WATCHES
They’ re both functional and a fashion statement– time pieces to suit any taste
1 Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Sloan HR
This smartwatch is packed with just about every feature you could think of but comes in a load of different styles that won’t look out of place off the bike, including this unusual black stainless steel and tortoiseshell combo.
£139 www.fossil.com
2 Polar Vantage V and H10 heart rate strap
Aimed at cyclists and runners, the Vantage V outputs data about where you’ve gone and how fast, and monitors the load you’ve subjected your body to. It measures heart rate, but for extra accuracy, Polar advise pairing it with the H10 sensor. £479 (inc. H10 strap) www.polar.com
3 Casio F 91W 1XY
Not a name that rolls off the tongue, but a timeless classic. Introduced in 1989, this affordable digital watch has all the basic functions you need and, as long as you don’t lose it, chances are it’ll last a lifetime. £19.90 www.casio.co.uk
4 Fitbit Inspire HR
A slimline activity tracker that tells the time but also records exercise activity, calories burned and quality of sleep so you can better understand your body and keep on track with your goals. £89.99 www.fitbit.com
5 Instrmnt 01 C
Elegance in simplicity. Glasgow-based design studio Instrmnt combine Swiss components and a German-made leather strap to form the beautifully minimalist 01-C.
£180 www.instrmnt.co.uk
6 Elliot Brown Canford 202 012 R01 Mountain Rescue
Remember those Animal watches everyone used to wear? Two of the guys behind them went on to form Elliot Brown. Sticking with their outdoorsy roots, they’re giving a chunk of the profit from this limited edition model to Mountain Rescue England and Wales. £385 https://elliotbrownwatches.com
7 Garmin f nix 6X Pro
The ultimate in wearable tech. As well as boasting mapping and navigation, the 6X Pro has sensors to measure everything from the weather to the oxygen in your blood. It’s got 32GB of in-built storage, and can be linked to a phone and used as a smartwatch. £569.99 www.garmin.com
8 Nixon Base 38mm
Retro meets modern in this Nixon watch, which combines an old-school digital display with a stainless steel bracelet. Other options include stealthy all-black or full-gold for that extra bit of wrist bling. £84 www.nixon.com
9 Swatch Yellowpusher and Sorange
Add some colour to your life with these bright, bold timekeepers. With styles for both men and women, you’re sure to find a colour that matches your bike. Yellowpusher £54/Sorange £50 www.shop.swatch.com
10 Casio G Shock Heart Rate Monitor GBD H1000
G-Shock watches have long been favourites with MTBers for their robustness, and now they’re available with bang-up-todate sports watch features too. This one even has built-in solar charging, so you never need worry about it dying on that crucial Strava segment. £379 www.g-shock.co.uk