Garmin has announced the arrival of the Tactical Edition of its Instinct 3 rugged smartwatch. Similar to the regular version, it comes in 45mm and 50mm options, but with the addition of a metal-reinforced bezel for enhanced durability.
Customers can choose between an AMOLED display or a solar charging model, but the former is limited to the 50mm size. Aside from the metal bezel, the Instinct 3 Tactical Edition also comes in a fibre-reinforced polymer case and a scratch-resistant display, giving it a MIL-STD 810 rating thermal and shock resistance with a water resistance of up to 100 metres.
The tactical watch is fitted with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and multi-band GPS for superior navigation. It supports features such as TracBack routing, ballistics solver, rucking, and more, with on-device sensors for health monitoring and incident detection for safety.
As for the battery life, the AMOLED model can last up to 24 days on a single charge in smartwatch mode, while the solar charging model can get unlimited usage as long as it is exposed to the sun for three hours a day. For night-time use, it comes with a built-in green flashlight and night vision goggle mode as well as a strobe mode for signalling.
The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition starts from RM2,479 for the solar charging model while the AMOLED model retails at RM2,979. It can be purchased through the brand’s online store, Shopee, Lazada, AECO, and retail stores.
