Garmin Fenix Chronos. If you don't want to sacrifice style for performance, consider the Garmin Fenix Chronos.

In a departure from the typical rugged design of other Garmin watches, the Chronos is made with a premium grade metal housing and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens. You can use it for everyday fitness with features such as wrist-based heart rate monitoring and daily activity tracking. Components such as a barometric altimeter and a three-axis compass also make the watch a capable companion for hiking and rugged adventures.

Garmin Forerunner 735XT. Multi-sport watch. Advanced dynamics for running, swimming and cycling. Some wish it wasn't made of plastic.

Battery life could be better. Occasional syncing issues. 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring. Advanced dynamics are available for running, swimming and cycling, including stride length, lactate threshold, VO2 max estimate and more. A recovery advisor ensures a smoother and more personalized recovery.

Garmin Forerunner 735XT. The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is a lightweight yet fully capable multi-sport watch with numerous built-in activities.

You can use the watch for running as well as cycling, swimming, paddle sports, hiking and other indoor and outdoor workouts. Highlights include 24/7 wrist-based heart rate monitoring and connected features such as smart notifications and live tracking. Data is automatically uploaded to Garmin Connect to help you keep track of your workouts.

Garmin Fenix Chronos. Pricey and Stylish design. Scratch-resistant sapphire lens. Advanced running dynamics.

Some note inaccurate heart rate readings. Heart rate bundle costs extra. Battery life is roughly 13 hours in GPS mode, up to 25 hours in battery saver mode and just over a week in smartwatch mode. Advanced running dynamics include stride length, vertical ratio and oscillation, cadence and more. In addition to running, the watch is geared towards swimming, rowing, skiing and snowboarding, paddle sports and golf.

Garmin Forerunner 235. Ideal for road and trail running. 24/7 heart rate monitoring.

Compact size. Can't remove pre-installed sports apps. Doesn't have a virtual pacer. Some complain of periodic connectivity issues.

Garmin Forerunner 235. If you're looking for a smaller and more basic watch, consider the Garmin Forerunner 235. The watch tracks heart rate, time, distance and pace during workouts.

It also provides 24/7 heart rate monitoring. A built-in accelerometer tracks distance and pace whether you're running on the roads or on your favorite trails. Other features include audio and movement prompts, smart notifications and live tracking. Battery life is approximately 11 hours in training mode and to nine days in smartwatch mode.

HUAWEI UNISEX WATCH 2 BLUETOOTH SPORT SMARTWATCH FOR ANDROID AND IOS ALARM WATCH. The New Huawei Watch 2 Sport (With Android Wear 2.0). Compatible with Both Android and iOS. Built-in GPS. Heart Rate Monitoring.

Real-time Coaching. Smart Notifications. Water resistance. Offline Music. NFC Android Pay

The Best Wearable Tech And Fitness Gadgets Of 2017. With GPS, heart rate monitoring and timing tools all in one fitness tracker, the TomTom Spark 3 is an ideal wearable for those that don't want to fork out for an Apple Watch but are still looking to monitoring back in shape.

Aimed at runners, cyclists and gym-goers fed up with taking their smartphones on the gym floor, the Spark 3 lets users track activity every sprint, stroll and step as well as see the total time, distance and the calories burned. But best of all, the Spark monitoring 3 features built in storage for songs.

Fitbit Surge review. GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions. Fitbit finally solved its sleep-tracking problem. Food database is robust and easy to use.

Design is better suited for the gym than the office. Slightly bulky body and strap. Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS. The Surge solves some of Fitbit's problems with better food and sleep tracking, while adding GPS and heart rate monitoring to the mix. But its bulky, utilitarian design and high price will limit its appeal.

Men Black watch Mid-Priced Options Although considered ‘middle of the road' in terms of watch prices, many would deem an all-black everyday timepiece well into the hundreds as too expensive. But fear not – the likes of Uniform Wares and Seven Friday manage to combine trend-led design and high quality craftsmanship without the usual high-end price tag.

Coming in at £680, the M42 by Uniform Wares offers a Swiss-made movement with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, a now standard feature amongst upper-tier watches. The lugless case adds a minimal feel which is bolstered with full chronograph functionality – perfectly simple but still offering the added benefits of a sports watch