Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by KoreanBard • Sep 12, 2021
expired Posted by KoreanBard • Sep 12, 2021

Garmin Sale: Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Smartwatch + 2.5% SD Cashback

& Many More + Free S/H

$300

$400

25% off
BuyDig
66 Comments 69,291 Views
Visit BuyDig
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
BuyDig also has select Garmin Smartwatches on sale listed below. Additionally, earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.


Thanks to community member KoreanBard & Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available:Garmin is hosting their Garmin Birthday Sale and offering select Garmin Smartwatches & GPS Equipment on sale listed below. Additional, receive a Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World for Free w/ any purchase (automatically added to cart). Shipping is free on orders $25 or more.

Note, sale prices are valid for a limited time and apply to select colors and models. Use the tabs to make your selectionCashback Instructions (BuyDig only):
This deal may be eligible for up to 2.5%* at BuyDig in Slickdeals Rewards (Cashback) via the Slickdeals Extension

BEFORE PURCHASE:
  • Install the Slickdeals Extension and follow the SD Rewards Prompts here (PC or Laptop Only)
  • IMPORTANT: In order for us to give you credit for your purchases you must disable ad blockers or whitelist the Slickdeals Extension. Also, if you use other cashback or coupon extensions, only the one you use last will get credit for your purchase, so if you want your Slickdeals Rewards points, please remember not to activate other extensions while shopping.
  • Next go to the store and you should see a prompt stating the cashback you will receive. If not, open the extension and click "Activate Cashback"
  • Proceed to checkout
  • Track your purchases here: Redemption Portal
  • Note: Purchases can take up to 2 weeks to show up. We're working on speeding up this process as we continue to test out this Beta Program. If you have any issues pertaining to cashback, please reach out via this form and select Slickdeals Rewards (Cashback) so your ticket can be routed correctly.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Sale prices/discount valid only to select Garmin colors/models
  • Discounts may not be combined with any other offers
  • With purchase of any one of Garmin's Birthday Sale product will include a Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World for free
  • Most items is available to ship in 1-3 business days
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by KoreanBard
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
BuyDig also has select Garmin Smartwatches on sale listed below. Additionally, earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback before purchase when you follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.


Thanks to community member KoreanBard & Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available:Garmin is hosting their Garmin Birthday Sale and offering select Garmin Smartwatches & GPS Equipment on sale listed below. Additional, receive a Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World for Free w/ any purchase (automatically added to cart). Shipping is free on orders $25 or more.

Note, sale prices are valid for a limited time and apply to select colors and models. Use the tabs to make your selectionCashback Instructions (BuyDig only):
This deal may be eligible for up to 2.5%* at BuyDig in Slickdeals Rewards (Cashback) via the Slickdeals Extension

BEFORE PURCHASE:
  • Install the Slickdeals Extension and follow the SD Rewards Prompts here (PC or Laptop Only)
  • IMPORTANT: In order for us to give you credit for your purchases you must disable ad blockers or whitelist the Slickdeals Extension. Also, if you use other cashback or coupon extensions, only the one you use last will get credit for your purchase, so if you want your Slickdeals Rewards points, please remember not to activate other extensions while shopping.
  • Next go to the store and you should see a prompt stating the cashback you will receive. If not, open the extension and click "Activate Cashback"
  • Proceed to checkout
  • Track your purchases here: Redemption Portal
  • Note: Purchases can take up to 2 weeks to show up. We're working on speeding up this process as we continue to test out this Beta Program. If you have any issues pertaining to cashback, please reach out via this form and select Slickdeals Rewards (Cashback) so your ticket can be routed correctly.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Sale prices/discount valid only to select Garmin colors/models
  • Discounts may not be combined with any other offers
  • With purchase of any one of Garmin's Birthday Sale product will include a Children's Book: Being Brave in a Big World for free
  • Most items is available to ship in 1-3 business days
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by KoreanBard

Community Voting

Deal Score
+55
Good Deal
Visit BuyDig

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

Buffalob
490 Posts
90 Reputation
Pretty much only older stuff on "sale" that has been discounted at these prices recently anyway. Not much of a deal here sadly.
ThriftyOstrich3660
17 Posts
30 Reputation
QVC has the Garmin Instinct Solar for $249 (today only)

https://www.qvc.com/Garmin-Instin...ing&TZ=EST
SlickRecess6328
207 Posts
10 Reputation
I have the Venu. And frankly it's a fantastic device. Can't ask for more from a fitness watch that looks good.

