Customer Reviews for Garmin Instinct 3 Smartwatch, GPS, 45mm, Black & Bolt Blue Silicone Band (010-02936-03)
Garmin Instinct 3 Smartwatch, GPS, 45mm, Black & Bolt Blue Silicone Band (010-02936-03) is New at Staples
Item # : 24678716
Model # : GRM0293603
- Make a bold statement with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring a vibrant 1.2-in. AMOLED display and up to 18 days of battery life
- Engineered with a super-tough 45mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel; fits wrists with a circumference of 5.39 in. to 8.03 in. (137 mm to 204 mm)
Price is $472.59
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75 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 3, 2026
Ease of use
Bought 3 weeks ago. Charged it after 20 days. Still read 6 days left. Love it.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 21, 2026
Not happy with the watch. Returned same.
Bought less than a month ago. Very difficult to operate unless standing still..
"Betty Crocker"
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Posted Apr 19, 2026
poorly written instructions
There is approximately 110 pages of poorly written instructions; buyer beware.
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Posted Apr 9, 2026
Dexcom app not available on the watch.
Would be 5 stars, but for some reason the ‘Dexcom’ CGM app it not permitted to work on this watch.
Come on Garmin make it compatible.
Come on Garmin make it compatible.
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PapiDJ
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Posted Apr 3, 2026
Ease of use
Bought 3 weeks ago. Charged it after 20 days. Still read 6 days left. Love it.
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Mark605
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Posted Mar 25, 2026
Toughest watch ever
Upgraded from the instinct 2 was not disappointed I am a farmer and only take my watch off to charge I’ve had the 3 for a month I’ve covered it in oil and submerged it in water every day I wash it in the shower you can’t go wrong with this watch
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Dougy
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
Instinctually better!
This watch is an upgrade from my original Instinct and has some new features including a torch light. That could come in handy during a hike or bike at dusk or in the early morning. Everything else is pretty much the same, but it does record and upload faster to the app.
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JJL75
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
Garmin Instinct 3
Exactly what I was looking for. I have the previous version, but this one is way better. It shows me all the things I wanted to see on one screen. I stopped using my Apple Watch and replaced it with this watch.
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
Not happy with the watch. Returned same.
Bought less than a month ago. Very difficult to operate unless standing still..
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Stoney24
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Posted Mar 20, 2026
Terrible Controls
Couldn't stand the button controls and no touch screen. Probably a personal preference but not the watch for me.
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gbbiehle
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Posted Mar 8, 2026
great watch
This watch looks good, has lots of screen layout options. It's super easy to record GPS workouts on it and see your fitness status. I don't know how to do everything that I want to do on it yet, though, like have quicker access to alarms and timers. They're currently buried in menus
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Kess
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
this is my third Garmin watch, I've been happy with all of them but this one is my favorite,
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Happy Watch User
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
Moved from an apple watch and I am not looking back. Probably the best smart watch I've owned.
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Goga
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Posted Feb 21, 2026
Бомба
Я купил часы, очень доволен, рад покупке, буду пользоваться.
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BTI61
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Crushes My Apple Watch
Looks great, loads of functionality, tougher, incredible battery.
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Scorpio19
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Posted Jan 30, 2026
Pain in the kneck for money spent
Watch won’t sync with phone and you have to read a 134 online manual to know how to use it
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Posted Jan 28, 2026
Great watch
This replaced the version 1 instinct. A lot of nice features way easier to read. The only thing I do not like is it goes dark and then when you look at it is supposed to light back up. It does not always light up when you rotate your wrist to look at the display. It can be irritating at times.
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Joeblow
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Posted Jan 19, 2026
Cannot sun
Got this for Christmas.Still trying to sync and pair phone to watch still no luck
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Mobi
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Posted Jan 8, 2026
Great watch. Love the rugged look and features.
I got this watch for Christmas and what an upgrade from my Vivoactive 4. I haven’t charged the battery since Christmas Day and it is 1/8 now and still has 25% left. It has all the features I need and more and it was a breeze to add to Garmin Connect. This was a great choice for me.
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JADJR
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Posted Dec 31, 2025
Very good improvement over Instinct 2
Purchased about a month ago and I'm very pleased with the additional features. Using it to keep track of my health stats and exercise routines. Love the AMOLED display and the flashlight that I'm using frequently. Battery life is excellent although the Instinct 2 lasted longer. Overall very pleased with my purchase. By the way gave up using Apple Watch 10.
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CJ2025
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Posted Dec 29, 2025
Great features!
Been wanting the Instinct 3 for awhile and finally got it for myself for Christmas. I love this watch. The amoled screens, the larger print, the wrist gestures feature...
This is about my 3rd or 4th Garmin smartwatch. I highly recommend it!
This is about my 3rd or 4th Garmin smartwatch. I highly recommend it!
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DCL59
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Posted Dec 28, 2025
Nice watch
The watch is great
The manual does not tell you enough on how to set up the watch
That’s a issue With the manual
The manual does not tell you enough on how to set up the watch
That’s a issue With the manual
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