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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 38 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Instinct Solar Tactical GPS Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer for its solar charging capabilities, extended battery life, and durable design. Many users appreciate the watch's extensive features and find it easy to use and navigate.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Button system, Design, Display

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    90s watch. Obsolete!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch looks like a toy. Looks cheap and in a world of tactile screens, the button system is totally obsolete. No color screen either. For 20 bucks more I got and I watch 7. I if you still want this item, go for a G shock and at least you won’t break the piggy bank.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct Solar Tactical. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For my sons graduation from basic training

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shopped around everywhere and BestBuy had the best price. I bought this for my sons graduation from basic training. Perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not for dudes that wear skinny jeans

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Listen if you wear skinny jeans then get the applepad watch. If you are man that does man things then this watch is for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch for someone active

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The smartwatch for an outdoors enthusiast. Comfortable, durable and great features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like all the features and style! Easy to use and navigate the interface.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    charged the watch the first day I got it and the sun has done the rest, has a counter telling how many charge days are left, still at 24

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Missed the Mark, Waste of Money.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a watch, this product is excellent. Looks good, & has a lot of great functions for a recreational enthusiast. However, my rating is reflective of this watch’s intended market & why it does not fit such a purpose. The GPS is terribly slow & effective use of course plotting is nearly impossible while on objective. Furthermore, the “tactical” features aren’t very useful. Night vision mode isn’t worth the effort; you’re better off peeking under the NVG’s. Save your money & buy a Foretrex 601 instead & use a cheap G-shock for all other watch functions. I would not purchase this again if given the opportunity to go back & do it again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and your experience with the Instinct Solar Tactical. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome watch!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome watch that has the perfect blend of price with the right tools!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work after a year

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The watch is great -- until it doesn't work anymore. The annoying part is it is no longer under warranty, but the issue is all over their forum boards but Garmin won't do anything to repair it. Began by randomly powering down, got more frequent and now won't turn back on. When it worked though, it was great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall, great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Nice features. Was a good purchase overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Solar Instinct

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well worth the purchase price in my opinion when clearanced. Definitely a good addition to my garmin products

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift, better than a smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unbelievable quality, long lasting battery, love having this watch as opposed to a phone smart watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price. Even better product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch is great for my son and he is in the army. Affordable solar recharge. it stands out from the rest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful watch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful watch for this price. Charges fast, working on buttons are smooth, changes functions quickly

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct Solar Tactical. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar charging

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good overall, just not for surfing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this watch. I have had this watch for a few months and here are my thoughts. Pros: The GPS function seems to be very accurate HR monitor at rest is spot on overall functionality is pretty intuitive the solar charging really does work, after a day in the sun you will pick up a few days of charge Cons: the HR monitor during a run is wildly inaccurate. mine usually picks up on my cadence and will show my hr in the 170-180 for 30-40 minutes at a time for such a rugged watch, the watchband is already breaking a few months in. I reached out to Garmins support team and they said it isn't covered under warranty, The deal breaker on this watch is that the surf app is ATROCIOUS! DO NOT BUY THIS if you plan on on using this solely for surfing. my last session logged over 60 waves when I was only out for an hour. I use this more for other activities than surfing and checks enough boxes for me that it works

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct Solar Tactical. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like this watch. It's comfortable, does what it says it will do, and has probably more features than I'll ever get a chance to use. I will say, that if you get a lot of notifications on your phone and you work indoors most of the day, the battery life goes to about a little more than a week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amazing! i got this watch for my boyfriend’s christmas gift and he loves it!! he’s still finding new fun features and tells me all about them. the best gift for someone who loves the outdoors :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Color

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Tan color is not available

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Why can't yall sell us the tan color )': , I'm so mad, Im a totaltech member, and i can't buy it from best buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct Solar Tactical. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected].
      Thanks Jenny Garmin

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