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 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 Edge 510 GPS Bike Computer with Heart Rate Monitor Garmin Edge 510 GPS Bike Computer with Heart Rate Monitor Connects Features such as Live Tracking, Send/Receive Courses, Social Media Sharing and Weather Information too cool for bicycle ride

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 Fenix 3. Rugged design. Advanced running metrics. Lightweight and slim design.

No automatic activity detection. Requires additional equipment for some features. Screen could be brighter. Aside from running, the watch is designed for swimming, skiing and snowboarding. Battery life will vary based on settings, but can last up to 16 hours when using GPS, 50 hours in battery-saving mode and nearly three months in general watch mode.

Garmin Edge 800 cycle computer (£337.49) This touchscreen cycling computer has GPS navigation with built-in maps and is designed to withstand bad weather as well as bumps and knocks. As well as helping with navigation, the Edge 800 tracks data about your ride, including distance, speed and elevation.

It's also compatible with many heart rate monitors, power meters and cadence sensors for those who want more detail.