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Garmin Instinct 3 010-03020-02 50mm AMOLED Fern Green Smartwatch - W47386
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The Instinct line was always built around a single premise: that outdoor tools should survive the conditions that require them. The step to AMOLED on the third generation is the first time that premise has been tested against comfort, and Garmin has not softened the brief. The rugged fibre-reinforced resin shell and the fixed bezel remain; what changes is what sits behind the mineral crystal — a 1.3-inch colour display that is as legible in the dark as it is in flat daylight, without the patchy fade of a conventional lume application. At 50mm the case sounds substantial, but the integrated down-turned lugs keep the lug-to-lug span at exactly 50mm as well, which is an unusual proportion that draws the watch into the wrist rather than across it. At 59 grams it disappears during a long run in a way that composite cases twice this size rarely manage. The Fern Green colourway runs consistently across case, dial and strap — a considered monotone that reads as field equipment rather than gym wear.
- Reference
- 010-03020-02
- Brand
- Garmin
- Collection
- Instinct
- Case size
- 50mm
- Case thickness
- 14.4mm
- Lug width
- 26mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Functions
- Countdown timer, Alarm, Backlight, Bluetooth, Step counter, Heart rate, GPS, Compass, Thermometer, Altimeter, Digital display
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Green
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 50mm
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), Back in Stock (4,683), Watches 44mm and Over (827), Green Dial Watches (415) and Watch Price Drops (341).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Best of 3 retailers
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 50mm lug-to-lug keeps the 50mm case wearable
- 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
- 14.4mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £349 on 26 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Garmin Instinct 3 010-03020-02 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 010-03020-02 | DZ4629 | T83655313 |
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| Price | £300 | £289 | £300 |
| Case size | 50mm | 49mm | 48.5mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | — |
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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?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat 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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 50mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs 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 £300 is the cheapest of 3 UK retailers, against £349 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 £300 and £349, today it's £300.
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