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Garmin Instinct 2X 010-02805-01 Solar Flame Red GPS Smartwatch - W47384
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Instinct 2X Solar is the expanded version of Garmin's outdoor line, stretching the case to 50mm and redesigning the solar lens to cover significantly more surface area than its predecessors — the intention being that heavy outdoor use need not mean constant charging. The integrated LED flashlight built into the upper case is a genuine addition rather than a feature borrowed from another category; it addresses something trail runners and mountaineers actually reach for at dusk. At 67 grams the case sits lighter on the wrist than its footprint suggests, which matters over long days in the mountains or on the run. The Flame Red colourway is deliberately high-visibility, and the dual-window MIP display remains readable in direct sunlight where most backlit screens wash out. The strap adjusts in fine increments across a wide range of wrist sizes, and the 26mm QuickFit system means swapping it out requires no tools.
- Reference
- 010-02805-01
- Brand
- Garmin
- Collection
- Instinct
- Case size
- 50mm
- Case thickness
- 14.5mm
- Lug width
- 26mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Functions
- Date, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Alarm, Backlight, Solar powered, Compass, Thermometer, Altimeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Red
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Garmin
Gary Burrell and Min Kao founded Garmin in 1989 — the name is a contraction of their first names — to build GPS receivers for aviation and marine use. Consumer navigation came later, and wearables later still.
Unlike most names in this directory that arrived from outside watchmaking, Garmin is not a licence. It designs and builds its own devices, writes its own software and runs its own satellite-positioning stack, which is why its watches do things Swiss houses do not attempt.
The fenix line established the template in 2012: a rugged multi-sport GPS watch with mapping, altimeter and week-long battery life. Forerunner covers running, Instinct the hard-wearing end, Venu the smartwatch end, and the MARQ line puts the same electronics in titanium and sapphire at Swiss prices.
Battery life is the differentiator. Where most smartwatches are measured in days, Garmin measures in weeks, and in solar-charging models sometimes in months.
These are instruments rather than heirlooms, and they date the way electronics date — but for anyone who actually trains, they are among the few watches on the market that earn their place.
- 1989
- Founded by Gary Burrell and Min Kao.
- 2003
- The Forerunner brings GPS to running watches.
- 2012
- The fenix line defines the multi-sport GPS watch.
- 2019
- MARQ places the electronics in titanium and sapphire.
- 2020
- Solar charging extends battery life to months.
Also in 2 collections
This watch appears in Watches 44mm and Over (823) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (133).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Garmin's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50mm is a large watch with real presence
- 14.5mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
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| Specification |  010-02805-01 |  ECB-950DB-2AEF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £225 | £189 |
| Case size | 50mm | 48mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Solar | Solar |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
No. It charges from light, and the cell behind that is designed to last a decade or more.
What size strap does it take?
26mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds at £225, against £270 at Goldsmiths. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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