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Analog Hands
Customers are highly satisfied with the analog hands feature of the Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar watch, praising its convenience for quick glances and accuracy in tracking activities. Some customers also appreciate the solar charging capabilities and compatibility with third-party providers like Strava.
Battery Life
Customers are highly satisfied with the battery life of the Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar watch, which is attributed to its solar charging capabilities and simple display. Some customers have noted that they prefer the old school styling and smaller footprint of the Crossover over newer models, while others appreciate the additional features offered by newer versions such as improved GPS and fitness tracking.
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Display Quality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the display quality of the Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar smartwatch. While some are pleased with its accuracy and fitness features, others find the large design a drawback and express concerns about the lack of fitness feedback without an iPhone or iPad. Some users have experienced issues with the reliability of the watch.
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Quality
I like the old school styling and the simple display, which gives it fantastic battery life.
Quick uplinks to the gps satellites and very accurate time/distance tracking.
The titanium and stainless casing show scratches like crazy on the apple watches (aluminum too… my children have the se and ser... Read More
Had this issue in reliability not been an issue of mine, it’d still easily be one of my most favored watches i’ve owned to date... Read More
Price
Black is a $50 up charge if you need the tactical features, which i don't.
So, i ordered the tactical version of crossover solar watch while on-sale during the holidays.
Shipping
Amazon made an exception past the return date and authorized a return for me, which i greatly appreciate.
Competitiveness
I can also compare my fitness/performance levels to other garmin users, and it provides me insight and feedback.
The ultra and series 7 (watches used at the time of comparison to the instinct 2 solar and crossover solar) also counts a bit m... Read More
Also, it didn't give me the warm and fuzzy that the battery is draining at breakneck speeds giving off much more radiation comp... Read More
For example, i can look up on the garmin connect site and see my age group and how i compare to other garmin users for distance, pace, etc.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
solar, instinct, daily and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 168 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 11 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The charge lasts weeks rather than days from my last one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Even when the face runs low on battery the hands keep time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is my 3rd garmin instinct i had two of the original model
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I use it to get limited notifications from my phone as well though most of my phone notifications are turned off on the watch
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I generally charge the watch about every 2 weeks
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am a little disappointed in the solar aspect i spend more time outdoors than most people and the solar doesnt seem to add much to the battery life unless this new model has a much shorter battery life than the original models
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am also somewhat disappointed in the luminosity of the hands they dont glow much and are hard to see in the dark
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
He only time i switch back to my fenix is when i am racing the bigger dial shows bigger more easily read digits on the watch face
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