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Best watch faces for Garmin Instinct 3

The Instinct 3 AMOLED pairs a rugged case with a bright OLED screen, so it suits bold, legible, dashboard-style faces. Here are our picks — running live.

Note: these target the Instinct 3 AMOLED (and Instinct Crossover AMOLED). The MIP Instinct uses a different screen — check your model.

Our picks for the Instinct 3

Multisport dashboard

1989 Enduro

VO2 Max, training status, heart rate and a big 7-segment LCD — every number at a glance.

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Retro LCD

Retro Digital LCD

A Casio-style positive LCD with a big segment time — high-contrast in any light.

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AMOLED digital · free

Lumen

Big centred time, nine accents and five swappable data slots — a clean, battery-smart default.

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New to installing faces? See how to change the watch face on the Instinct 3, step by step.

Instinct 3 watch faces — FAQ

Are there free watch faces for the Instinct 3?

Yes. The Instinct 3 runs Connect IQ, so free faces work on it — including our free AMOLED digital face Lumen. See more free Garmin watch faces.

Does the Instinct 3 have an AMOLED screen?

Yes — the Instinct 3 has an AMOLED (OLED) screen, so bright, colourful faces look their best and a battery-smart always-on barely costs you. More in always-on explained.

How do I change the watch face on the Instinct 3?

Install a face from the Connect IQ Store, then set it from the watch (hold UP/MENU, then Watch Face) or in the Garmin Connect app. Step by step: how to change your Garmin watch face.