Hidden Display The display only appears when you need it. Interact with the touchscreen, and the hands dynamically move away. Fitness Tracking See your daily steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes and more Body Battery Track your body’s energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest. Stress Tracking Stress tracking can tell if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity. Heart Rate Estimated wrist-based heart rate constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays high while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities. Hydration Tracking Log your daily water intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. Sleep Tracking Get a full picture of how you’re sleeping with a breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages, as well as Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition).
Hidden Display The display only appears when you need it. Interact with the touchscreen, and the hands dynamically move away. Fitness Tracking See your daily steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes and more Body Battery Track your body’s energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest. Stress Tracking Stress tracking can tell if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity. Heart Rate Estimated wrist-based heart rate constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays high while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities. Hydration Tracking Log your daily water intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. Sleep Tracking Get a full picture of how you’re sleeping with a breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages, as well as Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition).
Hidden Display The display only appears when you need it. Interact with the touchscreen, and the hands dynamically move away. Fitness Tracking See your daily steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes and more Body Battery Track your body’s energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest. Stress Tracking Stress tracking can tell if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity. Heart Rate Estimated wrist-based heart rate constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays high while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities. Hydration Tracking Log your daily water intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. Sleep Tracking Get a full picture of how you’re sleeping with a breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages, as well as Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition).
Hidden Display The display only appears when you need it. Interact with the touchscreen, and the hands dynamically move away. Fitness Tracking See your daily steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes and more Body Battery Track your body’s energy levels so you can find the best times for activity and rest. Stress Tracking Stress tracking can tell if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day. Relax reminders will even prompt you to do a short breathing activity. Heart Rate Estimated wrist-based heart rate constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays high while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities. Hydration Tracking Log your daily water intake as a reminder to stay hydrated. Sleep Tracking Get a full picture of how you’re sleeping with a breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages, as well as Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition).
Last updated at 06/09/2026 23:52:37
Silicone Garmin Vivomove 3S Band - Black | OzStraps
Delivery $5
Garmin Vivomove 3 Hybrid Smart Watch (Slate/Black)
30-day returns
Garmin Vivomove 3 Hybrid Smart Watch 44mm Black Silicone Band
Delivery between Fri – Tue $10
originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
I was initially happy with this watch. One day after the 12 month passed, I noticed condensation building in the watch.I inquired with Garmin and I was told I could either buy a new one, or send it back to them for repair at cost close to buying a new one as it was not covered under warranty.None of the watch places were able to assist nor the mobile phone retailers in the shopping centres.As the water had been inside for quite some time while I decided I would never purchase a digital watch again and threw it in the bin.
originally posted on myer.com.au
Finally a smart watch that looks stylish, not "sporty". Purchased this Garmin vivomove 3S after doing some research online. I have a very small wrist and didn't want a thick and clunky looking watch but did want enough smart watch apps to make it worthwhile. This watch does everything that I need including walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, and many other activities like yoga and running. It has also been very interesting to track my sleep and hydration and has made me more aware of keeping my water intake higher. I was not interested in the Smart Pay feature so this model was my choice. The watch is easy to set up and use. The particular colours of the rose gold face and light gray watchband blend very well with both my skin tone and everything I wear so it has a ... MoreFinally a smart watch that looks stylish, not "sporty". Purchased this Garmin vivomove 3S after doing some research online. I have a very small wrist and didn't want a thick and clunky looking watch but did want enough smart watch apps to make it worthwhile. This watch does everything that I need including walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, and many other activities like yoga and running. It has also been very interesting to track my sleep and hydration and has made me more aware of keeping my water intake higher. I was not interested in the Smart Pay feature so this model was my choice. The watch is easy to set up and use. The particular colours of the rose gold face and light gray watchband blend very well with both my skin tone and everything I wear so it has a very subtle yet stylish look. It is very light and comfortable and I hardly feel it on my wrist. A negative point would be that the battery only lasts approximately three days but the watch still functions as an analogue if the battery dies. It does however recharge very quickly so as long as I keep an eye on the battery level, so far it has not been an issue. The only other negative comment would be that the digital screen is hard to read in bright sunlight so sometimes it's been a bit of a challenge to set the activity or to review how many steps etc. that show on the screen. Overall I am very pleased with this Garmin vivomove 3S watch as it has all the smart functions that I need.
originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
Looks Decent, Own a couple of Garmin watches, this seems to give a good combo of old style looks with smart features. As its a christmas present only thing left to find out is if it has garmin pay as its not touch screen. If it does, then it will be a good watch. Allows messages to recieve with apple, but is more.robust than fragile apple watch. So fingers crossed. But I do reommend Garmin, just make sure of what you want vs what eco system you are using.
