DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LONGER
Instinct is a GPS smartwatch built to break convention, conquer the elements and endure longer. It’s now taking battery life to a new level by harnessing the power of the sun.
- Experience unprecedented battery life with solar charging.
- Military standard toughness lets you play rough without worry.
- GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Your 3 best friends in the wild.
- Train smarter with built-in sports apps right on your wrist.
- Get notifications straight from your phone to your wrist.
- Do more. Charge less. Get up to 54 days in smartwatch mode.
ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE
Fibre-reinforced polymer case, chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® glass and a battery powered by the sun creates a device that’s built to endure.
DESIGNED TO BE DARING
Bold colours, high contrast displays and purpose-built design bring to life a non-traditional smartwatch that turns heads at every glance.
SOLAR BATTERY
Variable based on sun-exposure, Instinct can provide unprecedented battery life to those that explore under the sun.
MILITARY STANDARD 810
Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 metres).
POWER MANAGER
View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.
SPORTS APPS
Use preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Get heart rate data1 along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater.
PULSE OX
For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox2 sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.
STRESS TRACKING
Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
Optimise your body’s energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest.
MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.
TRACBACK® ROUTING
Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.
PAIR FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
Pair Instinct with an inReach® device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.
CALENDAR VIEW
Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen.
SPECS
General
- LENS MATERIAL Power Glass™
- BEZEL MATERIAL Fibre-reinforced polymer
- CASE MATERIAL Fibre-reinforced polymer
- QUICKFIT™ WATCH BAND COMPATIBLE Yes (22 mm)
- STRAP MATERIAL Silicone
- PHYSICAL SIZE 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm
- Fits wrists with a circumference of 132-224 mm
- DISPLAY SIZE Custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
- DISPLAY RESOLUTION 128 x 128 pixels
- DISPLAY TYPE Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- WEIGHT 53 g
- BATTERY LIFE
- Smartwatch: Up to 24 days/54 days with solar*
- Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 56 days/Unlimited with solar*
- GPS: Up to 30 hours/38 hours with solar**
- Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/145 hours with solar**
- Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 28 days/ 68 days with solar*
- *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
- **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
- WATER RATING 10 ATM
- MEMORY/HISTORY 16 MB
Clock Features
- TIME/DATE
- GPS TIME SYNC
- AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
- ALARM CLOCK
- TIMER
- STOPWATCH
- SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Health Monitoring
- WRIST-BASED HEART RATE (CONSTANT, EVERY SECOND)
- DAILY RESTING HEART RATE
- ABNORMAL HEART RATE ALERTS yes (high and low)
- BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITOR
- ALL-DAY STRESS TRACKING
- RELAXATION BREATHING TIMER
- SLEEP
- HYDRATION yes (in Garmin Connect™)
- MENSTRUAL CYCLE yes (in Garmin Connect™)
Sensors
- GPS
- GLONASS
- GALILEO
- GARMIN ELEVATE™ WRIST HEART RATE MONITOR
- BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER
- COMPASS
- ACCELEROMETER
- THERMOMETER
- PULSE OX BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION MONITOR
Daily Smart Features
- CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth®, ANT+®
- SMART NOTIFICATIONS
- TEXT RESPONSE/REJECT PHONE CALL WITH TEXT (ANDROID™ ONLY)
- CALENDAR
- WEATHER
- BATTERY SAVER - CUSTOMIZABLE LOW POWER WATCH
- CONTROLS SMARTPHONE MUSIC
- FIND MY PHONE
- FIND MY WATCH
- VIRB® REMOTE
- SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY iPhone®, Android™
