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Garmin adds a new smartwatch to their adventure watch lineup - the Garmin Instinct

By Marcus Wong - on 28 Nov 2018, 10:29am

Garmin adds a new smartwatch to their adventure watch lineup - the Garmin Instinct

Garmin's latest smart watch is the Garmin Instinct, and it's billed as a "GPS watch built tough for the outdoors". In fact, the Instinct is actually built to military (MIL-STD-810G) standards, the watch can take temperatures  from -20oC to 60oC, and has been multi-directionally tested to withstand shock from a drop distance of 122cm. The watch is also water resistant to 100m and is corrosion resistant, so you can go swimming in the sea without fear.

Of course, GPS navigation is the key headlining feature of this watch, and it uses multiple GNSS satellite networks (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to help track your location while you venture off the beaten path. The Instinct offers comprehensive navigation options thanks to the inclusion of altimeter, barometer and compass. And you can use the Garmin Explore app to plan your trip in advance. The watch will then be able to use its TracBack feature to guide you back to your original starting point.

It's not just about tracking too, as the Instinct keeps track of heart rate, steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and more so you can use it for biking, swimming, kayaking, skiing and more. The Instinct can also track stress levels, so you can easily tell when you need to push harder or when it's time to slow things down.

Pair it up to your computer and jump on the Garmin Connect fitness community, and you'll be able to track and share your workouts, sleep patterns and even take part in virtual fitness challenges. The Instinct has a battery life of up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 14 hours in GPS mode, and up to 35 hours in UltraTrac battery saver mode. It's available now at all authorized retailers for S$499 in a choice of Graphite, Tundra and Flame Red.

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