FITNESS WATCHES pt2
Another five options for smartening up your wrist in both senses
Polar Grit X Pro Titan
Polar’s upgraded outdoor watch plants sapphire glass on top of its display to guard against scratches, with a titanium bezel to keep things light when you’re going long. You can plot routes using Komoot and make use of Polar’s best training and analysis features, including fuelling reminders.
£519 / polar.com
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
This outdoor watch with a quirky screen comes in two sizes and five versions, including a Surf edition that keeps you up to speed with tidal conditions. It’ll help you navigate your way on land and water, and also finds room for safety modes in case you need to raise the alarm. Just make sure your phone’s nearby. £390 / garmin.com
Garmin Fenix 7X
The largest member of Garmin’s outdoor watch series seeks out the sun, using solar power to help it last a month between charges – so you can make the best use of its mapping and navigation features, covering everything from skiing to trail running. It even makes room for an LED torch. £780 / garmin.com
Wahoo Elemnt Rival
If you’re a cyclist or triathlete, you’re likely to have some Wahoo kit in your armoury. The Rival can automatically change tracking modes between legs in tri events, and lets you go big or small with real-time workout data stats. It also hooks up to Wahoo’s indoor bike trainers and computers.
£300 / wahoofitness.com