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Whatever you do, own it with Instinct® 2 Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you and unique enough to fit your style. Plus, solar charging gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) so you can take on life’s unlimited possibilities. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you even can stay connected to what matters to you with smart notifications, Garmin Pay™ and Connect IQ™ compatibility. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Instinct 2
I purchased this watch on a great sale earlier this year to replace a fading Samsung galaxy watch. I have no regrets purchasing this watch after having it for several months. There is a steep learning curve in using this as it is so much different than my galaxy watch. It is not a touch screen and you use physical buttons only. This was annoying at first, but I've gotten use to it and I actually prefer the physical buttons. I didn't realize how many times I would accidentally press something on the touch screen during the day.There are so many functions on this watch. I would recommend watching instructional Youtube videos to help. Initial setup of the watch to your phone isn't great. It took several times and getting the phone app to synch correctly was cumbersome. However, once it was synched I haven't had any issues since. I purchased the non-solar watch due to the price as the solar was still very expensive. The battery life is great. You don't realize how annoying it is to charge your watch every night or keeping track of your watch battery so it doesn't die on you. Carrying charging cords is annoying. It's great to go on vacation and not have to worry about bringing or forgetting your watch charger. I've turned off a lot of battery draining settings on my watch and it says it will get 31 days of battery life. You have to keep in mind though if you use the GPS or anything that uses the GPS this will drain the battery very quickly. I mainly use it for working out, hiking(GPS), receiving text messages, timers/stopwatch. These activities will drain my watch a bit, but I don't have to charge my watch for several weeks. Amazing! Like I said you will have to adjust the settings to get the best efficiency for your watch. There's almost too many things to adjust.The GPS is somewhat accurate. I've been on multiple long hikes at Zion park and Bryce Canyon and it was kind of accurate. My wife has a Apple watch and my two boys have a Garmin Forerunner 55 and 245 and each one of us had different readings. I just assumed my watch was the most accurate, but when I looked up the GPS map on one hike it was all over the place and not that accurate. I'm not sure if that was because we were in a canyon and the GPS signal was too weak. The heart rate monitor and O2 sensor seems accurate. I use the different work out settings on this watch almost daily. It is much more expansive and descriptive on the app than the Samsung Galaxy. There is so much more data given. As a fitness tracker it is so much better than the galaxy or Apple watch. Since you don't have to charge the watch I can take advantage of the sleep tracker. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but its nice to use.The weight of the watch is minimal. I don't think it's heavy for the size of the watch. It's definitely bigger than my old Galaxy watch. I like the big watch face as my eyes are getting old and reading the time is getting more difficult. The watch faces are customizable, which is a surprising feature. There are many choices and you can download new ones thru the Garmin app.I do miss answering calls thru my Galaxy watch. I was able to talk thru my watch on the Galaxy. You can answer calls on the Garmin, but it has no speaker/mic so you need your phone next to you. You can reply to text messages with pre-programed answers. I also miss using my watch to pay at the cashier. The base Instinct 2 watch does not have the Garmin pay option. I have a Samsung phone so if you have a Galaxy watch it will unlock your phone automatically if you are within a certain distance. I didn't realize that I'd miss this feature until I had to unlock my phone every time I picked it up.It is waterproof so you won't have to worry about swimming or getting it wet. Apple and Samsung say their watches are waterproof, but I've heard one too many stories about water issues with these that I would always take my watch off if I got in the water. It's definitely rugged and durable. I already have a lot of scratches and scuffs on the watch and band. I have a screen protector, which is a must. I've had to replace the screen protector, but they are cheap and replaceable. The cost of these smartwatches are too much to risk damaging it. I only wish that the longevity of smart watches was greater. I have an old solar casio G-shock that is almost 20 years old and it's still working. I would definitely recommend this watch to someone who is active and wants something different than Apple/Samsung. I can't see myself ever going back to one of those watches again.
