This entry-level Garmin running watch is just £135.99 at Amazon (and it's not even Prime Day yet)

Garmin Forerunner 55 watch in aqua, white, and black color options
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If you've been thinking of picking up your first running watch, or making the switch to a Garmin device, this is the perfect time. Right now, the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55 is available for just £135.99 at Amazon – a huge saving of 24% off the RRP, and the cheapest it's been this year.

The Forerunner 55 has long held a place in our roundups of the best Garmin watches and the best GPS watches thanks to its user-friendly interface, smart training tools that will help new runners start to see and measure improvements to their fitness, and extremely accurate GPS location tracking. Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching, but there's a good chance we won't see a better deal than this on the Forerunner 55, so it's not to be missed. 

If you're not in the UK, scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 55 watch where you are. You might also be interested in our roundup of the best cheap GPS watches, which includes lots of great options from Garmin and other big brands.

Garmin Forerunner 55: £179.99£135.99 at AmazonSave £44

Garmin Forerunner 55: £179.99 £135.99 at Amazon
Save £44 With 24% off the RRP, this is the best deal we've seen on the Forerunner 55 this year. For our money, it's the best entry-level running watch you can buy, making it easy to upgrade your training and track your progress as you improve. This price applies to the black version only (white and aqua cost slightly more).

When I reviewed the Forerunner 55 for Advnture's sister site TechRadar, I was particularly impressed by the inclusion of daily suggested workouts, which are an excellent tool for new runners who may be inclined to always train on the same route at the same speed, and miss out on the benefits of different types of training. 

If you're not in the UK, here are today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 55 where you are, with prices updated daily. If you're looking for something else, we'll be rounding up all the best Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals next month, so stick with Advnture to make sure you don't miss out.

Cat Ellis
Editor

Cat is Homes Editor at TechRadar and former editor of Advnture. She's been a journalist for 15 years, and cut her teeth on magazines before moving online. She helps readers choose the right tech for their home, get the best deals, and do more with their new devices.