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Garmin Instinct 3 010-03020-03 50mm AMOLED GPS Smartwatch - Limited Edition - W47380
Ref. 010-03020-03
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Instinct 3 is the watch Garmin built when it decided the original Instinct's memory-in-pixel display had run its course. The AMOLED screen here is a significant shift — high-contrast and sharp enough to read data glances at a run without the squint the earlier generation sometimes demanded. The limited edition status of this reference comes through in the pairing: black case with the bolt blue band, a combination that reads as deliberate rather than incidental. At 50mm in resin the watch sits large on the wrist, but the synthetic chassis keeps it considerably lighter than a steel case of comparable size, so the bulk is largely visual. The folding clasp and QuickFit strap are designed to stay locked through whatever put the 100m water rating to use. Night visibility here comes from a built-in LED flashlight rather than conventional lume — more useful on a night trail than anything a dial can glow, and worth knowing when you are deciding what you need from a watch after dark.
- Reference
- 010-03020-03
- Brand
- Garmin
- Collection
- Instinct
- Case size
- 50mm
- Case thickness
- 15.2mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Functions
- Date, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Alarm, Backlight, Bluetooth, Step counter, Heart rate, GPS, Compass, Thermometer
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 4 collections
This watch appears in the Garmin Instinct range (14), Back in Stock (3,734), Watches 44mm and Over (603) and Limited Edition Watches (175).
Temporarily out of stock
F.Hinds is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 5 October 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
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
- 15.2mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Garmin Instinct 3 010-03020-03 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 010-03020-03 | DZ4629 | T8624101929200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £430 | £289 | £335 |
| Case size | 50mm | 49mm | 48.5mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | 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?
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.
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