Garmin Instinct 2X Solar, Graphite

I love this watch even more than my original Instinct that I wore faithfully for 3 years. Some of the best “new” features for me (other than solar, of course): 1. Connect IQ access - really improves the options for customizing the watch for my needs. 2. My experience this winter is that the downhill ski feature is MUCH improved. Only once did it misread a lift/run transition. 3. (Surprisingly) the built-in flashlight. It is perfect for those times when you need a little light but don’t need the hassle of carrying a headlamp with you. OVERALL: Absolutely worth the money.

First watch I actually use daily. Love everything about it.

Great battery life, reliable, stylish, easy to use. I use this mainly to track workouts and hikes but there are many different features I have yet to use. The compass and track-back features is great!

Great watch. Love the solar. Tracks all of my activity types - winter through summer. I was surprised at the wide array available. Helps motivate movement even when having a down day. The main screen packs a lot of information and is customizable to what stats are most important to the wearer, which I appreciate. As I learn more about what feedback it can provide, I think it will be even more useful. The one knock is it is a bit bulky, especially for a smaller wrist.

Make sure you want only buttons and no touch screen.the buttons have many controls 1tap 1 long tap 2 taps but I will keep it.it is great looking and I use my phone for some of the controlspp

Love this watch. Not a distraction like other smartwatches seem to be. The flashlight is way more useful than I thought it would be. It's the bigger version of the instinct 2 but it really doesn't feel that big.

Through training in both harsh sun and thunderstorms. Solid price for all the optics it comes with.

I'm a wildland firefighter which means I work outside in rugged and remote areas and I don't always have reliable power sources to hook up to. I previously owned the instinct solar and decided to upgrade to the 2x solar. I am supper impressed with the battery life as I've only had to charge it once in the month and a half that I've had it. It's also super durable so I don't ever think about damaging it as it is almost indestructible. The fitness features also come in handy tracking my trends over time so I have a good idea of where my health is at. All in all I am really happy with my purchase and I will continue to purchase Garmin products.

I have worn this watch every day for over a year now. I use it to track every workout, every sleep cycle, and I use it as a guide for my calorie expenditure for fitness tracking. This watch likely has more capabilities that I have to use it with an insanely comprehensive app. The built-in flashlight is also incredibly handy. I have two small issues with the watch: One is that it never maintains a constant connection with my iPhone, so things like weather tracking are not available unless I sync with the app constantly. Not a big issue because I can simply check my phone. The second is that not long after getting the watch, I noticed a small scratch on the glass. The watch was advertised to have incredible scratch-resistant glass, and I don't recall putting it through much of a beating, so this was a little disappointing. Nevertheless, it is a great tool for health tracking and everyday utility.

Intuitive, easy to use, accurate distance tracking.