5.0 out of 5 stars BADASS WATCH!
I’ve had smart watches I was issued through the military before so that’s nothing new to me. This is therefore a more I formed review. When I got this watch I was pleasantly surprised by ease of use with respect to swapping through the menus and selecting what you need. Does take some time perhaps to memorize where to go for each item but that is to be expected. I mostly wanted this for the GPS with outdoor activity and the heart rate and fitness features. (Fitbit only ever broke after 3 months, that is to say stopped working out of the blue). The compass is on point and the heart rate monitor is spot on as well. One of the coolest things about this is that it connects to an app and you can look for even better watch faces that have exactly what you want to see on them instead of just the default, that’s the kind of support GARMIN gives with this. I got the watch face that displays heart rate, so I don’t have to swap through menus or use the app to see it in real time. The fit is great and the battery life is as well. You should be aware that some features use up more battery than others, such as active GPS etc, so if you use that you can expect the battery to drain a little bit more quickly. The only adjustment I needed to make was the charging cable, I needed to pinch the lip of the plug with needle nose pliers ever so GENTLY just to adjust them the tiniest amount so it seated properly in the watch which is one of the pictures. I am very happy with this purchase!
5.0 out of 5 stars MRI Tech approved! Fantastic watch.
I am an MRI technologist. There are very few smart watches that can be worn by machines and not be wiped out. Due to its plug in charging, it is as sturdy as can be. It has been inside of a 3 Tesla machine as I reach in to grab a coil and has had no negative effects to battery life or function.It has surpassed my expectations. So happy I am able to continue to track my fitness throughout the day even though I work by giant magnets.
A good upgrade for Instinct 1
About a year ago I got my first watch, the Instinct 1. I got it for running and biking mainly but also wanted something to track heart rate, steps, etc. It needed to be tough as my hands usually get pretty beat up from my job, working on my car, whatever. Well it was a great watch, awesome for keeping track of my pace during my workouts, and never scratched it somehow. I wore it everyday and I have never wore a watch before buying it. A year passed and I was considering this upgrade, but wasn't sure if it was worth it. Well now that I have it, I can say it is well worth it. I love this watch. Everything about it is improved from the first model. The heartbeat sensor and gps is better which is a big thing for me. Battery life is longer. There is many more options/tracking on it, things I didn't even think i cared about but now having them I'm glad I do. I happened to be messing around with it one day and noticed the golf activity option, which I didn't know it had or how helpful it was on the course haha but I use it everytime I go out now and it's super easy. There is lots of customization for the layout of the watch and what you want tracked as well. Within the Garmin app you can look over everything and change everything about your watch. Overall this was an awesome purchase and I would recommend to anyone that has an active lifestyle that needs something tough and reliable.
Nice watch
Great watch that does everything I need.
Amazing watch. Delivered before the expected date.
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Classic
I bought this for running, but it instantly became a classic for everyday life and even at night. The fitness and health insights are valuable, even if they don't qualify as medical knowledge. The device is very rugged and the battery lasts weeks (probably months if I didn't use the GPS for tracking my trail running and mountain biking). I do regret I didn't get the solar version because I'd probably never need to charge it, since I'm outside a lot. There are many cool and useful watch faces for download. The monochrome screen looks traditional in a 1990s way, a bit like the dashboard on an old Mercedes: no-nonsense, every pixel purposefully exploited. I recently got a HEMSUT nylon velcro band and it's a big improvement on the silicone bracelet regarding comfort. The software is highly configurable so there's practically nothing to complain about: everything can be tweaked. For me, the monochrome screen and lack of touchscreen are actually pros, not cons, so it's a no-brainer for me. Think about those two things first, if you're hesitating.
Watch ok, but waited till the Friday deals, was more expensive, price went up not down.
