My new favorite Garmin watch offers flagship features at an 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 Crutchfield 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: This Garmin smartwatch is the model I recommend to most people. Here's why Garmin released the Instinct 3 series a few months ago and, for the first ... Read full article.