GARMIN Brings AMOLED to the Instinct Crossover Hybrid Smartwatch

Garmin has a long-standing reputation for creating rugged, durable smartwatches for the outdoor adventurer. With the introduction of the new Instinct Crossover AMOLED, Garmin is bridging the gap between its signature rugged functionality and a more refined, everyday style. This new lineup of hybrid smartwatches takes the best of the analog world and seamlessly blends it with a vibrant, modern digital experience, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice style for a watch that can withstand the toughest conditions.

The most striking feature of the Instinct Crossover AMOLED is its display. Unlike its predecessors, this model combines a brilliant, colorful AMOLED display with classic mechanical analog watch hands. This hybrid approach offers a clear advantage: the timeless aesthetic of a traditional watch with all the functionality of a modern smartwatch. When you need to view data, health stats, or smart notifications, the watch hands will dynamically move away, ensuring the screen is fully visible. The hands are also coated with Super-LumiNova, which glows in the dark so you can always read the time, even in low-light environments. All of this is protected by a new scratch-resistant sapphire lens, adding another layer of durability to an already robust build.

Underneath its sophisticated exterior, the Instinct Crossover AMOLED is a true Garmin adventure watch. It is built to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and features a dual-layered metal bezel, making it strong enough to endure the most demanding adventures. A key innovation for this hybrid design is RevoDrive technology, which automatically detects and recalibrates misaligned hands in case of impact, ensuring the time remains accurate no matter what you’re doing. The watch also provides reliable navigation with multi-band GPS and SatIQ technology, allowing users to navigate confidently even in challenging conditions. For added visibility, a built-in dimmable LED flashlight is included, which is useful both in the outdoors and at home.

The Crossover isn’t just about adventure; it’s also a powerful health and wellness companion. It provides 24/7 health and wellness data on its vivid display, and with the new lifestyle logging feature in the Garmin Connect app, users can see how choices like caffeine and alcohol consumption impact their sleep, stress, and HRV. All these features are powered by an incredible battery life, lasting up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 18 days in battery saver mode, so you can do more and charge less.

For those with mission-ready needs, the Instinct Crossover AMOLED – Tactical Edition offers a variety of tactical-specific features, including an applied ballistics solver, stealth mode, and night vision goggle compatibility.