Instinct Crossover MIP Display is Perfect
smrt — 5 out of 5 stars
I've had this watch for several years now, and it is still my 'beater work watch'. Battery life is still the same as day one. Solar charging adds some battery life compared to the standard editions but not enough to make a real difference even here in Tucson Arizona constant sun. Oh, standard editions, especially blue granite are my overall favorites because of the display clarity. The standard MIP display and hands are clear and crisp while the solar versions are dull and muted. This display difference is really noticeable at night with the SuperLuminova markings - readable all night without activating the display. I love the Crossover hands on all models - easy to see 24 hours a day. Plus, MIP display is always on and very readable. I also have a Crossover AMOLED that I am sorry I bought and now selling - nice watch but AMOLED is not always on, too bright and clown-like, destroys battery life to less than a week with GPS, and the hands are too small with minimal SuperLuminova causing dimness at night. Battery life in the Crossover MIP display models - every charge starts out at 28 to 30 days which is very accurate and GPS usage for about an hour a day drops life to about 20 days. I wish Garmin would make a newer Crossover MIP model with flashlight and keep the larger hands, but probably will never happen.