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product_id: 720053857
title: "Instinct 3, Solar 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch, Black"
brand: "garmin"
price: "RM2917"
currency: MYR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Garmin"
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# Built-in LED flashlight Multi-band GPS with SatIQ tech Unlimited solar battery life Instinct 3, Solar 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch, Black

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** RM2917
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Power your adventure with the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar – unstoppable, rugged, and smart.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Instinct 3, Solar 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch, Black by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** RM2917 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/720053857-instinct-3-solar-45mm-rugged-gps-smartwatch-black)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Navigate Like a Pro:** Multi-band GPS, 3-axis compass & barometric altimeter keep you on track anywhere.
- • **Rugged Meets Refined:** Fiber-reinforced polymer case with MIL-STD-810 shock & thermal resistance.
- • **Endless Power, Always On:** Solar charging lens + 28-day battery life means you never stop exploring.
- • **Stay Connected, Hands-Free:** Garmin Pay & smart notifications keep you moving without missing a beat.
- • **Health Insights on Your Wrist:** Advanced heart rate, Pulse Ox & sleep monitoring for data-driven wellness.

## Overview

The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is a 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch featuring a sunlight-visible 0.9” MIP display, solar charging for virtually unlimited battery life, and military-grade durability. It offers advanced navigation with multi-band GPS and sensors, comprehensive health tracking including heart rate and Pulse Ox, built-in LED flashlight, Garmin Pay contactless payments, and smart notifications. Designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, it combines toughness with smart functionality in a lightweight, stylish black design.

## Description

Garmin Instinct 3, Solar 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch, Black | Solar charging,built in sports & health apps, LED flashlight, shock resistant,10ATM,unlimited battery life w/ Solar charging : desertcart.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Review: Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm. Buy it. - After a few weeks, I'm very happy with this watch! I've never had a Garmin device before but this is great. It's rock solid, very well made, fits well, lighter than I expected and even looks fine on my skinnier wrists! (45mm option) I was torn between this, the solar MIP display, and the amoled. The solar MIP was the right choice, 100%, no regrets. It feels retro but tells me everything I need to know. The screen is sharp and super bright, especially in full sun. All that, the battery is amazing and the solar does actually do it's bit in this! It has more activities and features than I will ever likely need, including some that I thought were for the tactical only like rucking, and after using it for a while the GPS accuracy is spot on! The Connect app is free and really good too, loads of detail and plans and workouts etc... I considered the solar tactical too, but for the price difference it didn't make sense. The only real difference is the full blacked out look. The functionality is basically identical unless you are an avid shooter or paratrooper! And honestly, the orangey accent of this one kind of grows on you... The best bits though, all things I didn't even buy it for but have been game changing: - No touchscreen - no accidental touches or trouble in the rain. - No wrist flick - you can just read the display at all sorts of angles and being MIP, it's just always on, like a proper old watch. - The torch - I thought it was a gimmick but I've called on it so many times already for different things! If you are considering this, especially the solar, just do it, you won't regret it. Great watch at a good price point!
Review: Garmin instinct 3 - So I wanna preface this with, I upgraded for the original instinct. I had that watch for 8 years, nothing was wrong with it but it was time for an upgrade. The instinct 3 is everything I loved about the original and more. The MIP display is so much better. It’s easy to use, the buttons were the same as my old one. The great update I got was battery life, going from charging once a week to once a month ( depending on use and solar charging ) the battery lasted a whole 100km ultra with everything turned on. I did debate between the 45mm and 50mm for a while before choosing size but I’m glad I went for the 45. Unless you have massive wrists you don’t need the 50mm. The sizing is great and it’s so lightweight I don’t even notice it. It’s a great watch, does everything I want and more.

