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Description
WHEN YOU CAN RELY ON INSTINCT, THE WORLD CAN RELY ON YOU
You’ve never been one to follow the beaten path — that’s where Instinct comes in. This rugged GPS watch is mission-ready and built to withstand the toughest environments.
Withstand the elements with military standard toughness.
Tactical-specific features such as night vision compatibility and more for field ops.
Navigate your world with multi-GNSS satellite support and outdoor sensors.
Pair with your compatible smartphone for on-wrist messaging, alerts and notifications.
Map, track, sync and share your trek from anywhere with our exclusive app.
Don't be limited by battery life. Get up to 14 days in smartwatch mode.
DURABLE CASE AND DISPLAY
The fiber-reinforced polymer case adds durability, and the chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant display is high contrast and sunlight readable.
PURPOSE-BUILT BANDS
Fully vented silicone bands include 2 independent, removable keeper loops to ensure a secure fit and to keep you from getting caught on things.
Made to endure.
MILITARY STANDARD 810
Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters).
BATTERY LIFE
Internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 40 hours in UltraTrac™ battery saver mode.
Tactical functions at your fingertips.
STEALTH MODE
Enable stealth mode to stop storing and sharing your GPS position and disable wireless connectivity and communication.
JUMPMASTER MODE
This feature works to calculate high-altitude release points according to military guidelines and helps to navigate you to your objective once you’ve jumped.
PROJECTED WAYPOINTS
For added peace of mind, you can create a waypoint to mark the location of your vehicle before you start your trip.
DUAL-POSITION FORMAT
Easily sync your location with others by seeing both the universal transverse mercator (UTM) and the military grid reference system (MGRS) on the same screen.
NIGHT VISION COMPATIBILITY MODE
Easily switch between daytime view and nighttime view with a screen that can be read by night vision goggles.
Navigation you can count on.
MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
ABC Sensors
Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.
TRACBACK® ROUTING
Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.
Monitor your body and train smarter.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Enhanced optical heart rate1 technology gauges the intensity of your fitness activities.
STRESS TRACKING
Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS
Use preloaded activity profiles for running, hiking, mountain biking, swimming and more.
Stay connected.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android™ phone.
Pair for Satellite Communication
Pair Instinct with an inReach device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.
PAIR WITH DOG TRACKING DEVICES
Connect with Astro® or Alpha® dog devices to receive dog status updates and alerts right on your wrist.
General
Lens Materialchemically strengthened glassBezel Materialfiber-reinforced polymerCase materialfiber-reinforced polymerQuickFit™ watch band compatibleyes (22 mm)Strap materialsiliconePhysical size45 x 45 x 15.3 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 132-224 mmDisplay sizecustom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)Display resolution128 x 128 pixelsDisplay typemonochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)Weight52 gBattery lifeSmartwatch mode: Up to 14 days
GPS mode: Up to 16 hours
UltraTrac™ mode: Up to 40 hoursWater rating10 ATMMemory/History16 MB
Clock Features
Time/dateGPS Time SyncAutomatic daylight saving timeAlarm clockTimerStopwatchSunrise/sunset times
Health Monitoring
Wrist-based Heart Rate (constant, every second)Daily Resting Heart RateAbnormal Heart Rate Alertsyes (high and low)Body Battery™ Energy MonitorAll-day Stress TrackingRelaxation breathing timerSleepHydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™)Menstrual Cycleyes (in Garmin Connect™)
Sensors
GPSGLONASSGalileoGarmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorBarometric altimeterCompassAccelerometerThermometer
Daily Smart Features
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®Smart notificationsText response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) CalendarWeatherControls smartphone musicFind My PhoneFind My WatchVIRB® RemoteSmartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile
Safety and Tracking Features
LiveTrack
Tactical Features
Stealth ModeNight vision modeDual grid coordinates
Activity Tracking Features
Step counterMove bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Calories burnedFloors climbedDistance traveledIntensity minutesTrueUp™Move IQ™
Gym & Fitness Equipment
Available gym activity profilesStrength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and YogaCardio workoutsStrength workoutsAutomatic rep counting
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
HR zonesHR alertsHR calories% HR max% HRRAuto max HRHR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+™ to paired devices)GPS speed and distanceCustomizable data pagesCustomizable activity profilesAuto Pause®Interval trainingAdvanced workoutsDownloadable training plansAuto Lap®Manual lapConfigurable lap alertsCustom alertsAudio promptsFinish timeVirtual PartnerRace an ActivityCourse guidanceTouch and/or button lockHot keysAuto scrollActivity history on watchPhysio TrueUp
Running Features
Available run profilesRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningGPS-based distance, time and paceCadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Run workoutsFoot pod capable
Outdoor Recreation
Available outdoor recreation profilesHiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, TacticalPoint-to-point navigationBread crumb trail in real timeBack to startTracBack®UltraTrac modeElevation profile Distance to destinationBarometric trend indicator with Storm AlertTrail run auto climbVertical speedTotal ascent/descentFuture elevation plotCompatible with BaseCamp™GPS coordinatesSight 'N GoArea calculationProjected waypointSun and moon informationXERO™ Locations
Cycling Features
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)CoursesAvailable cycling profilesBiking, Indoor Biking, Mountain BikingRace an activitySpeed and cadence sensor support (with sensor)yes (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors)
Swimming Features
Available swim profilesPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingOpen-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) Drill logging (pool swim only) Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Pool swim workouts