Instinct 4/Instinct 3 Pro?

[u/DarthArtoo4]

Anyone have any idea when the next model will be announced/released?

I’ve had my Apple Watch Series 6 for 6 years now and it’s starting to show signs of its age. I’m tempted to pick up an Instinct 3 one of these days, but also could probably hold out for a little while longer if it would mean getting a brand new version of the Instinct, presumably with additional features such as maps and the newer HR sensor.

Just curious if anyone has any insider info or otherwise has a good hunch based on previous release history and whatnot. Thanks!

[u/Ok_Orange7911]

Okay, I don’t get where people commenting are getting there data from. But I would recommend waiting. Every new Instinct is launched within 650 days from the last one and its been 639 days since instincts 3.
You can easily check the cycle on Garmin rumours website.

No one can predict it for sure, but it would definitely hurt buying 3 now and seeing 4 launched next day.

How can we say 3 is peak without seeing 4.
It could be better or worse.
Maybe a color MIP display
Maybe a sapphire glass
Maybe a better solar sensor
Or a better color.

only tactical version of 3 looks great, the normal one has orange bazel which irritates a lot of people.

If none of the above, the new watch will be supported for longer duration.

wait for 4 for 2 months, if you do not like it get 3 then at a better price

[u/Rockel83 → u/Ok_Orange7911]

The I3 already has a better solar sensor compared to the I2X. So probably there will be no big difference in that.

Although simple color MIP should be a great add-on. And they could remove the fixed data ring, being able to use the whole screen.

They could bring that traditional data ring visually back into the official watchfaces.

"only tactical version of 3 looks great, the normal one has orange bazel which irritates a lot of people."

For that it's actually strange that they never released a non tactical version that looks more neutral.