Garmin
Instinct 3 45mm Solar
Based on 160 Reddit mentions
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New positive MIP GBD-200's in the flesh/resin
I love my g shocks but this seems just like a money grab. I have the Garmin instinct 3 solar with a MIP display and you can switch from negative display to positive display. Casio could easily do this also.
jaotero77 in r/gshock
October 4, 2025 11:06 PM
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replacing i3 orange bezel
Stupidest default colourway from garmin for the i3 The tactical has a different coloured flashlight as well, which is less tactical than the regular one That aint a solution
chandgaf in r/Garmininstinct
March 21, 2026 5:39 PM
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OMG FREE ENERGY EXISTS!!!
I've hit the unlimited battery mode on my Garmin Instinct 2 solar several times during the summer, the instinct 3 solar is supposed to be much better in regards to solar.
TechnoRedneck in r/LinusTechTips
April 27, 2026 10:53 AM
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Downgraded from Fenix 8 to original Instinct Solar in
My fenix 7 pro SS just leave me after 4-5 year, i just ordered an instinct 3 solar. It has all the feature you need, having a fenix is just too much yep. And the touch screen isn’t that much useful. I think the amoled display eat too much energy and kill the original reason that make us buy Garmin,
...Affectionate_Load285 in r/Garmininstinct
March 23, 2026 12:51 AM
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Orange solar ring
Hi all,
Instinct 3 45mm solar owner for a while and I have got a question, maybe you guys could help me out.
First off all, I’m very pleased with the watch model and his features!
What I started to dislike after a while, is the orange solar ring related to the total look of the watch. I prefer a
...TEMEIJERT in r/Garmininstinct
April 2, 2025 9:54 PM
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Ol' reliable & new reliable
Upgraded my 1 Solar to the 3 Solar Tactical to celebrate a new job. First thoughts: Resolution on the I3 is surprisingly noticeable Contrast is improved enough that I'm sticking with a black face (vs white on the I1) The gap between glass and display is harder to see, presumably due to solar rework
...intelligent-goldfish in r/Garmininstinct
September 26, 2025 2:02 AM
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Instinct 3 Tactical
I guess most people will not get it for the tactical functions, but because it's the only option to get the I3 with MIP that doesn't have stupid colored accent on the casing. Garmin knows that well and it's a scummy practice if you ask me.
pawlik23 in r/Garmininstinct
April 24, 2025 10:19 AM
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How do you wear this thing?
Dude, wtf did I just read. I’m in the Army and a ton of us wear Garmins (the Instinct probably being the most common), and I’ve never once thought it looked childish. Some of the “manliest” people I’ve ever met wear Garmins. Are you insecure about your physique/body? Because your watch isn’t going t
...Federal-Property-326 in r/Garmininstinct
May 2, 2026 8:28 PM
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Fed Up with Instinct 2 GPS - Should I Upgrade to Instinct 3 Tactical?
You can contact garmin it wouldnt hurt. Perhaps they will give you a small discount on a i3 upgrade? Worth a shot. I had the i3 tactical for a very short amount of time and gps was great. Locked quick and it had all the accuracy that I needed. I didnt do any dc rainmaker comparison, but for me I had
...L1ft802 in r/Garmininstinct
April 29, 2026 7:15 AM
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Just joined the Fenix family!
This is funny, talking about impulse. I had the i3 solar tactical, before i had the i2 solar and I love everything about the instinct. I have always loved the fenix line i just never thought id own one. Well, I made that impulse buy, I was watching video reviews etc...it was end of the year at work
...L1ft802 in r/GarminFenix
May 2, 2026 6:09 AM
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