| General | |
| Product Type | Smart watch |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android |
| Notifications | Incoming calls |
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle |
Silicone Garmin Vivomove 3S Band - Black | OzStraps
Delivery $5
Garmin Vivomove 3 Hybrid Smart Watch (Slate/Black)
30-day returns
Garmin Vivomove 3 Hybrid Smart Watch 44mm Black Silicone Band
Delivery between Fri – Tue $10
I was initially happy with this watch. One day after the 12 month passed, I noticed condensation building in the watch.I inquired with Garmin and I was told I could either buy a new one, or send it back to them for repair at cost close to buying a new one as it was not covered under warranty.None of the watch places were able to assist nor the mobile phone retailers in the shopping centres.As the water had been inside for quite some time while I decided I would never purchase a digital watch again and threw it in the bin.
Finally a smart watch that looks stylish, not "sporty". Purchased this Garmin vivomove 3S after doing some research online. I have a very small wrist and didn't want a thick and clunky looking watch but did want enough smart watch apps to make it worthwhile. This watch does everything that I need including walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, and many other activities like yoga and running. It has also been very interesting to track my sleep and hydration and has made me more aware of keeping my water intake higher. I was not interested in the Smart Pay feature so this model was my choice. The watch is easy to set up and use. The particular colours of the rose gold face and light gray watchband blend very well with both my skin tone and everything I wear so it has a ... MoreFinally a smart watch that looks stylish, not "sporty". Purchased this Garmin vivomove 3S after doing some research online. I have a very small wrist and didn't want a thick and clunky looking watch but did want enough smart watch apps to make it worthwhile. This watch does everything that I need including walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, and many other activities like yoga and running. It has also been very interesting to track my sleep and hydration and has made me more aware of keeping my water intake higher. I was not interested in the Smart Pay feature so this model was my choice. The watch is easy to set up and use. The particular colours of the rose gold face and light gray watchband blend very well with both my skin tone and everything I wear so it has a very subtle yet stylish look. It is very light and comfortable and I hardly feel it on my wrist. A negative point would be that the battery only lasts approximately three days but the watch still functions as an analogue if the battery dies. It does however recharge very quickly so as long as I keep an eye on the battery level, so far it has not been an issue. The only other negative comment would be that the digital screen is hard to read in bright sunlight so sometimes it's been a bit of a challenge to set the activity or to review how many steps etc. that show on the screen. Overall I am very pleased with this Garmin vivomove 3S watch as it has all the smart functions that I need.
Looks Decent, Own a couple of Garmin watches, this seems to give a good combo of old style looks with smart features. As its a christmas present only thing left to find out is if it has garmin pay as its not touch screen. If it does, then it will be a good watch. Allows messages to recieve with apple, but is more.robust than fragile apple watch. So fingers crossed. But I do reommend Garmin, just make sure of what you want vs what eco system you are using.
Absolutely love this watch. It looks like an elegant analogue watch, the brass colour face is really nice. And then incoming - a notification! And then someone says wow! I didn't realise it was a smart watch! It's fantastic, tracks sleep, heart rate, breath rate, body battery, and you can reply to texts (texts only though) with some present responses. I like that I can see all my notifications come through and read them on the watch, even when my phones in the other room. It's also really subtle - I feel like it can often be obvious when people are flicking through messages on smart watches. Doesn't have as many features and ones with digital faces, but I don't miss anything. I mostly just love that it looks analogue, and then the hands move and the led text pops up ... MoreAbsolutely love this watch. It looks like an elegant analogue watch, the brass colour face is really nice. And then incoming - a notification! And then someone says wow! I didn't realise it was a smart watch! It's fantastic, tracks sleep, heart rate, breath rate, body battery, and you can reply to texts (texts only though) with some present responses. I like that I can see all my notifications come through and read them on the watch, even when my phones in the other room. It's also really subtle - I feel like it can often be obvious when people are flicking through messages on smart watches. Doesn't have as many features and ones with digital faces, but I don't miss anything. I mostly just love that it looks analogue, and then the hands move and the led text pops up and its smart. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a professional looking analogue watch but also wants smart watch features. (Garmin support is also fantastic if you do have any issues). And such great value for money compared to other smart watches.
Great watch with great monitoring sensors. Software if ahead of most smart watches. The only problem is the OLED screen is blurry and unreadable especially at night. Had to return for a replacement. As it turns out, a number of other users have had the same issue with this colour model. It is most likely a manufacturer fault or a design fault due to the Color of the watch face and the OLED. I have another grey silver version without this issue and I am loving it.
