GarminInstinct 2X Solar Smart Watch - Graphite

Such a great watch

I had a Garmin Instinct. Beat the hell out of it for about 6 years. I didn’t need a new one but I decided to treat myself. I got the Solar Instinct 2X because I didn’t want to break the bank. It just arrived and I got it all set up. I have no doubt this thing will be just as good- no, better than the Instinct I had previously. If you’re shopping for a great watch, that can be beat up with no worry, the Garmin Instinct series is a no brainer.

great watch

great watch i use the gps function for all sorts of things from trolling on the river to hiking in the woods. tracks really well within feet of where you are. like the ability to see messages and answer calls. when I'm not right next to my phone. the credit card doesn't always work but that's not a big deal to me. love all the extras Garmin connect offers.

My favorite GPS watch to date. Love the solar charging. Only reason i give a 9 is lack of maps. The bread crumb is nice but would prefer actual map. Super durable. I am rough on watches and this has yet to show any scratches

Great all around watch

I do a lot of walking as well as 5k and 10k races. I use this watch for both my daily training and my competition. My favorite features of the watch include the built in flashlight as well as solar charging. The GPS locks on very quickly and is very accurate. The arch can be used, in my opinion, by both beginners and experts.

Confusing.

I bought this watch as a heart monitor. When I sleep my pulse goes way up. When I'm awake my pulse comes normal. Maybe I'm wearing the watch backwards.

hard to re-pair with phone

Had this watch for several years then yesterday it forgot my phone. The instructions were truly awful. Garmin products work flawlessly when set up, but if they go down, the user is in trouble.

couldnt be happier

great for work outs and every day use. couldn't be happier with the battery life, functionality, and over all look.

Upgraded from Instinct 1

I love this watch even more than my original Instinct that I wore faithfully for 3 years. Some of the best “new” features for me (other than solar, of course): 1. Connect IQ access - really improves the options for customizing the watch for my needs. 2. My experience this winter is that the downhill ski feature is MUCH improved. Only once did it misread a lift/run transition. 3. (Surprisingly) the built-in flashlight. It is perfect for those times when you need a little light but don’t need the hassle of carrying a headlamp with you. OVERALL: Absolutely worth the money.