This Garmin AMOLED hybrid smartwatch I tested is a masterclass in design and function

"Now, Garmin's new continues the analog design trend with a fantastic AMOLED display, LED flashlight, and more. Also: The best Garmin watches you can buy: Expert tested The previous Garmin smartwatch I reviewed, the Instinct 3 has both an AMOLED and monochrome MIP display option, but the new Instinct Crossover only comes with the AMOLED. You have other options, though, between Charcoal, Black, and Bronze/Sunburst colorways. I chose the Charcoal model with a default watch face in teal and white, and it looks fantastic."

"Well, I'm thrilled to see that Garmin took this to heart and added it to the updated Crossover AMOLED. It's good, too: the flashlight gets very bright, with four levels of white light and one level for the evening red light. The analog hands continue to show you the time with the LED flashlight turned on and the rest of the display in sleep mode."

"Speaking of the analog hands, there are some added dynamics with the AMOLED compared to the original Crossover. When you access widgets and other functions, the hands still move to the flat position. With select watch faces, the dials on the watch face will dynamically move around so that the watch face complications are not covered by the analog hands. This allows for a cleaner interface while providing a unique viewing experience with your watch face changing throughout the day."

Garmin's Instinct Crossover adopts an AMOLED-only hybrid design with analog hands over a high-resolution display and multiple colorway options including Charcoal, Black, and Bronze/Sunburst. The watch adds a built-in LED flashlight with four white brightness levels and one red evening level while keeping the analog hands visible when the display sleeps. Analog hands move flat for widgets and functions, and some watch faces dynamically shift dials so complications remain unobscured. The minute hand can light up red as a compass pointing north, and users can illuminate the display behind the hands and select highlight colors. The hands include Super LumiNova coating for visibility.

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