Garmin Instinct Outdoor GPS Watch (Graphite)

I’ll be honest, when I first got the run-down of these units back in August I was skeptical. Partially because I’m not exactly a huge fan of the exterior design of the Casio watches (just my personal style preferences), and partially because I wasn’t really sure how this would turn out.

From the dial to the strap, Garmin Instinct smartwatch is absolutely rugged and shock-proof. They are not afraid of external adversity due to the moisture-proof shock-resistant case and sensors. The watch has built-in flagship activity trackers.

Garmin Instinct: Besides a few minor flaws, the Garmin Instinct is an excellent expedition companion

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  Rugged MIL-STD design, Superb battery life, Reasonable price

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  No Garmin Connect IQ apps, Breadcrumb navigation only

Moving away from the mainstream of "i-watches" and watches that tell you when your dog needs to pee, Garmin Instinct is a fresh reminder that simplicity many times works the best. A truly compelling sports watch that lets you keep track of your fitness routine with basic but relevant data.

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  Simple design yet powerful device for activity monitoringGPS speed and accuracyBattery lifeLightweight

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  None found so far

I love this watch! Super light! I wear my G-shock all the time when I workout but now I can also track my steps and my heart rate during my strength workout. The only thing is that if you play Pokemon Go and wanted to sync the steps to the app, it will not work.

Very happy with the Garmin Instinct. Rugged watch/fitness tracker. It took a while to learn all of the functions but that's to be expected of an old guy! I would highly recommend the Garmin Instinct especially for those who grew up using the old Casio style watches.

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  Rugged, Versatile, Very Functional

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  None at this point

Like the battery life, wish the screen was in color, very comfortable

I had previously had nothing but fit it's prior to this. Went through three in two years decided it was time to get something tougher. So far love this watch, reminds me of my G-shocks from my Army days.

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  Battery lifeRugged construction

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  Instruction manual