New Garmin Instinct Crossover combines tradition and technology via analogue hands and smartwatch functionality

Along with 'real hands' are built-in sports apps, health and wellness features and solar charging, all of which set a new standard of hybrid smartwatch functionality according to Garmin

Garmin Instinct Crossover on the wrist of a man wearing a brown coat
(Image credit: Garmin)

Garmin has launched the Instinct Crossover, a hybrid GPS smartwatch that the US brand says is built for those who appreciate a classic analogue watch experience but who do not want to compromise essential smartwatch functionality or rugged watch durability - hence ‘crossover’.

Like the Instinct 2, which Garmin released in February, the new watch is claimed to have an infinite battery life in saver mode thanks to the solar tech that also features on its latest cycling computer, the Garmin 1040.

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Simon Smythe

Simon Smythe is a hugely experienced cycling tech writer, who has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2003. Until recently he was our senior tech writer. In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. These days he spends most of his time testing road bikes, or on a tandem doing the school run with his younger son.