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Garmin Instinct 3 010-02934-00 Solar 45mm Smartwatch - W47354
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The Instinct line has always been aimed at people who need a watch to keep working when everything else has stopped — and the third generation sharpens that purpose rather than softening it. The fibre-reinforced polymer case keeps the whole thing to 52 grams, which is light enough that the 45mm diameter stops feeling like a trade-off. The more significant addition over its predecessor is the LED flashlight built into the case edge: a small thing that earns its keep the first time you need both hands in the dark. Power Glass embeds photovoltaic cells directly into the display surface, so solar charging happens through the screen itself rather than a separate panel. In practice this means the quoted 28-day battery life becomes largely academic if the watch sees regular daylight — the charge tops up continuously without any change in how you wear or use it. The two-window display reads clearly in direct sun precisely because the transflective MIP panel is designed for it, and the backlight handles everything the solar layer cannot.
- Reference
- 010-02934-00
- Brand
- Garmin
- Collection
- Instinct
- Case size
- 45mm
- Case thickness
- 14.9mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Functions
- Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Alarm, Backlight, Solar powered, Bluetooth, Step counter, Heart rate, GPS, Compass, Thermometer, Altimeter, Tide graph, Digital display
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- 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 5 collections
This watch appears in the Garmin Instinct range (14), Watches 44mm and Over (956), Watch Price Drops (382), All Black Watches (355) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (248).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Best of 3 retailers
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
- 45mm is a large watch with real presence
- 14.9mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £350 on 9 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification | 010-02934-00 | CA0365-54L | MTRH2S601 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £229 | £250 |
| Case size | 45mm | 45mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Solar | Solar | Solar |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It charges from light, and the cell behind that is designed to last a decade or more.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. 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 £250 is the cheapest of 3 UK retailers, against £299 at the dearest — a difference of £49.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £250 and £350, today it's £250.
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