Garmin Instinct 3 (Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch 45mm) - Black
- Product SKU: GAR-INST3-SLR-TE-45MM-BLK-010-02934-90
Meet the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Tactical Edition (45 mm) – a mission-ready tactical smartwatch built to tackle the toughest environments. It features a bolted, fiber-reinforced polymer case with a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens. Equipped with solar charging via Power Glass, it delivers unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with enough sunlight.
Navigate with confidence thanks to multi-band GPS + SatIQ technology, supported by compass and barometric altimeter. Tactical-specific features include Jumpmaster, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS formats, stealth mode, night-vision capability, kill switch, and a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes.
Comprehensive health and activity tracking includes wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, advanced sleep tracking, Body Battery, stress, VO2 max, and over 30 sport profiles (including rucking activity). Smart features include Garmin Pay, safety tools (incident detection & assistance), Connect IQ support, and smartphone notifications. Designed for adventure and daily use alike.
Lens Material | Power Glass (solar charged) |
Bezel Material | Metal-reinforced fiber-reinforced polymer |
Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | Yes (22 mm) |
Strap Material | Silicone |
Case Size / Dimensions | 45 × 45 × 14.9 mm |
Weight | ˜ 52 g |
Display Size | 0.9-inch (23 × 23 mm) |
Display Resolution | 176 × 176 pixels |
Display Type | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective MIP |
Battery Life – Smartwatch | Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar |
Battery Saver Watch Mode | Up to 65 days (unlimited with solar) |
GPS Only | Up to 40 hours/130 hours with solar |
All Satellite Systems | Up to 28 h (50 h with solar) |
All Satellite + Multi-Band | Up to 24 h (40 h with solar) |
Max Battery GPS | Up to 100 h (unlimited with solar) |
Expedition GPS | Up to 36 days (unlimited with solar) |
Charging Method | Garmin proprietary plug |
Memory/History | 128 MB |
Water Rating | 10 ATM |
Wrist-based Heart Rate | Yes |
Daily Resting Heart Rate | Yes |
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes |
Respiration Rate (24/7) | Yes |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | Yes (spot-check, all-day, sleep) |
Navigation Sensors | 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, multi-band SatIQ GPS |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone, Android |
- Power Glass lens with solar charging
- 10 ATM water resistance
- Unlimited smartwatch battery life with solar
- Built-in LED flashlight
- Detailed Health And Wellness Features
After placing your order and receiving the confirmation email, your order is usually processed within 1 business day for dispatch. Should there be any issues allocating stocks (this is a fast-moving industry and items can duck in and out quick) we'll recommend any similar colours/variants or an expected ETA for stock replenishment.
To ensure that you receive your new phone as quickly and safely as possible, we use a range of delivery options. Delivery times for all options are detailed below. Note that we currently do not ship to PO Boxes.
COURIER SERVICE DELIVERY - 3-7 business days transit time. Freight is generally handled by Toll Australia. Next day from our Hong Kong dispatch warehouse to New Zealand metro areas. Other more regional areas are usually between 6 to 10 business days depending on remoteness.
Our shipping cost with flat rate at $16.90. At the shopping cart, you can enter your postcode for an exact shipping quote. Please stay tune that we may have free shipping offers from time to time.
VERIFICATION - Please note that handling times begin once an order has been verified. We may contact you after the order has been placed to verify order and account details. Please ensure that we can reach you on the email address supplied and that you respond promptly to any requests.
CONDITION - Unless stated in the product title, all devices are brand new. We do sell a small quantity of refurbished items but these all have a product title that begins with 'Refurbished'. As part of our QC process, retail package seals may have been opened to perform quality, testing and/or unlock functions however unless specified all devices are new and unused.
WARRANTY - All new devices come with our comprehensive 12 month warranty, which is included in the standard purchase price. We'll even replace with a new item if yours cannot be repaired. Refurbished items (marked as such in the product description) come with a 6 month warranty with refurbished replacement items.
PAYMENT METHODS - We accept Credit Card and PayPal for outright purchases. Though we also offer LayBuy for convenient repayments over time handled by LayBuy. Direct bank deposit is available to wholesale orders only, please get in touch with our CS team for further information.
RETURNS - All orders come with 14 days free returns. For more information please read our returns policy. We also offer a new replacement policy for items that cannot be repaired.
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OUR STOCK - Products sold through this store are unlocked, never locked or SIM-free. They offer the best combination of price and quality and can be sourced from international markets via parallel importation. Please check the network bands with your provider to ensure full compatibility. In some instances printed documentation may not be in English, even though the device is compatible with local network bands. Where this occurs and you require user manuals etc please contact us and we will provide a digital copy.
DISCLAIMER - Due to variations in stock and regional sourcing we cannot guarantee that all specifications listed are 100% correct at all times as the same model may be available in several variants. If you have any specific requirements please raise them with our team and they will provide availability on the model you require.