Garmin · 2019
Vivomove 3SSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Vivomove 3S sits best on flat wrist widths of about 41–56mm (≈ 10.9–15.0cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Vivomove 3S in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Rated for 5 days of use per charge.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 10.9mm thick. Middle of the pack for thickness at this width.
- 0.72 inches OLED/AMOLED display.
- Takes 18mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Vivomove 3S fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivomove 3S overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Vivomove 3S.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivomove 3S drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivomove 3S39mm · 10.9mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivomove 3S on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
Vivomove 3S battery life
The runtime the manufacturer publishes for everyday use.
- Smartwatch5 days
How the Vivomove 3S ranks on battery
Against the 214 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use5 days#185 of 203
What size band does the Vivomove 3S take?
Lug width
18mm
Any 18mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 18mm and quick-release before buying.
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Vivomove 3S specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 5 days
- Display
- 0.72 inches
- Resolution
- 132 x 64 px
- Water rating
- Waterproof
- Strap
- 18 mm
Full specification sheet
86 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 39
- height
- 39
- volume
- 16.58 cm³
- weight
- 38.6 g
- thickness
- 10.9
- resolution
- 132 x 64 px
- screen size
- 0.72 inches
- Display type
- OLED/AMOLED
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 204 ppi
- width of band
- 18 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 50 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -10 °C
Battery
- battery life
- 5 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2019-09-05
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- Can be used to answer calls
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
App & Software
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has weight tracking
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has temperature tracking
- Provides activity reports
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Vivomove 3S
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Forerunner® 45S
- Width
- 39.5mm
- Thick
- 11.4mm
- Weight
- 32g
Garmin
Instinct® E – 40 mm
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.6mm
- Weight
- 41g
Garmin
Lily 2 Active
- Width
- 38mm
- Thick
- 11mm
- Weight
- 29g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S Solar
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S - Camo Edition
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 42g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S - Standard Edition
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 42g
Vivomove 3S — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivomove 3S fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivomove 3S looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 41–56mm (about 10.9–15.0cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Vivomove 3S take?
18mm. Any 18mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Vivomove 3S battery last?
Garmin rates it at 5 days per charge in everyday use.
How does the Garmin Vivomove 3S battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 5 days in everyday use it ranks #185 of the 203 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Vivomove 3S thick for a 39mm watch?
At 10.9mm, middle of the pack for thickness at this width. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Vivomove 3S?
TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic Stainless Steel / Silver - Arabic / Korea, Tissot PRC 100 Solar Quartz 39 Stainless Steel / Ice Blue / Bracelet, Apple Watch Series 11 - GPS + Cellular · Aluminium · 46mm, Xiaomi Redmi Watch Move all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivomove 3S's 39mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
