Garmin Fenix Chronos is about as smart as sportswatches get

Garmin has introduced a new premium version of the Fenix sportswatch. Based on the Fenix 3, the new Fenix Chronos packs in all the navigational and sporting nouse of the original, but places it in a high-quality design, at home in the wilds of the outback, or roughing it in the boardroom.

There are three major options, with a titanium band and body at the top level, along with a price of £1099. This model sits alongside an 316L stainless steel body option, which can be taken with either a metal band (£949) or a leather strap (£848).

The Fenix Chronos is built to last, with waterproofing to 100m and a sapphire display to avoid scratches. 

There’s an optical heart rate sensor built into the back of the watch, which is packed with sensors, giving you GPS tracking, a barometer, altimeter and compass, allowing you to track your activities no matter where they take you. 

To help you stay connected, the Fenix Chronos offers Connect IQ, Garmin’s system that will let you install apps and make other customisations to your device for a more personalised result.

The Garmin Fenix Chronos is something of an oddity, a crossover device that takes the £395 sportswatch and wraps it in a more premium, a watch that can be worn any time, any place, and still look good.

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