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Rugged Military Grade Smartwatches

The Garmin Instinct is Ready for Use in the Toughest Conditions

— October 12, 2018 — Fashion
The Garmin Instinct smartwatch has been introduced as a military-grade solution for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals seeking to maintain optimal productivity when out in the field.

The smartwatch is capable of withstanding even the harshest environments thanks to shock, water and thermal resistance that will keep it working at all times without downtime. The device is also outfitted with GPS, Galileo and GLONASS support for navigation to keep wearers connected to essential information when exploring new areas.

The Garmin Instinct smartwatch also features a heart rate monitor to track your health metrics and the ability to display all incoming notifications from your smartphone. These functions round off the device as being a premium solution for those seeking out a demure yet rugged way to stay connected.
Trend Themes
1. Military-grade Smartwatches - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of military-grade smartwatches for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, offering durability and optimal productivity in harsh environments.
2. Rugged Wearable Tech - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop rugged wearable tech products that can withstand shock, water, and thermal resistance, providing reliable performance in tough conditions.
3. Health-monitoring Smartwatches - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartwatches with integrated health-monitoring features, such as heart rate tracking, to provide users with valuable health metrics on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear and Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cutting-edge outdoor gear and equipment, including military-grade smartwatches, to enhance the performance and safety of outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Wearable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of rugged wearable tech solutions for various industries, including military, outdoor, and industrial applications.
3. Health and Fitness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the health and fitness industry by integrating smartwatches with advanced health-monitoring capabilities, providing users with valuable real-time health data.
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