- PAIRS WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE
Safety and Tracking Features
- LIVETRACK
Tactical Features
- DUAL GRID COORDINATES
Activity Tracking Features
- STEP COUNTER
- MOVE BAR (DISPLAYS ON DEVICE AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY; WALK FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO RESET IT)
- AUTO GOAL (LEARNS YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ASSIGNS A DAILY STEP GOAL)
- CALORIES BURNED
- FLOORS CLIMBED
- DISTANCE TRAVELED
- INTENSITY MINUTES
- TRUEUP™
- MOVE IQ™
Gym & Fitness Equipment
- AVAILABLE GYM ACTIVITY PROFILES Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and Yoga
- CARDIO WORKOUTS
- STRENGTH WORKOUTS
- AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
- HR ZONES
- HR ALERTS
- HR CALORIES
- % HR MAX
- % HRR
- AUTO MAX HR
- HR BROADCAST (BROADCASTS HR DATA OVER ANT+™ TO PAIRED DEVICES)
- GPS SPEED AND DISTANCE
- CUSTOMIZABLE DATA PAGES
- CUSTOMIZABLE ACTIVITY PROFILES
- AUTO PAUSE®
- INTERVAL TRAINING
- ADVANCED WORKOUTS
- DOWNLOADABLE TRAINING PLANS
- POWER MODES - CUSTOMIZABLE IN-ACTIVITY BATTERY SETTINGS
- AUTO LAP®
- MANUAL LAP
- CONFIGURABLE LAP ALERTS
- CUSTOM ALERTS
- AUDIO PROMPTS
- FINISH TIME
- VIRTUAL PARTNER
- RACE AN ACTIVITY
- COURSE GUIDANCE
- TOUCH AND/OR BUTTON LOCK
- HOT KEYS
- AUTO SCROLL
- ACTIVITY HISTORY ON WATCH
- PHYSIO TRUEUP
Running Features
- AVAILABLE RUN PROFILES Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running
- GPS-BASED DISTANCE, TIME AND PACE
- CADENCE (PROVIDES REAL-TIME NUMBER OF STEPS PER MINUTE)
- RUN WORKOUTS
- FOOT POD CAPABLE
Outdoor Recreation
- AVAILABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION PROFILES Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Hunting, Tactical
- POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION
- BREAD CRUMB TRAIL IN REAL TIME
- BACK TO START
- TRACBACK®
- ULTRATRAC MODE
- ELEVATION PROFILE
- DISTANCE TO DESTINATION
- BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR WITH STORM ALERT
- TRAIL RUN AUTO CLIMB
- VERTICAL SPEED
- TOTAL ASCENT/DESCENT
- FUTURE ELEVATION PLOT
- COMPATIBLE WITH BASECAMP™
- GPS COORDINATES
- SIGHT 'N GO
- AREA CALCULATION
- PROJECTED WAYPOINT
- SUN AND MOON INFORMATION
- XERO™ LOCATIONS
- EXPEDITION GPS ACTIVITY
Cycling Features
- ALERTS (TRIGGERS ALARM WHEN YOU REACH GOALS INCLUDING TIME, DISTANCE, HEART RATE OR CALORIES)
- COURSES
- AVAILABLE CYCLING PROFILES Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking
- RACE AN ACTIVITY
- SPEED AND CADENCE SENSOR SUPPORT (WITH OPTIONAL SENSOR) Yes (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors)
Swimming Features
- AVAILABLE SWIM PROFILES Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
- OPEN-WATER SWIM METRICS (DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT/RATE, STROKE DISTANCE, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
- POOL SWIM METRICS (LENGTHS, DISTANCE, PACE, STROKE COUNT, SWIM EFFICIENCY (SWOLF), CALORIES)
- STROKE TYPE DETECTION (FREESTYLE, BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, BUTTERFLY) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
- DRILL LOGGING (POOL SWIM ONLY)
- BASIC REST TIMER (UP FROM 0) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
- "REPEAT ON" REST TIMER (POOL SWIM ONLY)
- TIME AND DISTANCE ALERTS
- POOL SWIM WORKOUTS
- UNDERWATER WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
In The Box
- Instinct® Solar
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Free Shipping for orders over $80*
At Sports Watches Australia you’ll receive:
Orders over $80
- Free Australia Post standard eParcel shipping with online tracking for all orders over $80*.
- Upgrade to eParel Express Post Shipping with online tracking for $12.00.
Orders under $80
- Australia Post standard eParcel shipping with online tracking for all orders under $80.00 for $9.00*.
- Upgrade to eParcel Express Shipping with online tracking for $12.00.
Signature on Delivery
To ensure safe delivery of your order, you will be required to sign for your parcel. We suggest providing a delivery address where someone will be available to accept your parcel during business hours such as a business address if you are not going to be home.
