About this watch
Condition Refurbished
Warranty 365-Day Warranty
Strap Brand new replacement strap supplied
Strap colour and style may vary from images shown.
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm is a rugged GPS smartwatch built for users who want dependable outdoor performance, everyday durability, solar charging support, and long battery life in a tough Instinct-style design.
Positioned as a newer generation in the Instinct range, the Instinct 3 Solar 45mm combines rugged construction, solar charging, built-in GPS, sports tracking, health monitoring, smart notifications, and outdoor-ready features. The 45mm size offers a balanced fit for everyday wear while still feeling tough and capable for training, hiking, work, and adventure use.
This Solar version is ideal for users who like the durability and practical style of the Instinct range, but want extended battery performance, a clear sunlight-readable display, and dependable outdoor tracking for longer days away from a charger.
Each watch is fully tested, including battery performance during GPS activity, to ensure it functions as expected for its intended use.
Ideal for
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Users who want a rugged GPS watch with solar charging support
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Hiking, trail walking, gym training, running, cycling, and outdoor use
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Medium to long GPS activities
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Buyers wanting tough Instinct durability with longer battery life
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Users who want a practical outdoor watch with strong everyday smartwatch appeal
Key features
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Solar charging support for extended battery life in suitable outdoor conditions
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45mm case size offering a balanced fit for everyday and outdoor use
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Sunlight-readable memory-in-pixel display for clear viewing outdoors
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Built-in GPS for pace, distance, route, and outdoor activity tracking
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Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology for improved accuracy and battery optimisation
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Rugged design with metal-reinforced bezel for outdoor, active, and demanding everyday use
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Integrated LED flashlight for low-light use and outdoor activities
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Expanded sports profiles and everyday activity tracking
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Wrist-based heart-rate monitoring and health tracking features
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ABC sensors including altimeter, barometer, and compass
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Smart notifications and connected features
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Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
Want more info on Garmin Instinct watches?
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm is a strong choice for users who want rugged Instinct durability, solar charging support, strong battery life, and dependable outdoor tracking, but you may also want to compare it with other Instinct models such as the Instinct 2, Instinct 2 Solar, Instinct 2X Solar, Instinct 3 AMOLED, or Instinct Crossover versions.
View our full range of refurbished Garmin Instinct watches to find the model that best suits your wrist size, battery preferences, display style, activity features, and outdoor needs.
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Battery performance
Battery performance is assessed using a standard GPS activity test. The GPS Activity Duration option shows what type of GPS activities this specific watch is best suited for on a single charge.
Note: GPS activity duration refers to active GPS tracking only. Normal smartwatch use, including time display, notifications, health tracking, and step tracking, lasts much longer between charges. Battery life can vary depending on solar exposure, GPS mode, sensors, notifications, flashlight use, and individual settings.