65 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 13, 2021
44 Posts
Joined Aug 2013
Sep 13, 2021
CircusTown
Sep 13, 2021
44 Posts
Quote from ThriftyOstrich3660 :
QVC has the Garmin Instinct Solar for $249 (today only)

https://www.qvc.com/Garmin-Instin...ing&TZ=EST
Good catch!
Sep 13, 2021
2,024 Posts
Joined Sep 2003
Sep 13, 2021
Sporkinum
Sep 13, 2021
2,024 Posts
Quote from 80is :
vivoactive is nice. i have been using my vivoactive 3 for over 4 years now with no issues.
Vivoactive 1 here. Still works great. Battery life only 10 days now.
Sep 13, 2021
804 Posts
Joined Dec 2004
Sep 13, 2021
gridStorm
Sep 13, 2021
804 Posts
Quote from fuzzylightbulb :
If all you want is HR data on the C2, just buy a $30 ANT+ chest strap and call it a day. if you want to get data from your PM to any of the analysis sites set up a C2 logbook account and then use the Ergdata app on your phone. There is zero reason to buy a watch for the C2 rower. If you want to get fancier buy a dual ANT+/bluetooth HRM. If you want to get really fancy get a phone mount so that you can have your phone/Ergdata app open next to the PM5 while you row for all that sweet real-time stroke data.

Personally I use a FR620 for my runs, an Edge 520+ for my rides, and a Polar OH1 for heart rate monitoring. The OH1 also connects to my C2 PM5 for rowing, and it also connects to my Peloton. I can also connect the OH1 to my phone/iPad/computers for things like Zwift or TrainerRoad. This is probably the most universal type of configuration you're going to get.

If I had to replace anything, it would be the FR620, and I would replace it with a watch that can play music so that I can ditch my iPod, but that is not going to happen until the watch dies. It has been fantastic for me for years.

Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help.
I have a PM2 (sad face) - I currently use a Vivoactive 3 HR and use the "indoor rowing" activity. Gives me SPM and HR, but no idea of length or splits, but I guess better than nothing?
Sep 13, 2021
316 Posts
Joined Jul 2016
Sep 13, 2021
sskumarsd
Sep 13, 2021
316 Posts
any inputs on Garmin Instinct Solar vs 745 vs 945. use is mainly activity tracking, answering calls, read messages with good battery life.
Sep 13, 2021
46 Posts
Joined Feb 2013
Sep 13, 2021
joshg253
Sep 13, 2021
46 Posts
Good timing, thanks!

Been using a refurb vivoactive 3 for a year (which I like), but part of the screen looks like someone took a hole-puncher to it lately... so picked up a vivo4 ($100 off) and a smartscale (not on sale...).

HR with the vivo3 shows about half while using my Concept2 rowerg -- recently got the HRM-Dual to replace an older version strap that refused to live again after replacing the decade-old battery. :\
Last edited by joshg253 September 13, 2021 at 08:32 AM.
Sep 13, 2021
43 Posts
Joined Jan 2013
Sep 13, 2021
hdawg504
Sep 13, 2021
43 Posts
If you like the Fenix 5, but prefer a more hard plastic shell instead of metal, get the Forerunner 935. Probably the best price I've seen so far for $269. I saw a lot of YT vids with people wearing the Fenix 5 and it scratches easily....especially if you do a lot of activities.
Sep 13, 2021
1,958 Posts
Joined Jul 2004
Sep 13, 2021
mrdeucie
Sep 13, 2021
1,958 Posts
Edge 130 Plus is great basic bike computer. I only wish it had a light sensor to keep it dimly lit while riding at night.
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 13, 2021
19 Posts
Joined Oct 2019
Sep 13, 2021
myWalletHatesMe
Sep 13, 2021
19 Posts
Quote from sskumarsd :
any inputs on Garmin Instinct Solar vs 745 vs 945. use is mainly activity tracking, answering calls, read messages with good battery life.
I am intrigued by this question as well. One reason I would prefer a Garmin is that its ubiquitous, you can use it with Apple and/or Android. I want to get a good smart watch to track hikes, some running and some biking. And maybe some weight training as well.
Sep 13, 2021
5,092 Posts
Joined Jul 2008
Sep 13, 2021
thespacecowboy
Sep 13, 2021
5,092 Posts
Quote from mrdeucie :
Edge 130 Plus is great basic bike computer. I only wish it had a light sensor to keep it dimly lit while riding at night.
I bought it yesterday (Amazon, easier returns). Wanting to see how it compares vs just using my Galaxy watch with the ability to set routes, show navigation and turns on my road bike.
Sep 13, 2021
216 Posts
Joined Jul 2016
Sep 13, 2021
funnyperson1
Sep 13, 2021
216 Posts
It looks like the straps are also on sale with a significant discount that almost makes the prices reasonable. The Quickfit rubber straps are $38 instead of $50 and the leather straps are $60 instead of $80 and the metal straps are discounted by up to $75. Obviously these are still pricey, but they are very high quality straps, and these are as low as I've seen the prices. Personally I haven't been impressed with the $15 silicone straps on Amazon, and would pay the $38 for the Garmin silicone as it has always felt more comfortable to me.
Sep 13, 2021
3,726 Posts
Joined Dec 2008
Sep 13, 2021
konoplya
Sep 13, 2021
3,726 Posts
absolute shill deal if i ever saw one
2
Sep 13, 2021
1,958 Posts
Joined Jul 2004
Sep 13, 2021
mrdeucie
Sep 13, 2021
1,958 Posts
Quote from thespacecowboy :
I bought it yesterday (Amazon, easier returns). Wanting to see how it compares vs just using my Galaxy watch with the ability to set routes, show navigation and turns on my road bike.
I also picked mine up from Amazon the last time it was on sale. The navigation isn't as good as a phone, because I don't think it does turn by turn. I also sometimes forget to put my HR monitor on, so the watch wins there (mine is a 645 music), but it's easier to glance than taking your hand off the handlebar to tilt towards you.

