# Militaristic Adventure-Ready Watches Garmin Launched a Tactical Edition of its Instinct Series By Amy Duong | Published 2019-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-edition References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/garmin-instinct-tactical-edition-release) & [buy.garmin](https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/690051/pn/010-02064-71) American technology expert [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-7-amoled-edition) introduced a new 'Tactical Edition' to its signature classic Instinct line, recognized for its shock-resisting elements. The range is full of outdoor tech items that are prepared for any terrain or adventure. The timepiece is constructed to meet the standard of the US military and it is impressively made to combat thermal, [shock and water threats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-analogdigital-ga010). It can also efficiently monitor stress and heart rate levels to keep the wearer's physical body conditions in check as well as keeping time. The watch arrives in the colorways of black or coyote tan and it is also 'ready for mission.' This is due to the display which has been chemically strengthened to work with night vision goggles with additional elements of a [dual-GPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3) and a Jumpmaster option for skydiving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Militaristic Watches:** Opportunity to expand to other outdoor activities beyond trekking and provide tactical decisions for safety. - **Shock-resistant Technology:** Disrupt the market by developing shock-resistant technology for items beyond watches, such as phones and laptops. - **Health Monitoring Wearables:** Opportunity to expand on the Instinct line by developing health monitoring wearables that can endure tough outdoor conditions. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Gear:** Create tactical and sturdy products for outdoor enthusiasts that go beyond watches to cater to all their needs. - **Military Equipment:** Develop and sell tactical equipment that meets US Military standards and is enhanced for night vision like the Instinct line. - **Fitness Tracking Wearables:** Incorporate features for monitoring stress, heart rate levels, and GPS tracking for outdoor adventurers into fitness wearables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-7-amoled-edition.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartwatches.md) - [Solar-Powered Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3-tactical.md) - [24-Day Battery Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instinct-3.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Stealthy GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-navigators.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-fenix-8.md) - [Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-1.md)