I decided to move to a Garmin from a Fitbit and as such, I’m still learning the Garmin way. The most noticeable difference is that Garmin’s Connect app has far more detail than Fitbit did. I love the stats and have enjoyed this aspect. Physically, the VivoMove 3S looks lovely, and I’m thrilled it’s waterproof! But it has a few clunky features which I thought Garmin would have under control given they are considered industry leaders...1. The most annoying is that the touch screen isn’t clear. It’s going to happen, being a hybrid watch, but as someone who needs reading glasses, it makes it all the more difficult to decipher what you’re looking at.2. It required more “setting up” than my Fitbit which was annoying. It took a few weeks to get just right and I still ... MoreI decided to move to a Garmin from a Fitbit and as such, I’m still learning the Garmin way. The most noticeable difference is that Garmin’s Connect app has far more detail than Fitbit did. I love the stats and have enjoyed this aspect. Physically, the VivoMove 3S looks lovely, and I’m thrilled it’s waterproof! But it has a few clunky features which I thought Garmin would have under control given they are considered industry leaders...1. The most annoying is that the touch screen isn’t clear. It’s going to happen, being a hybrid watch, but as someone who needs reading glasses, it makes it all the more difficult to decipher what you’re looking at.2. It required more “setting up” than my Fitbit which was annoying. It took a few weeks to get just right and I still have things I need to adjust.3. It often (several times daily) has trouble connecting to my iPhone so I needed to quickly learn how to sync it. Again, annoying.4. It needs to be told that I’m exercising and doesn’t pick up a repetitive movement until you’ve been doing it for 10 odd minutes and so if you’ve forgotten to set the activity, it won’t count in your stats. Again, annoying. Fitbit has a much shorter timeframe and automatically picked up activity.Overall I’m still deciding if I’ll keep it or sell it and either go back to a Fitbit or upgrade to a Vivoactive4. If I was buying again, I think I’d go for the Vivoactive4.
I thought a Garmin watch would be better than my old Fitbit but after a year, my battery doesn’t last a full 48 hours. It randomly changes time at least once a month. And for the last 5 months, the pin on the band keeps getting loose and I’ve “lost” it around the house, in my car, in parking lots, in the yard, almost weekly - though twice in the last week. When it is charged and has the correct time, it’s great. But it’s not dependable. I’m done with this. I think I’m going back to Fitbit.
Whether you are going to love or be disappointed in this watch really depends on your main reason for buying it. If you are fitness buff and want to have every step accurately recorded, you'll be disappointed. If you are like me and just want a aesthetically pleasing watch that alerts you to notifications without having to dig your phone out of your bag, then you won't be too disappointed. I can confirm other reviews that say that the glass isn't particularly sensitive ... it can be difficult to bring up the notification screen, it can be difficult to read in bright light situations and the notification buzzer, even on it's highest level is quite subtle. But even given all this, I don't regret purchasing it. It's gorgeous and meets all my requirements.
I love my Garmin watch. It’s absolutely beautiful & has all the functions I want from a smart watch. I haven’t had a good chance yet to test out how it tracks my more active exercise but step count, heart rate & sleep functions all seem reasonably accurate. The only things that bug me about the watch are that it often disconnects from my phone & I have to re-pair it which is more annoying than anything & sometimes the touch screen doesn’t react right away to my wrist tilt or tapping. Those things could definitely be improved on. I still love my watch though, & it does everything I need it to do.
Whilst this watch is very pretty it is no use for tracking activities. The touchscreen is extremely temperamental and often doesn't work, the GPS link to my phone has never worked and the accuracy of the few activities I have got it to work with is awful - eg my walk today it said I'd done 4.4 and Strava said I'd done 5.2 miles (& this happened with the only other activity I managed to get it to track - and that time I used the OS map tracker to record my distance which is very accurate and again this watch was a long way out).In addition one way the smart functions wake up is when you twist your arm but this is what you do to be able to see the time and sometimes the effect of waking up the smart functions is to turn the watch hands to a nonsense time, often but ... MoreWhilst this watch is very pretty it is no use for tracking activities. The touchscreen is extremely temperamental and often doesn't work, the GPS link to my phone has never worked and the accuracy of the few activities I have got it to work with is awful - eg my walk today it said I'd done 4.4 and Strava said I'd done 5.2 miles (& this happened with the only other activity I managed to get it to track - and that time I used the OS map tracker to record my distance which is very accurate and again this watch was a long way out).In addition one way the smart functions wake up is when you twist your arm but this is what you do to be able to see the time and sometimes the effect of waking up the smart functions is to turn the watch hands to a nonsense time, often but not exclusively 9:15, so you often can't see the time when you want to.I wish I'd never bought this watch. I deeply regret it and will do so for the next few years as I'm not going to be able to afford to buy another and so am stuck with an extremely poor watch.My recommendation is therefore DON'T BUY!
| General | |
| Product Type | Smart watch |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android |
| Notifications | Incoming calls |
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle |
