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expiredTattyBear | Staff posted Nov 4, 2022 3:32 PM

Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch (Moss)

$201

$400

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Update: This popular deal is still available, now $39 lower than the original FP price.

Best Buy.com has Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch (Moss) on sale for $239.99> Now $200.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Power Manager, Stealth Mode, GPS, Sleep Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Stress Tracking, ABC Sensors, Notifications, Calendaring, Accelerometer, Body Temperature Monitor, Compass, Calorie Tracker, Distance Tracker, Pedometer, Night Vision Compatibility, Solar Charging

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  • About this offer:
    • This sale price is $190 Off (47% Savings) over list price of $399.99 and is $129 less (35% Savings) over the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $369.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for Parts & Labor.
  • Reviews:
    • This product receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 470 Customer Reviews from Amazon.
  • About this store:
    • You can view the Best Buy Return Policy here
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this offer.
  • No Longer Available:
    • Amazon.com has Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch (Moss, 010-02293-14) on sale for $239.99 > Now $200.99. Shipping is free.

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Update: This popular deal is still available, now $39 lower than the original FP price.

Best Buy.com has Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch (Moss) on sale for $239.99> Now $200.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Power Manager, Stealth Mode, GPS, Sleep Monitor, Heart Rate Monitor, Stress Tracking, ABC Sensors, Notifications, Calendaring, Accelerometer, Body Temperature Monitor, Compass, Calorie Tracker, Distance Tracker, Pedometer, Night Vision Compatibility, Solar Charging

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this offer:
    • This sale price is $190 Off (47% Savings) over list price of $399.99 and is $129 less (35% Savings) over the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $369.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for Parts & Labor.
  • Reviews:
    • This product receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 470 Customer Reviews from Amazon.
  • About this store:
    • You can view the Best Buy Return Policy here
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this offer.
  • No Longer Available:
    • Amazon.com has Garmin Instinct Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch (Moss, 010-02293-14) on sale for $239.99 > Now $200.99. Shipping is free.

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lawstudent
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This tactical version of the solar instinct has a higher MSPR for added functions such as night vision optics compatibility and HALO jumping tracker from a plane. If you are a military operator you would find use.

Most every other person could wait for the standard solar instinct version to drop in price to $190 as a historical low and purchase an aftermarket green band to achieve the same look. But it you need to scratch the itch now - this is a good price.
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thammuz
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I've had mine for about six months, and really like it. I used it on a 10 day trip, using GPS for walking and hiking for a few days and didn't need a charging at all.
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AlexC2107
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We need a deal on NVG to sweeten this one
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Nov 6, 2022 1:29 PM
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awdemuthNov 6, 2022 1:29 PM
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Night vision, like you can't see it without night vision goggles?
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Nov 6, 2022 1:43 PM
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kevohillNov 6, 2022 1:43 PM
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Quote from awdemuth :
Night vision, like you can't see it without night vision goggles?
No, as in you CAN see it WITH night vision goggles. A lot of LCDs aren't readable under infrared.
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Nov 6, 2022 1:55 PM
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cra888zyNov 6, 2022 1:55 PM
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This isn't frontpage material, SD is falling off. This is most likely a paid frontage 'deal'.
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Nov 6, 2022 2:01 PM
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awdemuthNov 6, 2022 2:01 PM
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Quote from kevohill :
No, as in you CAN see it WITH night vision goggles. A lot of LCDs aren't readable under infrared.
Ah, I get ya.
Nov 6, 2022 2:05 PM
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tokerblueNov 6, 2022 2:05 PM
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Quote from iflabs :
Do I need this? Tired of taking my phone out of my pocket just to check time.
I love mine. Easily readable in bright sunlight, nice backlight for night. I usually get 20+ days before a recharge. Big fan of notifications from my phone like text, calls, etc.

I'm ashamed to admit, but I've used "find my phone" quite a bit.
Nov 6, 2022 2:07 PM
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UkeDogNov 6, 2022 2:07 PM
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Quote from iflabs :
Do I need this? Tired of taking my phone out of my pocket just to check time.
Lol, yes. Might as well get a camera too!
Nov 6, 2022 2:29 PM
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mgoodlinNov 6, 2022 2:29 PM
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Quote from tokerblue :
I love mine. Easily readable in bright sunlight, nice backlight for night. I usually get 20+ days before a recharge. Big fan of notifications from my phone like text, calls, etc.

I'm ashamed to admit, but I've used "find my phone" quite a bit.
Find.mynphone is soon loud it is great
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Nov 6, 2022 2:52 PM
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AlexC2107Nov 6, 2022 2:52 PM
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Quote from kevohill :
No, as in you CAN see it WITH night vision goggles. A lot of LCDs aren't readable under infrared.
We need a deal on NVG to sweeten this one
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Nov 6, 2022 3:28 PM
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euuser28146011Nov 6, 2022 3:28 PM
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This is the old Instinct Solar, meh
Nov 6, 2022 3:49 PM
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Lincoln25Nov 6, 2022 3:49 PM
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Quote from CleverDirt1594 :
This is the old Instinct Solar, meh
LOL. Wait till next year for the new one and same next year statement "meh"
Nov 6, 2022 3:59 PM
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mattawanNov 6, 2022 3:59 PM
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This would be the perfect watch if it had NFC for payments.
Nov 6, 2022 6:05 PM
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mightarNov 6, 2022 6:05 PM
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Quote from wakkoss :
I looked throught he manual and didn't get an answer, but can I use this for running? I currently wear an old 235 and love it, but the look of this watch is really really nice. I'm certainly not an operator, so the HAHO/HALO settings are a bit surplus to my needs.
Yes, you can use this for running. I only run about once a week and there is a specific activity for running. It tracks your heartrate and your position via GPS (and elevation), along with a timer. It will vibrate every mile you run. There's a rudimentary map to show your path on the watch, but you can connect the watch to a computer and upload to Garmin Express and then you can see your path in detail via google maps.

This is my daily wear watch and I'm very happy with it. With average use I charge it maybe once a month.
Nov 6, 2022 7:49 PM
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YR1699Nov 6, 2022 7:49 PM
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Quote from KraziAzn :
Just get a cheap watch then
If you don't jump out of planes, go for an amazfit watch, Bip3 pro (~$70) if you aren't into 24/7 heart monitoring, the GTS4 mini ($100) if you want constant bio monitoring. Both have a 10-30 day battery life depending on use cases.
Nov 7, 2022 2:33 AM
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CheapyDinglebopNov 7, 2022 2:33 AM
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Quote from mattawan :
This would be the perfect watch if it had NFC for payments.
It has Garmin pay
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Nov 7, 2022 2:43 AM
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CheapyDinglebopNov 7, 2022 2:43 AM
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I really want a watch that runs an android-like system that can be fully unlocked and modified. I know there are semi-custom watch faces and such but I'm tired of being charged microtransactions for what should be open source community-driven features at this point. Tired of over proprietary and expensive features each in their own app store (Garmin widgets, brand-specific functionalities to basic external sensors). I want this solar glass, this ruggedness and waterproof rating, similar GPS and sensor array with the ability to log the values more comprehensively, and be able to change icons, sizes, placements, menus, etc. Why split these functions into specific watch variants "surf" "tactical" "ski" "golf" when it's the same hardware? I want to be able to program weather to show up in a certain spot always without navigating through menus... dropping a pin or referencing yourself to POI is apparently somewhat counter-intuitive according to my friend that owns the Instinct Solar 1 which is the most important feature to me on a GPS watch.

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