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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.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Your new watch
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?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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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