Black Friday deal was a bit of a con, product went up in price.Won’t buy again on Black Friday or sale days.Watch ok, was bought as a gift
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This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
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Description:
Whatever you do, own it with Instinct® 2 Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you and unique enough to fit your style. Plus, solar charging gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) so you can take on life’s unlimited possibilities. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you even can stay connected to what matters to you with smart notifications, Garmin Pay™ and Connect IQ™ compatibility. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Instinct 2
I purchased this watch on a great sale earlier this year to replace a fading Samsung galaxy watch. I have no regrets purchasing this watch after having it for several months. There is a steep learning curve in using this as it is so much different than my galaxy watch. It is not a touch screen and you use physical buttons only. This was annoying at first, but I've gotten use to it and I actually prefer the physical buttons. I didn't realize how many times I would accidentally press something on the touch screen during the day.There are so many functions on this watch. I would recommend watching instructional Youtube videos to help. Initial setup of the watch to your phone isn't great. It took several times and getting the phone app to synch correctly was cumbersome. However, once it was synched I haven't had any issues since. I purchased the non-solar watch due to the price as the solar was still very expensive. The battery life is great. You don't realize how annoying it is to charge your watch every night or keeping track of your watch battery so it doesn't die on you. Carrying charging cords is annoying. It's great to go on vacation and not have to worry about bringing or forgetting your watch charger. I've turned off a lot of battery draining settings on my watch and it says it will get 31 days of battery life. You have to keep in mind though if you use the GPS or anything that uses the GPS this will drain the battery very quickly. I mainly use it for working out, hiking(GPS), receiving text messages, timers/stopwatch. These activities will drain my watch a bit, but I don't have to charge my watch for several weeks. Amazing! Like I said you will have to adjust the settings to get the best efficiency for your watch. There's almost too many things to adjust.The GPS is somewhat accurate. I've been on multiple long hikes at Zion park and Bryce Canyon and it was kind of accurate. My wife has a Apple watch and my two boys have a Garmin Forerunner 55 and 245 and each one of us had different readings. I just assumed my watch was the most accurate, but when I looked up the GPS map on one hike it was all over the place and not that accurate. I'm not sure if that was because we were in a canyon and the GPS signal was too weak. The heart rate monitor and O2 sensor seems accurate. I use the different work out settings on this watch almost daily. It is much more expansive and descriptive on the app than the Samsung Galaxy. There is so much more data given. As a fitness tracker it is so much better than the galaxy or Apple watch. Since you don't have to charge the watch I can take advantage of the sleep tracker. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but its nice to use.The weight of the watch is minimal. I don't think it's heavy for the size of the watch. It's definitely bigger than my old Galaxy watch. I like the big watch face as my eyes are getting old and reading the time is getting more difficult. The watch faces are customizable, which is a surprising feature. There are many choices and you can download new ones thru the Garmin app.I do miss answering calls thru my Galaxy watch. I was able to talk thru my watch on the Galaxy. You can answer calls on the Garmin, but it has no speaker/mic so you need your phone next to you. You can reply to text messages with pre-programed answers. I also miss using my watch to pay at the cashier. The base Instinct 2 watch does not have the Garmin pay option. I have a Samsung phone so if you have a Galaxy watch it will unlock your phone automatically if you are within a certain distance. I didn't realize that I'd miss this feature until I had to unlock my phone every time I picked it up.It is waterproof so you won't have to worry about swimming or getting it wet. Apple and Samsung say their watches are waterproof, but I've heard one too many stories about water issues with these that I would always take my watch off if I got in the water. It's definitely rugged and durable. I already have a lot of scratches and scuffs on the watch and band. I have a screen protector, which is a must. I've had to replace the screen protector, but they are cheap and replaceable. The cost of these smartwatches are too much to risk damaging it. I only wish that the longevity of smart watches was greater. I have an old solar casio G-shock that is almost 20 years old and it's still working. I would definitely recommend this watch to someone who is active and wants something different than Apple/Samsung. I can't see myself ever going back to one of those watches again.
