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I picked the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar over watches from Apple, Samsung and Google – as it's now cheaper than ever

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 · By Endurance Wire

Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts I'll explain what makes it so good in a moment, but first of all you need the headlines regarding the price: thanks to Prime Day, this watch will now cost you $299.99 rather than $399.99 in its 45 mm size. A quick bit of math will tell you that works out as a 25% reduction, which means you're making a substantial saving over the original price. If you've been thinking you're due a smartwatch upgrade – or maybe you're picking up a wearable like this for the first time – it's a great opportunity.