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product_id: 424975050
title: "Instinct 2 Solar, Smaller-Sized Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Graphite"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 485.48"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/424975050-instinct-2-solar-smaller-sized-rugged-outdoor-watch-with-gps
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# Unlimited solar-powered battery life Rugged, water-resistant to 100m Multi-GNSS support for pinpoint GPS Instinct 2 Solar, Smaller-Sized Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Graphite

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 485.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Power your passion with the watch that never quits.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Instinct 2 Solar, Smaller-Sized Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Graphite by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 485.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/424975050-instinct-2-solar-smaller-sized-rugged-outdoor-watch-with-gps)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endless Adventure Power:** Solar charging extends smartwatch mode battery indefinitely with just 3 hours of daily sunlight ☀️
- • **Stay Connected, Stay Ahead:** Smart notifications, Garmin Pay, and Connect IQ apps keep your digital life seamlessly integrated 📲
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Shock-resistant, thermal-proof, and water-rated to 100 meters for unstoppable durability 🛡️
- • **Comprehensive Health Insights:** All-day monitoring of heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, stress, and energy levels to optimize your performance 💪
- • **Precision Navigation Everywhere:** Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) and TracBack routing keep you on track in any terrain 🛰️

## Overview

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged, smaller-sized GPS smartwatch designed for professionals who demand durability and long-lasting performance. Featuring solar charging for virtually unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode, multi-GNSS support for precise navigation, and a 100-meter water resistance rating, it’s built to endure all environments. With advanced health monitoring, built-in sports apps, and smart connectivity, it empowers you to track your fitness, stay connected, and conquer every adventure with confidence.

## Description

Whatever you do, own it with Instinct® 2 Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you and unique enough to fit your style. Plus, solar charging gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) so you can take on life’s unlimited possibilities. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming, strength training and more. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you even can stay connected to what matters to you with smart notifications, Garmin Pay™ and Connect IQ™ compatibility. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).

Review: Amazing battery life! - I got this watch after being frustrated by my Apple Watch's 6-8 hour battery life. Yes, out of the box. Yes, it was sent in for repair and they said it's working as designed. No more Apple Watches for me. In fact, no more new Apple products. Nice job, Tim Apple. I digress. The Garmin watch does what I need it to do and has a real-world battery life of around 19 DAYS for me. That's constantly monitoring my pulse rate, keeping Bluetooth on, and getting notifications from my phone. NINETEEN DAYS! Is it perfect? No. The monochrome screen is functional and high resolution. It is very readable in bright sunlight, unlike the Apple Watch. But the backlight leaves something to be desired. Even at its highest brightness, it's a bit dim for my eyes. The user interface takes some getting used to. Pressing buttons is different than holding buttons. So each of the 5 buttons has two functions. Once you get the hang of it, though, it's pretty intuitive, but do expect a learning curve. Garmin Pay works... if your bank is supported. None of mine were supported until I changed banks. (Not for the watch alone, other reasons too.) Even then, it was a manual process on my bank's side, causing me to have to call them up. Apple Watch just works better in this case. The solar panel does function, but do not expect to reach 100% battery, even outside all day in the direct sun. You may see several percent increase, but unless you turn almost everything off except the time, the solar cell will not provide significant charge. With nearly everything off, however, you can attain "unlimited battery" being in the bright sun for several hours a day. The app was just updated recently. It works well, but isn't as intuitive as the previous version. Learning curve again, I think. I manually sync my watch daily (or when I remember). This works well. There are ways to customize many watch faces, and there are a few apps available on the Garmin store to add functionality to the watch. It's a little challenging as it is a separate app for the Garmin store on your phone, and you have to look for apps that run on your specific model of watch. I wish it could filter by the watch you own, but alas they haven't done that yet. Overall, this is an excellent watch with a wealth of features. Just expect to study the manual and memorize buttons and other functionality. I highly recommend this watch.
Review: Definitely getting your moneys worth! - let me start out by saying hands down one of the best watches I Owed very durable great quality, battery life is amazing. I work with metal 8 to 10 hours a day. This is my first week with the watch and then take some punches screen is great

## Features

- Go longer than ever with solar charging that gives you unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode (assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
- Battery life: in smartwatch mode, unlimited with solar charging in 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day; in GPS mode, up to 48 hours with solar charging continuously in direct sunlight (50,000 lux)
- Built-in sports apps to take on running, biking, swimming, strength training and more; plus, VO2 Max and other training features
- Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone.
- Track your adventures with the built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo)
- Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring features that track your heart rate, sleep, Pulse Ox, respiration and more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device)
- Extend your battery life and your time doing what you love using the power manager to see how settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life and make changes on the fly
- Rugged GPS smartwatch is water-rated to 100 meters and thermal- and shock resistant with fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NMKGRMZ |
| Additional Features | Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes |
| Band Length | 220 Millimeters |
| Band Material Type | Silicone |
| Battery Average Life | 48 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 100 Amp Hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Battery Charge Time | 2 Hours |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Instinct® 2 series smartwatch, charging/data cable, documentation |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Color | Graphite - 2 Solar |
| Communication Feature | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Phone Models | All current smartphone models |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 717 Reviews |
| Display Type | LED |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | GPS Enabled |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759278922 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.52 inches |
| Item Type Name | Instinct 2 Solar, Graphite |
| Item Weight | 52 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Metrics Measured | Blood Oxygen Monitor |
| Model Name | Instinct 2 Solar, Graphite |
| Model Number | 010-02627-10 |
| Operating System | Android Wear 1.0 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 32 MB |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Screen Size | 1.27 Inches |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Feature | Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes Special Feature Multi-GNSS Support; ABC Sensors; Tracback® Routing; Smart Notifications; Connect IQ™ Store; Safety and Tracking Features; Built-in Sports Apps; HIIT Workouts; VO2 Max; Daily Workout Suggestions, Recovery Time; MTB Dynamics; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Stress Tracking; Sleep Score and Advanced Sleep Monitoring; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring; Pulse Ox; Fitness Age; Intensity Minutes See more |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Exercise & Fitness, Outdoor Lifestyle, Swimming, Training |
| Style Name | SOLAR |
| Supported Application | Distance Tracking, Elevation Tracker, Fitness Tracker, Multisport Tracker, Sleep Monitor |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GLONASS, GPS, Galileo |
| UPC | 753759278922 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 Meters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wearable Computer Type | Smart Watch |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 100 Amp Hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Lithium Polymer
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **GPS:** GPS Enabled
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Operating System:** Android Wear 1.0
- **Screen Size:** 1.27 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** Bluetooth

