I've tried going without using a smartwatch, but I always come crawling back. This time, it was Garmin that won me over with its new Instinct Crossover AMOLED. Now's your chance to get one too, as it was originally one of the best Cyber Monday deals, but is still on still, marking the first time this new smartwatch has been discounted, saving you $100.
There are actually quite a few Cyber Monday smartwatch deals that are hanging around, but the Crossover AMOLED is arguably the most unique of the bunch. Instead of just throwing a digital clock on the screen, the Instinct Crossover AMOLED is also equipped with analog watch hands, which is great if you just need to check the time but the "smartwatch" has run out of juice.
✅Recommended if: You want a smartwatch that combines modern and classic watch designs in favor of a hybrid approach. And if you liked the original Instinct Crossover but wanted an AMOLED display, here you go.
❌Skip this deal if: You want a more traditional smartwatch that doesn't have watch hands that can potentially get in the way. It's also probably a bit too much for those who don't work out on a regular basis.
It arrived back in September 2025 with a retail price of $649, serving as the successor to the original Instinct Crossover, with a few added features. I actually reviewed its predecessor back in 2023, giving it a 4/5 star rating. At the time, it gained points for its battery life and ingenious hybrid design, but it lost ground due to the lack of onboard storage and a potentially frustrating navigation experience.
The defining feature of this latest iteration is the screen itself, as Garmin ditched the 0.9-inch monocolor display in favor of a 1.2-inch AMOLED screen. Not just that, but the analog watch hands have been designed in such a way that they stand out better when you need to check the time.
The Crossover AMOLED also implements multi-band GPS, white & red LED lights, and "identical training tools" to Garmin's Instinct 3. I've been using the watch for the past week or so while working on the review, and I do admit that it looks a lot better than before. Even the "Bronze/Sunburst" colorway is starting to grow on me a bit.
However, not everything is an improvement over the previous generation. Most notably, battery life takes a massive hit, as the new Crossover AMOLED is now rated for 14 days on a single charge. This is less than half the rated battery life of the original Instinct Crossover, and while it's still far more than many other smartwatches, it's something to keep in mind.
Beyond that, the Crossover AMOLED still lacks any touch controls, leaving you to navigate through menus and dismiss notifications using the built-in buttons. But hey, everything else about this is just as good as the other options in Garmin's vast array of premium smartwatches and fitness trackers.
Considering that it's not often we see discounts on Garmin wearables, this is one lingering Cyber Monday smartwatch deal you won't want to pass up.
Cyber Monday 2025 - quick links
- Best Buy: up to 60% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
- Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals
- Cyber Monday Motorola deals
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