Unisex Instinct Solar Tactical Edition Moss Silicone Strap Smart Watch 23mm
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Keeps disconnecting from the Garmin app
I have had the Instict for maybe 2 years, mostly without issues, but twice recently the device has apparently lost recognition in the Garmin Connect app on my Samsung phone forcing me to reconnect and welcoming me as new to the device. Annoying!
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Quality watch
Got this to monitor my heart rate and it comes with a lot of other fancy options, I started the app and now figuring out my new watch, love it!
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Neat features
I like that it has so many features, but the battery drain in it for using even half the features, is pretty quick. The solar charge doesnt work like it should. And eventually the battery stops charging no matter how many times you clean the pegs and ports, and use a different charging cord. Keeping everything clean doesn't seem to help it either. Sadly.
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Just an excellent watch.
I have two other Gorman’s watches so far this is my favorite
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Gooo watch
Im happy my watch, Good in unique Good style,, comportable my hand
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Unfortunate Outcome Again
This is the third Garmin watch I have purchased and is my second Instinct watch. My initial watch died after about 2 years of everyday use, which I wasn't too surprised about. My second watch, a Garmin Instinct was great until about the two year mark as well when the battery would no longer hold a charge for more than a day. It was determined that he battery had gone bad. I wore this watch every day and was in saltwater a lot with it as well, It had taken over two years of very hard use and had functioned flawlessly until the battery went bad. I liked the Instinct so much I went out and bought another. Again for about two years it has been flawless. I use it for a lot of hiking, hunting and biking and it has served me well. However wen starting an activity the watch began to shut itself off for no reason, usually after acquiring the GPS signal and then pressing the side button to start the activity. The watch will also randomly shut itself off either during an activity or during everyday use. I have done a full factory reset multiple times, tried all of the various "fixes" that are recommended with no success. The only time I can get the watch to operate properly is if it is fully charged. Which while hunting for multiple days defeats the purpose of having a solar capable watch with a long battery life. Of Course the watch is out of the warranty period (again) and it only truly is useful as a traditional watch. I really wanted to be able to like this watch but the consistent problems have me hesitant to buy a replacement or even upgrade to a Fenix. I have many other Garmin products and all have performed as expected, except the watches. Search online and you will see this is a known problem for over a year with no fix or support from Garmin. When it works, it's great. When it doesn't I want to throw it into the woods. If you can afford to upgrade to a Fenix, that is the route I would go as many friends have them and do not have the same issues as the Instinct series.
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Better than iwatch
This watch is awesome even though it’s a bit older! Soo many features and durability. Garmin makes a good product
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My little electric best friend
Never knew I needed a watch till I got this one. I love it to death. I got it mostly for biking as it's a new hobby, it makes me push myself daily to get everything out of it. Keeps my steps and my heart rate and is tough as nails. I work in industrial maintenance, and wear it 24/7. Very happy with my purchase
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