It looks like a great watch, but I'm worried about future software updates. If I buy this watch, I want it to last a long time and fulfill the "rugged" label that comes with it. Will future software updates render the watch unusable?
Either this one, or the GBD-H2000 from Casio. Not quite sure yet. I already have the Instinct 2 Tactical and I am pretty happy with it. I 've read somewhere that the Instinct 3 is coming out sometime after October 24. Potentially worth waiting for it.
The Instinct 2X in Coyote Tan is an amazing piece. However, I want maps so I went all out with the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar since it's on sale and was only $120 more in my country. If the 7X wasn't on sale I'd have gone with the Instinct 2X in a heartbeat.
Trying to decide between this and the latest Rangeman GPR-B1000. I love me a G-Shock, but this has more functions. Even though I know I will never use 3/4 of them. Decisions.
Thanks for watching, coming from someone who loves gshock, as far as function goes Garmin converted me long time ago, now my EDC is Fenix 7x sapphire solar. But yes the 2x tactical would be a better buy
After the initial set up if you were to turn Bluetooth off will the moonphase, sunrise sunset times, barometer, and other functions still be up to date like on a Casio? I understand you won’t get proper weather info and some other smart functions that rely on phone communication but I am curious about the others before I go out and buy my first Garmin. Thanks
I ordered the same watch on Amazon and guess what is was missing. Someone took the watch out with accessories. I was waiting all day and met the Amazon guy and signed for the box. Opened it and I knew something was wrong because it felt light. Now it’s going to take 5-7 days to get my money back.
@@AllAboutAdventures strap is good, comfort fit, softer than gshock. And I would not try using any watch functions under water just in case…cheers, thanks for watching
@@ABHINANDAN272 love gshock but Garmin Instinct 2x tactical is dynamite…I would have kept it if I could get golf tracking but had to upgrade to Fenix 7X sapphire solar. Cheers, thanks for watching
Thanks for watching, that is one of the tactical downloaded watch faces from the Garmin IQ store, it was a temporary trial download, u do have to pay for it though few dollars!
The 40mm is really small and battery life is simply not good enough at this point. Maybe with new battery technology it will get better but the 2 and 2 x simply can't be beaten! At 30 minutes GPS use per day I average 35 days between recharge.
I just received mine today in FDE. I love how light it is compared to my Tactix 7 Pro Ballistic. Great video!
Which you like better?
Thanks for watching
I have the regular size (45mm) and it's a fabulous watch. Not pretty, but the functionality is off the charts.
Same here.
I really like it.
It looks like a great watch, but I'm worried about future software updates. If I buy this watch, I want it to last a long time and fulfill the "rugged" label that comes with it. Will future software updates render the watch unusable?
I think we got probably the full year of 2025 till the next version and even at that I think they will support updates for it for longer.
Either this one, or the GBD-H2000 from Casio.
Not quite sure yet.
I already have the Instinct 2 Tactical and I am pretty happy with it.
I 've read somewhere that the Instinct 3 is coming out sometime after October 24.
Potentially worth waiting for it.
Go for Fenix if you have the budget, worth it!
@@TheCovertCrow Looks to bulky on my wrist to be honest. I tried it out and I just didn't like it.
The Instinct 2X in Coyote Tan is an amazing piece. However, I want maps so I went all out with the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar since it's on sale and was only $120 more in my country. If the 7X wasn't on sale I'd have gone with the Instinct 2X in a heartbeat.
Where do you live?🤓
great video mate! I am interested, but not sure about the next model. Will it come out soon? should I wait or get it? What do you think?
@@motivationmore7025 I think you would okay to grab it, especially if the price is right. Good luck. Cheers and thanks for watching
@@TheCovertCrow thanks. it is 420$ right now, I think not so bad :)
Trying to decide between this and the latest Rangeman GPR-B1000. I love me a G-Shock, but this has more functions. Even though I know I will never use 3/4 of them. Decisions.
Thanks for watching, coming from someone who loves gshock, as far as function goes Garmin converted me long time ago, now my EDC is Fenix 7x sapphire solar. But yes the 2x tactical would be a better buy
After the initial set up if you were to turn Bluetooth off will the moonphase, sunrise sunset times, barometer, and other functions still be up to date like on a Casio? I understand you won’t get proper weather info and some other smart functions that rely on phone communication but I am curious about the others before I go out and buy my first Garmin. Thanks
I ordered the same watch on Amazon and guess what is was missing. Someone took the watch out with accessories. I was waiting all day and met the Amazon guy and signed for the box. Opened it and I knew something was wrong because it felt light. Now it’s going to take 5-7 days to get my money back.
@@HipShot4 oh that sucks, sorry to hear, hopefully you get the watch soon. Thanks for watching
Is this as tough as gshock? The band looks kinda flimsy and I'm still not sure if i can push the buttons underwater
@@AllAboutAdventures strap is good, comfort fit, softer than gshock. And I would not try using any watch functions under water just in case…cheers, thanks for watching
What is this like compared to the gbdh1000?
This watch is my daily driver as a mechanical contractor it takes a beating, I sport my g shock on the weekends 😂
Which watch u like..garmin instinct or gbd h2000???
@@ABHINANDAN272 love gshock but Garmin Instinct 2x tactical is dynamite…I would have kept it if I could get golf tracking but had to upgrade to Fenix 7X sapphire solar. Cheers, thanks for watching
What watch face is that at 8:11??
Thanks for watching, that is one of the tactical downloaded watch faces from the Garmin IQ store, it was a temporary trial download, u do have to pay for it though few dollars!
@TheCovertCrow. It's worth it,
Of course. Good luck with the channel, my friend.
The 40mm is really small and battery life is simply not good enough at this point. Maybe with new battery technology it will get better but the 2 and 2 x simply can't be beaten!
At 30 minutes GPS use per day I average 35 days between recharge.