My new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at a more affordable price point

ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $449.99 at Amazon $449.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Garmin Instinct series has always been focused on the outdoor adventurer who needs a rugged watch that performs no matter what is thrown at it. I bought the Instinct 2X Solar a couple of years ago, and it is still my first choice when it comes to fly fishing and camping because I never have to worry about the battery life, and the watch provides the essentials. Also: I finally found a smartwatch that captures the analog aesthetic, and it's feature-rich Garmin released the Instinct 3 series and, for the first time, p ... Read full article.