## Images

![Instinct 2 Solar, Smaller-Sized Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, with Solar Charging Capabilities, Built for All Elements, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing and More, Graphite - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610sI+grqwL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how do you know if you are purchasing 40mm face or 45mm? Can’t find it in the description**
A: Be careful that when you change any of the options such as size or color, you’ve likely moved yourself out of your desired model to a similar one.  For instance, I think the Dezl edition is only available as black/45mm and changing either one of those will slide you into the Instinct 2S or something similar, which lack the truck-specific features.

**Q: Is it compatible with samsung galaxy s20?**
A: Yes, the Instinct 2s is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S20.

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

**Q: Does the instinct 2 s have the respiration rate feature? i'm seeing conflicting information on this product page vs. the garmin website.**
A: Yes, the Instinct 2S will monitor respiration. 

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

**Q: Does the gps show a map or just the coordinates?**
A: I have this watch in the solar tactical variant. You can load maps in beforehand using the Garmin explor app on your phone where it will guide you from waypoint to waypoint, or have it track your route and guide you back along the same route. It doesn't show topology or anything other than that on the watch itself (use the excellent detailed Garmin explore app for that), but you can see a predetermined route and follow along on the watch. It also shows distance to the next waypoint which is helpful for motivation/pacing on long hikes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing battery life!
*by A***N on May 15, 2024*

I got this watch after being frustrated by my Apple Watch's 6-8 hour battery life. Yes, out of the box. Yes, it was sent in for repair and they said it's working as designed. No more Apple Watches for me. In fact, no more new Apple products. Nice job, Tim Apple. I digress. The Garmin watch does what I need it to do and has a real-world battery life of around 19 DAYS for me. That's constantly monitoring my pulse rate, keeping Bluetooth on, and getting notifications from my phone. NINETEEN DAYS! Is it perfect? No. The monochrome screen is functional and high resolution. It is very readable in bright sunlight, unlike the Apple Watch. But the backlight leaves something to be desired. Even at its highest brightness, it's a bit dim for my eyes. The user interface takes some getting used to. Pressing buttons is different than holding buttons. So each of the 5 buttons has two functions. Once you get the hang of it, though, it's pretty intuitive, but do expect a learning curve. Garmin Pay works... if your bank is supported. None of mine were supported until I changed banks. (Not for the watch alone, other reasons too.) Even then, it was a manual process on my bank's side, causing me to have to call them up. Apple Watch just works better in this case. The solar panel does function, but do not expect to reach 100% battery, even outside all day in the direct sun. You may see several percent increase, but unless you turn almost everything off except the time, the solar cell will not provide significant charge. With nearly everything off, however, you can attain "unlimited battery" being in the bright sun for several hours a day. The app was just updated recently. It works well, but isn't as intuitive as the previous version. Learning curve again, I think. I manually sync my watch daily (or when I remember). This works well. There are ways to customize many watch faces, and there are a few apps available on the Garmin store to add functionality to the watch. It's a little challenging as it is a separate app for the Garmin store on your phone, and you have to look for apps that run on your specific model of watch. I wish it could filter by the watch you own, but alas they haven't done that yet. Overall, this is an excellent watch with a wealth of features. Just expect to study the manual and memorize buttons and other functionality. I highly recommend this watch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely getting your moneys worth!
*by B***Y on February 19, 2026*

let me start out by saying hands down one of the best watches I Owed very durable great quality, battery life is amazing. I work with metal 8 to 10 hours a day. This is my first week with the watch and then take some punches screen is great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this watch
*by N***N on September 10, 2025*

I cannot say enough good things about this watch. I wear it constantly for health data tracking. I had to stop wearing my apple watch a few years ago because the battery just wouldn't last anymore and the price was crazy for a battery life that was less than a day. Then I discovered the Garmin Instinct. I first spotted one being worn by a colleague. I inquired about it and he shared his thoughts, after some deliberation, I decided to buy one. I picked one up from Amazon on a deal so I ended up with the solar model. The battery life on this thing is unreal. 17 days of regular use on a single charge and the ability to go unlimited days with enough solar exposure. It's a lightweight, tactical looking watch that is perfect for a man that likes to have manly things. It connects to the phone easily and needs to be synced daily to keep the relevant weather data up to date on the face. Even for the Instinct, there are multiple options for watch faces on the ConnectIQ app. Do yourself a favor and get a Garmin watch now.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*