If the value of your parcel is less than $400 you may nominate for the parcel to be left in a safe location at your address, however, delivery will be at your risk once we have dispatched your order. All orders over $400 must be signed for upon delivery.
If you are not available when your parcel is delivered, a calling card will be left to let you know where to collect your parcel, typically the local post office.
Delivery Area
We ship our range of products to all corners of Australia using Australia Post . You’ll be provided with a tracking number for your order so you can see the progress of your delivery.
Most products can be shipped to street addresses and PO Boxes with the exception of some heavy and/or large items from the fitness equipment category.
Please note, we do not ship outside of Australia.
Delivery Timeframes
Please Note: Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are experiencing delays in distribution and postal networks. Normal delivery times are being extended, even with Express Post.
Once your order has been shipped, typically within 48 hours, your order will be delivered with these approximate time frames:
|
Standard eParcel Shipping |
Express eParcel Shipping |
Melbourne |
2-3 Business Days |
Next Day Delivery |
Regional Victoria |
3-4 Business Days |
Next Day Delivery |
Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney |
2-3 Business Days |
Next Day Delivery |
Regional SA, ACT, NSW |
3-5 Business Days |
Check Express Network below |
Brisbane |
3-4 Business Days |
Next Day Delivery |
Regional QLD |
3-7 Business Days |
Check Express Network below |
Hobart, Launceston |
3-4 Business Days |
Next Day Delivery |
Regional TAS |
3-4 Business Days |
Faster than standard |
Perth |
5-6 Business Days |
CBD - Next Day Delivery |
Perth Metro |
5-6 Business Days |
Faster than standard |
Regional WA |
7-10 Business Days |
Faster than standard |
NT |
5-10 Business Days |
Faster than standard |
Australia Post - Express Post Next Day Delivery Network (from Melbourne)
The Express Post network covers 80% of Australian business addresses, private addresses and Post Office boxes. If your item is for an address outside this network, Australia Post will use the fastest possible transport links, but it won't be covered by the Next Day Guarantee.
State |
Location |
Postcode range(s) |
ACT & NSW |
Canberra |
0200-0250; 2600-2639; 2900-2920 |
Sydney and suburbs |
1000-1404; 1411-1920; 2000-2249; 2555-2574; 2740-2786 |
|
Gosford Region |
2250-2263 |
|
Newcastle |
2264-2310 |
|
Wollongong Area |
2500-2530 |
|
VIC |
All locations in Victoria Albury / Lavington |
3000-3999‡; 8000-8999‡ 2640-2641; 2708 |
QLD |
Brisbane |
4000-4209 |
Gold Coast |
2484-2490; 4210-4299; 9726; 9728; 9729 |
|
Booval/Ipswich Areas |
4300-4305 |
|
City of Toowoomba |
4350; 4352* |
|
Strathpine/Caboolture |
4500-4510; 4520 |
|
Sunshine Coast Areas |
4550-4601 |
|
Maryborough City |
4650# |
|
Hervey Bay City |
4655# |
|
Bundaberg City |
4670# |
|
SA |
Adelaide |
5000-5199; 5800-5999 |
TAS |
Hobart area |
7000-7019; 7050-7053; 7055; 7172#; 7892 |
Launceston |
7248-7325 |
|
Perth CBD |
Perth CBD |
6000-6005; 6800-6899 |
# Service guaranteed in townships only in these postcodes
* Service guaranteed to Mail Centre Post Office Boxes only
Change of Mind Returns
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, our change of mind policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we unable to offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a change of mind return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. This means the items must not have been turned on, worn and/or personal data entered. It must also be in the original, complete, undamaged packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, Gift Cards and Downloadable Products can not be returned.
To arrange to return your product, you should call us on 03 9646 6867 or email us at orders@sportswatchesaustralia.com.au
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you request an exchange, you will be responsible for return shipping costs of the replacement product.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Faulty Product Returns
If the product is faulty please contact us first. Many minor issues can be resolved with some simple troubleshooting. Faulty product returns require an authorisation number to be allocated prior to return.
If a return is approved due to a faulty product you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 5-7 days.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be emailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to them to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver.
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