Garmin · Adventure Watches
The Garmin Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED in Fern Green with Fern Green Band is a rugged GPS smartwatch built for everyday wear, training, and outdoor navigation. Its bright 1.3-inch AMOLED (always-on) display and 50 mm case deliver an easy-to-read view of stats on the move.
Designed for long stretches away from the charger, it offers up to 24 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. With built-in ABC sensors and multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, it’s ready to track routes and locations, while integrated health and wellness features help keep tabs on daily trends. When paired with a compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone, smart notifications keep key alerts within reach.
A vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED (always-on) display with 416 x 416 pixels brings maps, metrics, and notifications into clear view. The 50 mm case size pairs with a color display and a large font option to make key data easier to read during workouts, adventures, and everyday wear.
A built-in flashlight adds practical visibility after dark, with variable intensities and an alternate red light. It’s a ready-to-use tool for quick tasks around camp, early-morning starts, or low-light conditions—without needing to pull out a separate light source.
Instinct® 3 supports multiple power profiles to match the day’s plan. Battery life reaches up to 24 days (9 days always-on) in smartwatch mode, plus options like Battery Saver Watch Mode up to 30 days and GPS modes including Up to 40 hours (GPS Only) and Up to 30 hours* (All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band).
Design
This Instinct® 3 configuration pairs a silicone band with a fiber-reinforced polymer case and a fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum bezel. A metal-reinforced bezel and chemically strengthened glass help support confident wear in demanding conditions, and the watch is rated to 10 ATM. At 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm and 59 g, it’s sized for wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm.
Navigation
For trail days and backcountry exploring, the watch includes ABC sensors—an altimeter, barometer, and 3-axis electronic compass—along with multi-band GPS supported by SatIQ™ technology. Mapping and navigation tools include point-to-point navigation, bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, and TracBack®. Locations, courses, and workouts can also be shared using Garmin Share with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
Health
Instinct® 3 delivers detailed wellness tracking, including wrist-based heart rate, stress tracking, advanced sleep, Pulse Ox, respiration, hydration, and HRV status. Features like Morning Report provide a quick daily overview, while Health Snapshot records key stats during a 2-minute session for a shareable report. Women’s health tracking is available in Garmin Connect™ with an optional Connect IQ™ widget.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible iPhone®, Android™, the watch can display smart notifications such as emails, texts, and alerts. Connectivity includes Bluetooth® and ANT+® for supported accessories and features, plus options like Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with participating providers and compatibility with the Garmin Messenger™ app for two-way text messaging on the wrist.
| Part Number | 010-03020-02 |
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| Model | Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED |
| Configuration | Fern Green with Fern Green Band |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 24 days (9 days always-on) |
| Display type | AMOLED (always-on) |
| Water rating | 10 ATM |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Chemically Strengthened Glass |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
| Case material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
| Physical size | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm |
| Weight | 59 g |
| Display Size | 1.3" (33 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (Battery Saver Watch Mode) | Up to 30 days |
| Battery life (GPS Only) | Up to 40 hours |
| Battery life (All Satellite Systems) | Up to 32 hours |
| Battery life (All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band) | Up to 30 hours* |
| Battery life (Max Battery GPS) | Up to 86 hours |
| Battery life (Expedition GPS) | Up to 20 days |
| Battery life note | *assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 4 GB |
| Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED smartwatch with silicone band |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
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| Multisport | Triathlon, Swimrunning |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Other activity profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating |
| What You'll Love | Sleep score and insights, Pulse Ox blood oxygen, LED flashlight, Garmin Pay™, Multi-band GPS, Training readiness, Training status |
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| General | Color display, Large font option |
| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | Heart rate (constant, every second), Resting heart rate, Respiration rate, Fitness age, Body Battery™ energy monitor, All-day stress, Relaxation reminders, Relaxation breathing timer, Breathwork, Sleep coach and 4 more |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ™ technology, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass and 3 more |
| Daily Smart Features | Find My Phone, Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device), Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), On-device Connect IQ™ Store, Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only), Morning report, Calendar, Weather forecasts and 10 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Daily suggested workout - Cycling (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach experts, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts, Yoga workouts, Pilates workouts, On-screen workout animations, On-screen workout muscle maps |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Incident detection during select activities, Incident detection alert on phone for wearables, Assistance, Live event sharing |
| Tactical Features | Dual grid coordinates, XERO™ Locations |
| Gaming Features | Gaming Activity, GameOn™ app compatible |
| Trucking Smartwatch Features | Truck driver workouts, Workout tutorials, Easy break planning, Truck plaza loyalty programs, Compatible with dēzl™ OTR truck navigators |
| Activity Tracking Features | Step counter, Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity), Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, Floors climbed, Distance traveled, Intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™, Automatic rep counting |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection), Customizable data pages, Downloadable training plans, Course guidance, HR zones, HR alerts, HR calories, % HR max, % HRR, Recovery time and 38 more |
| Running Features | GPS-based distance, time and pace, Running dynamics, Vertical oscillation and ratio, Stride length (real time), Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute), Running power, Grade-adjusted pace, Performance condition, PacePro™ pacing strategies, Run workouts and 4 more |
| Golfing Features | Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green), Yardage to layups/doglegs, Digital scorecard, Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit), Garmin AutoShot™, Auto CourseView updates, Green View with manual pin position, Hazards and course targets, Round timer/odometer, CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) and 2 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | Projected waypoint, UltraTrac mode, Elevation profile, Distance to destination, Barometric trend indicator with storm alert, Vertical speed, Total ascent/descent, Future elevation plot, GPS coordinates, Sight 'N Go and 5 more |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Reference point |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor), Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), FTP (Functional Threshold Power), MTB Grit & Flow, Advanced cycling dynamics, Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters), Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) and 3 more |
| Swimming Features | Open-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), Auto rest (pool swim only), Time and distance alerts, Countdown start (pool swim only), Pool swim workouts and 2 more |
| Semi Truck Features | PrePass weigh station notifications and bypass decisions |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | Yes (high and low) |
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| Sleep | Yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
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| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
| Ground contact time and balance | Yes (GCT balance with accessory) |
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| Lactate threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
When paired with your compatible smartphone
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
Activity tracking accuracy
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Breathing Variations not available in all countries.
Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
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