time | Yes |
| Auto Max Hr | Yes |
| Race Glance/Widget | Yes |
| Hrv Status | Yes |
| Hr Broadcast (Broadcasts Hr Data Over Ant+ To Paired Devices) | Yes |
| Respiration Rate (During Exercise) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Gps Speed And Distance | Yes |
| Customisable Activity Profiles | Yes |
| Auto Pause Automatic Timer Halt | Yes |
| Interval Training | Yes |
| Improved Interval (Includes Open Repeats, Intervals Data Page, Rest Screen And Auto Detection) | Yes |
| Advanced Workouts | Yes |
| Power Modes - Customisable In-Activity Battery Settings | Yes |
| Hrm Running Pace And Distance | Yes |
| Auto Lap Interval Tracking Feature | Yes |
| Manual Lap | Yes |
| Rest Timer | Yes |
| Configurable Lap Alerts | Yes |
| Heat And Altitude Acclimation | Yes |
| Vo2 Max (Run) | Yes |
| Vo2 Max (Trail Run) | Yes |
| Load Ratio | Yes |
| Training Load | Yes |
| Training Load Focus | Yes |
| Training Effect | Yes |
| Training Effect (Anaerobic) | Yes |
| Primary Benefit (Training Effect Labels) | Yes |
| Workout Benefit | Yes |
| Customisable Alerts | Yes |
| Voice Alerts | Yes |
| Multisport Auto Transition | Yes |
| Finish Time | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes |
| Race An Activity | Yes |
| Multi-Sport | Yes |
| Touch And/Or Button Lock | Yes |
| Shortcuts | Yes |
| Auto Scroll | Yes |
| Activity History On Watch | Yes |
| Physio Trueup | Yes |
| Unified Training Status | Yes |
| Running Features | |
| Gps-Based Distance, Time And Pace | Yes |
| Running Dynamics | Yes |
| Vertical Oscillation And Ratio | Yes |
| Ground Contact Time And Balance | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride Length (Real Time) | Yes |
| Cadence (Provides Real-Time Number Of Steps Per Minute) | Yes |
| Running Power | Yes |
| Grade-Adjusted Pace | Yes |
| Performance Condition | Yes |
| Lactate Threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Pacepro Pacing Strategies | Yes |
| Run Workouts | Yes |
| Trail Run Auto Climb | Yes |
| Race Predictor | Yes |
| Foot Pod Capable | Yes |
| Run/Walk/Stand Detection | Yes |
| Golfing Features | |
| Yardage To F/M/B (Distance To Front, Middle And Back Of Green) | Yes |
| Yardage To Layups/Doglegs | Yes |
| Measures Shot Distance (Calculates Exact Yardage For Shots From Anywhere On Course) | Manual |
| Digital Scorecard | Yes |
| Stat Tracking (Strokes, Putts Per Round, Greens And Fairways Hit) | Yes |
| Garmin Autoshot | Yes |
| Auto Courseview Updates | Yes |
| Green View With Manual Pin Position | Yes |
| Hazards And Course Targets | Yes |
| Round Timer/Odometer | Yes |
| Automatic Club Tracking Compatible (Requires Accessory) | Yes |
| Pairs With Garmin Golf App | Yes |
| Tournament Legal | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
| Point-To-Point Navigation | Yes |
| Bread Crumb Trail In Real Time | Yes |
| Back To Start | Yes |
| Tracback | Yes |
| Ultratrac Mode | Yes |
| Reference Point | Yes |
| Elevation Profile | Yes |
| Distance To Destination | Yes |
| Barometric Trend Indicator With Storm Alert | Yes |
| Vertical Speed | Yes |
| Total Ascent/Descent | Yes |
| Future Elevation Plot | Yes |
| Gps Coordinates | Yes |
| Sight 'N Go | Yes |
| Area Calculation | Yes |
| Projected Waypoint | Yes |
| Sun And Moon Information | Yes |
| Expedition Gps Activity | Yes |
| Tides | Yes |
| Tides Glance | Yes |
| Cycling Features | |
| Courses | Yes |
| Bike Lap And Lap Maximum Power (With Power Sensor) | Yes |
| Race An Activity | Yes |
| Alerts (Triggers Alarm When You Reach Goals Including Time, Distance, Heart Rate Or Calories) | Yes |
| Ftp (Functional Threshold Power) | Yes |
| Mtb Grit & Flow | Yes |
| Advanced Cycling Dynamics | Yes |
| Compatible With Vector And Rally (Power Meters) | Yes |
| Compatible With Varia Vision (Head-Mounted Display) | Yes |
| Compatible With Varia Radar (Rear-Facing Radar) | Yes |
| Compatible With Varia Lights | Yes |
| Speed And Cadence Sensor Support (W/Sensor) | Yes |
| Power Meter Compatible | Yes |
| Swimming Features | |
| Open-Water Swim Metrics (Distance, Pace, Stroke Count/Rate, Stroke Distance, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
| Pool Swim Metrics (Lengths, Distance, Pace, Stroke Count, Swim Efficiency (Swolf), Calories) | Yes |
| Stroke Type Detection (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Drill Logging (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Basic Rest Timer (Up From 0) (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| "Repeat On" Rest Timer (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Auto Rest (Pool Swim Only) | Yes |
| Time And Distance Alerts | Yes |
| Countdown Start | Yes |
| Pool Swim Workouts | Yes |
| Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate | Yes |
| Heart Rate From External Hrm (Real-Time During Rests, Interval And Session Stats During Rests, And Automatic Heart Rate Download Post-Swim) | Yes |
Package Contents
- 1x Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50mm Sunburst Grey Smart Watch
- 1x charging/data cable
- 1x documentation
| Free Shipping | No |
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