This top-rated Garmin sports watch is going cheap ahead of Amazon Prime Day

You don't have to wait for Prime Day to get a great deal on a running watch – the feature-packed Garmin Forerunner 255 has just dropped to a record low price of £245.11 at Amazon, and you don't need to be a Prime member to get it.

I test a lot of sports watches, and the Forerunner 255 ranks up there with the best. When I reviewed it , I called it "an excellent watch if you want to take your training to the next level," with its excellent GPS accuracy and daily workout suggestions standing out as particular highlights. My colleague Matt Kollat at T3.com agreed, calling it "an important milestone in multisport watch evolution" and awarding it a full five stars.

If you're not in the UK, scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 255 where you are. Looking for something else? We'll be hand-picking all of this year's best Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals as soon as they land next week.

Garmin Forerunner 255: £349.99 £245.11 at Amazon
Save £104.88 One of the best running watches you can buy has hit a record low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day. Smart workout suggestions, excellent battery life, and great GPS accuracy combine to make it a powerful training tool that will grow with you. View Deal

Whether you're planning your first race or aiming to set a new personal best for a 10k, half marathon or marathon, the Forerunner 255 will serve you well. It's an extremely versatile device that covers all the basics and more besides, and will grow with you while you develop as a runner. I think you'll be impressed, and with 30% off, it's even easier to recommend.

If you're not in the UK, here are today's best deals on the Garmin Forerunner 255 near you:

• The best Garmin watches : our top recommendations tested and rated