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Q: QuestionWhat is the size of the watch? for example is it 42 mm, 47 mm? I have tried to look this up but have not been successful. Does anyone know?

Asked 6 years ago by PeterPeter.

• A:Answer 45mm

  Answered 5 years ago by Sue1808

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Q: Questiondoes it register biking like the garmin 35

Asked 6 years ago by gary8838.

• A:Answer Yes it does. Here is a comparison link: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=552962&compareProduct=621802& For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoe this watch do multisport function for triathlon?

Asked 6 years ago by Mark.

• A:Answer The Instinct has activities for running, cycling and swimming, but ir does not have a dedicated triathlon activity. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWill this device record steps if you put it around your ankle for a spin class accurately?

Asked 6 years ago by Badgers.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct GPS Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Lakeside Blue - (2018)

• A:Answer It would record but it may not be accurate as the onboard accelerometer records arm movements to calculate steps

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionHow accurate is the heart rate monitor?

Asked 6 years ago by Jim.

• A:Answer For information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have have a golf app. Kayak app.

Asked 6 years ago by DG0007.

• A:Answer The Instinct does not have a Golf app. It does have a Kayak app. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs this watch comparable with iPhone X

Asked 6 years ago by Dan.

• A:Answer That’s what I’m using it with.

  Answered 6 years ago by Josh

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Q: QuestionCan this watch connect to the garmin alpha 100 dog tracking system?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, it can. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan it display verical ft per min while ascending and descending

Asked 6 years ago by stuart.

• A:Answer Yes, you can switch between meters and feet for elevation gains/loss

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionI have seen some android watches that are compatible with LG phones. Anyone happen to know if this one is?/LG 40 thinQ

Asked 6 years ago by Jeangrey.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct Smartwatch Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Sunburst with Sunburst Silicone Band - (2018)

• A:Answer Yes it is compatible

  Answered 6 years ago by Ctorres

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Q: QuestionWhat size is watch 46 mm or lsrger?

Asked 6 years ago by Dennis.

• A:Answer Same or a little bigger than the Casio sport watches that were capable of scuba diving use, were very rugged, and had great stop watch functions. This Garmin has a big enough face for this 73 yr. old to easily see.

  Answered 6 years ago by Jerry

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Q: QuestionIs the screen monochrome or color?

Asked 6 years ago by Denuevojose.

• A:Answer The watch screen is only monochrome and not color

  Answered 6 years ago by HikerNerd

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Q: QuestionDoes it work for ultramarathon or Ironman triathlon also does it work with garmin foot pod

Asked 6 years ago by Sarah.

• A:Answer It has activity apps for running, cycling and swimming. You can also create custom activities. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with tracking dogs as other things on watch etc.?

Asked 6 years ago by Sdubya.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct is compatible with the dog tracking handhelds. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhat size is the watch face?

Asked 6 years ago by Tsulli.

• A:Answer The Instinct display size is custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm). For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it track biking?

Asked 6 years ago by Nana.

• A:Answer Yes, I use it for biking. I don't need it to do anything fancy, I just want to track my distance, and the BIKE setting does that fine. Even if it didn't have a BIKE setting, I think the RUN setting would do the same thing.

  Answered 6 years ago by TexasJoe

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Q: QuestionWhat iPhones is it comparable with?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I have an iPhone X and it is compatible with mine.

  Answered 6 years ago by bsm1210

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Q: QuestionDo you need to carry your phone with you the GPS function on the watch to work?

Asked 6 years ago by Robaline.

• A:Answer No, the phone does not need to be present. The watch has a built in GPS chipset that support multiple GPS networks without the need to be tethered to a phone.

  Answered 6 years ago by 0000Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you select an activity like running or biking.....Start/Stop, distance covered and time?

Asked 6 years ago by John.

• A:Answer Yes, you can individualize the data fields within you activity. For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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