## Features

- Make a bold statement with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring a 0.9” display with solar charging lens and unlimited battery life with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Engineered with a super tough 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
- Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
- Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
- Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimising battery life
- 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
- Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
- Stay connected with smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces (when paired with your compatible smartphone)
- Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and Assistance, both of which call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone; requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage where data connectivity is available
- Sync the Instinct 3 smartwatch with the Garmin Connect app, and get more details on your health and fitness data plus personalised insights and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DSG9VCRH |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Colour | Black |
| Band Length | 220 Millimetres |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Band Width | 22 Millimetres |
| Battery Average Life | 28 days |
| Battery Capacity | 5 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Power | 297 |
| Battery capacity | 5 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | 744 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 30 in Smartwatches |
| Box Contents | Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, cable, documentation |
| Brand Name | Garmin |
| Case Material Type | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Clasp Type | Tang Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Colour | Black |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | Compatible with iOS and Android devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth |
| Controller Type | Touch screen and physical buttons |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,281 Reviews |
| Display Type | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| External Testing Certification | ANATEL: 09225-24-03330 |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | Built-in GPS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759339500 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 45 x 45 x 15 millimetres |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 45D x 45W x 15H millimetres |
| Item Weight | 52 Grams |
| Language | Multiple Languages |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 MB |
| Memory storage capacity | 128 MB |
| Metrics Measured | Heart Rate, Sleep Duration, Blood Oxygen or SpO2, Calories Burned |
| Model Name | Instinct 3 |
| Model Number | 010-02934-00 |
| Operating System | Garmin OS |
| Operating system | Garmin OS |
| Product Features | Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Resolution | 320 x 320 |
| Screen Size | 0.9 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special feature | Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications |
| Sport Type | Fitness, Hiking, Multi-Sports, Running, Walking |
| Style Name | SOLAR |
| Supported Application | Fitness Tracker |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo |
| Target Audience | Men, Unisex Adults, Women |
| UPC | 753759339500 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 Metres |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX8 |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Provider | Unlocked |
| Wireless communication standard | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery capacity:** 5 Milliamp Hours
- **Battery cell composition:** Lithium Ion
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **GPS:** Built-in GPS
- **Memory storage capacity:** 128 MB
- **Operating system:** Garmin OS
- **Screen size:** 0.9 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Special feature:** Activity Tracker, Alarm Clock, GPS, Multisport Tracker, Notifications
- **Wireless communication standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Instinct 3, Solar 45mm rugged GPS smartwatch, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YWK9flgBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm. Buy it.
*by A***R on 26 July 2026*

After a few weeks, I'm very happy with this watch! I've never had a Garmin device before but this is great. It's rock solid, very well made, fits well, lighter than I expected and even looks fine on my skinnier wrists! (45mm option) I was torn between this, the solar MIP display, and the amoled. The solar MIP was the right choice, 100%, no regrets. It feels retro but tells me everything I need to know. The screen is sharp and super bright, especially in full sun. All that, the battery is amazing and the solar does actually do it's bit in this! It has more activities and features than I will ever likely need, including some that I thought were for the tactical only like rucking, and after using it for a while the GPS accuracy is spot on! The Connect app is free and really good too, loads of detail and plans and workouts etc... I considered the solar tactical too, but for the price difference it didn't make sense. The only real difference is the full blacked out look. The functionality is basically identical unless you are an avid shooter or paratrooper! And honestly, the orangey accent of this one kind of grows on you... The best bits though, all things I didn't even buy it for but have been game changing: - No touchscreen - no accidental touches or trouble in the rain. - No wrist flick - you can just read the display at all sorts of angles and being MIP, it's just always on, like a proper old watch. - The torch - I thought it was a gimmick but I've called on it so many times already for different things! If you are considering this, especially the solar, just do it, you won't regret it. Great watch at a good price point!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garmin instinct 3
*by M***L on 1 May 2026*

So I wanna preface this with, I upgraded for the original instinct. I had that watch for 8 years, nothing was wrong with it but it was time for an upgrade. The instinct 3 is everything I loved about the original and more. The MIP display is so much better. It’s easy to use, the buttons were the same as my old one. The great update I got was battery life, going from charging once a week to once a month ( depending on use and solar charging ) the battery lasted a whole 100km ultra with everything turned on. I did debate between the 45mm and 50mm for a while before choosing size but I’m glad I went for the 45. Unless you have massive wrists you don’t need the 50mm. The sizing is great and it’s so lightweight I don’t even notice it. It’s a great watch, does everything I want and more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic Instinct 3 Solar
*by W***E on 20 July 2026*

I brought the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar after my Fitbit Sense 2 kept dying randomly through the day. I liked the battery life of the Fitbit and Googled other watches that have a good battery life and I chose the Instinct 3 Solar. I have been wearing it now for 3 weeks and 3 days, my battery level is on 92% - 37 days. During the week I'm in the office so if it sees any natural light it's during the hour I have lunch. On the weekends I'm outside more so it's a little higher. The lowest I've seen the battery is 89%. I will point out that I'm disabled and I do not use every feature of the watch past the walking exercise. The watch is nice and chunky and your not likely to damage the screen by accident. It was on sale when I got it and it was not much more that a replacement Fitbit sense 2 which was £229. So yeah definitely value for money. I do expect to have to charge it at some point, especially in the winter. But if you are someone who is outdoor a lot and active there's no telling how long the battery will last. I didn't think I would every use the built-in light be it's actually really handy! The Garmin app is very good but I have also used the Health Connect setting on my phone to let it also sync with Google Health as that's what I have been used to for the last few years.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-12*