New Garmin Instinct 3 smartwatch leak confirms solar charging

The upcoming Garmin Instinct 3 Solar smartwatch has appeared on Garmin’s website. Rumors about the new wearable began in July when images of the unreleased model supposedly leaked on Telegram. However, it is believed that these images were at least partly, if not completely, fake.

The Instinct 3 Solar was spotted on Garmin’s website in Spain by Fitness Tracker Test. The smartwatch is listed on a support page detailing repair costs for various Garmin products. A 45 mm version in black is listed with model number 010-02934-00 and a repair cost of €133.33. For context, the older Instinct 2 Solar has a €128.57 repair cost, which could indicate a higher RRP for the new model; the Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm typically retails for $449.99 but is currently available at Amazon for $348.00.

From this leaked information, it is unclear whether the Instinct 3 smartwatch will be available in the same three sizes as its predecessor: 40mm, 45mm and 50mm. Presumably, there will be solar and non-solar options, as well as a range of colors, though none of this has been confirmed. It remains to be seen when the Garmin Instinct 3 will launch; rumors suggest that it could arrive in early 2025.