Fitness watch pioneer Garmin has unveiled its Instinct 2 Series, purpose-built smartwatches with a rugged build to withstand the elements.
For the first time, Instinct is offered in two sizes: 2 and 2S, with the 2S being perfect for women and smaller wrists.
Other headline features include unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode in the Solar models, up to 72 hours in GPS mode – along with vibrant new colour options.
The Instinct series comes with Smart Notifications along with Garmin’s suite of wellness features, including Body Battery, Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Stress Tracking, VO2 Max and Sleep Score.
Instinct 2/2S includes an array of built-in activity apps from bouldering to hiking, along with a Multisport function that allows users to transition between activities and continue to view their total time and distance.
The watch provides up to four weeks of continuous use while in smartwatch mode, and – thanks to advancements in solar technology – select Instinct 2 Solar models offer unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode, providing certain sunlight conditions are met every day.
Solar models also include NFC for Garmin Pay.
In addition to the new dazzling colour options, colours – like Electric Lime, Poppy and Neo-Tropic - Instinct 2 comes in a slimmer profile and comes with a traditional 45mm bezel.
The new Instinct 2S comes with a smaller 40mm bezel, providing a more comfortable fit for individuals with smaller wrists and women.
There are three specific special editions: Surf (for water sports), Tactical (for military personnel) and Camo (in Graphite and Mist Camo colours).
There is military grade hardware – Instinct 2 and 2S are built to military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water rated to 100 metres.
The high-resolution, easy-to-read display is protected by chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant glass.
The Garmin website’s Your Way, Your Watch gives consumers the option to customise their watch in 240 design combinations.
“Instinct 2 Series is built to be bold, stand out from the crowd, and help you make the most of every day,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.
“But there is more than meets the eye with the Instinct 2 Series. It combines adventurous colours with Garmin’s industry-leading wrist-based technology to become more than just a smartwatch – Instinct 2 becomes a trusted tool to help you live life on your terms.”
Pricing and availability
Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S are available now, priced from €349 at garmin.com