Quote from funnyperson1 :
It looks like the straps are also on sale with a significant discount that almost makes the prices reasonable. The Quickfit rubber straps are $38 instead of $50 and the leather straps are $60 instead of $80 and the metal straps are discounted by up to $75. Obviously these are still pricey, but they are very high quality straps, and these are as low as I've seen the prices. Personally I haven't been impressed with the $15 silicone straps on Amazon, and would pay the $38 for the Garmin silicone as it has always felt more comfortable to me.
I've been satisified with the Barton Watch band straps for about $20. I don't see anything special about the Garmin ones, swapped it out as soon as I got my watch.
Sep 13, 2021
216 Posts
Joined Jul 2016
Sep 13, 2021
funnyperson1
Sep 13, 2021
216 Posts
Quote from mrdeucie :
I also picked mine up from Amazon the last time it was on sale. The navigation isn't as good as a phone, because I don't think it does turn by turn. I also sometimes forget to put my HR monitor on, so the watch wins there (mine is a 645 music), but it's easier to glance than taking your hand off the handlebar to tilt towards you.



I've been satisified with the Barton Watch band straps for about $20. I don't see anything special about the Garmin ones, swapped it out as soon as I got my watch.
Both of these depend on the watch.

The Fenix 6 Pro and above models have maps and turn by turn routing. The navigation isn't as responsive as a phone, but it is serviceable, potentially more accessible while riding, and the battery life is much better.

There are lots of established manufacturers of standard watch bands that fit standard lugs, and many of them are very well-built with really high-quality materials for the price. Many Garmin models however, have/had proprietary screw in bars (Fenix 3/5, VivoActive 1), or proprietary sized spring bars (Fenix 6) with a proprietary quick release mechanism. If you have a Garmin with proprietary lugs then straps from reputable band vendors like Barton may not fit (definitely not the quick-release) and you have to buy from Garmin or one of the knockoff vendors on Amazon. It's the random chinese vendors on Amazon who I haven't been impressed with.
Sep 13, 2021
3,510 Posts
Joined Dec 2007
Sep 13, 2021
Kabn
Sep 13, 2021
3,510 Posts
I'm in for a Fenix 6S standard with an extra 3% off from Capital One.

I started in the Garmin world with a Vivoactive, then moved to ForeRunner. I'm currently in that weird spot that a FR245 doesn't do enough, but a FR745/945 does more than I need. I've been keeping my eye out for 745 sales to replace my 645 and get some of the newer software features, and this is the best I've seen that I can use. An extra $50 for the improved battery life and looks of the Fenix is worth it for me.
Last edited by Kabn September 13, 2021 at 10:39 AM.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 13, 2021
1,333 Posts
Joined Feb 2010
Sep 13, 2021
mightar
Sep 13, 2021
1,333 Posts
Quote from ThriftyOstrich3660 :
QVC has the Garmin Instinct Solar for $249 (today only)

https://www.qvc.com/Garmin-Instin...ing&TZ=EST
Thanks and reps - just got this one. First "smartwatch" for me. The reviews look good.

Shipping was another $11 but $261 before tax is still better than $300 before tax...
Last edited by marcos6 September 13, 2021 at 11:14 AM.

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All