5.0 out of 5 stars BADASS WATCH!
I’ve had smart watches I was issued through the military before so that’s nothing new to me. This is therefore a more I formed review. When I got this watch I was pleasantly surprised by ease of use with respect to swapping through the menus and selecting what you need. Does take some time perhaps to memorize where to go for each item but that is to be expected. I mostly wanted this for the GPS with outdoor activity and the heart rate and fitness features. (Fitbit only ever broke after 3 months, that is to say stopped working out of the blue). The compass is on point and the heart rate monitor is spot on as well. One of the coolest things about this is that it connects to an app and you can look for even better watch faces that have exactly what you want to see on them instead of just the default, that’s the kind of support GARMIN gives with this. I got the watch face that displays heart rate, so I don’t have to swap through menus or use the app to see it in real time. The fit is great and the battery life is as well. You should be aware that some features use up more battery than others, such as active GPS etc, so if you use that you can expect the battery to drain a little bit more quickly. The only adjustment I needed to make was the charging cable, I needed to pinch the lip of the plug with needle nose pliers ever so GENTLY just to adjust them the tiniest amount so it seated properly in the watch which is one of the pictures. I am very happy with this purchase!
5.0 out of 5 stars MRI Tech approved! Fantastic watch.
I am an MRI technologist. There are very few smart watches that can be worn by machines and not be wiped out. Due to its plug in charging, it is as sturdy as can be. It has been inside of a 3 Tesla machine as I reach in to grab a coil and has had no negative effects to battery life or function.It has surpassed my expectations. So happy I am able to continue to track my fitness throughout the day even though I work by giant magnets.
A good upgrade for Instinct 1
About a year ago I got my first watch, the Instinct 1. I got it for running and biking mainly but also wanted something to track heart rate, steps, etc. It needed to be tough as my hands usually get pretty beat up from my job, working on my car, whatever. Well it was a great watch, awesome for keeping track of my pace during my workouts, and never scratched it somehow. I wore it everyday and I have never wore a watch before buying it. A year passed and I was considering this upgrade, but wasn't sure if it was worth it. Well now that I have it, I can say it is well worth it. I love this watch. Everything about it is improved from the first model. The heartbeat sensor and gps is better which is a big thing for me. Battery life is longer. There is many more options/tracking on it, things I didn't even think i cared about but now having them I'm glad I do. I happened to be messing around with it one day and noticed the golf activity option, which I didn't know it had or how helpful it was on the course haha but I use it everytime I go out now and it's super easy. There is lots of customization for the layout of the watch and what you want tracked as well. Within the Garmin app you can look over everything and change everything about your watch. Overall this was an awesome purchase and I would recommend to anyone that has an active lifestyle that needs something tough and reliable.
Nice watch
Great watch that does everything I need.
Amazing watch. Delivered before the expected date.
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Classic
I bought this for running, but it instantly became a classic for everyday life and even at night. The fitness and health insights are valuable, even if they don't qualify as medical knowledge. The device is very rugged and the battery lasts weeks (probably months if I didn't use the GPS for tracking my trail running and mountain biking). I do regret I didn't get the solar version because I'd probably never need to charge it, since I'm outside a lot. There are many cool and useful watch faces for download. The monochrome screen looks traditional in a 1990s way, a bit like the dashboard on an old Mercedes: no-nonsense, every pixel purposefully exploited. I recently got a HEMSUT nylon velcro band and it's a big improvement on the silicone bracelet regarding comfort. The software is highly configurable so there's practically nothing to complain about: everything can be tweaked. For me, the monochrome screen and lack of touchscreen are actually pros, not cons, so it's a no-brainer for me. Think about those two things first, if you're hesitating.
Watch ok, but waited till the Friday deals, was more expensive, price went up not down.
Black Friday deal was a bit of a con, product went up in price.Won’t buy again on Black Friday or sale days.Watch ok, was bought as a gift
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