The watch has been created to celebrate Inter Milan’s second star and uses the team’s signature colours: blue and black.

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For those that don’t follow Italian football, in Serie A, a team earns a star to be permanently affixed to its jersey for every 10 titles won. Inter Milan, after an excellent season and with five matches still to be played, became Italian Champions, winning their 20th Scudetto and earning their Second Star. 

The dial features the logo of Inter at six o’clock, along with the two stars they’ve earned, printed in gilt.

An ombré gradient pattern, fading from blue in the centre to black in the periphery, adds a striking visual effect to this exclusive dial.

In terms of the case and bracelet, you’re getting the standard Black Bay 58 – an excellent 39mm steel case which is water resistant to 200 metres.

Inside is the Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (COSC), a self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

This new Black Bay 58 will be proudly worn by the players of Inter Milan and is limited to 1908 numbered pieces. It will be available at the Tudor Boutique in Milan and Rome as well as all Tudor points of sale throughout Italy.

If you’re in the UK and want to get your hands on one of these watches, you should contact your local Tudor retailer as an undisclosed number has been allocated to the UK market.

If you prefer cycling to football, then I suggest you check out the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition – a high-performance watch with a carbon composite case.

Introduction

In recent years, Google’s Pixel A-series (A standing for affordable, presumably) has dominated the market for the best mid-range smartphones. They’ve delivered outstanding value, by including many of the brand’s flagship features (think amazing cameras and slick software) and only cutting the corners you’re less likely to notice. The Google Pixel 8a continues this tradition.

Google has taken the best features of its more expensive and well-reviewed Pixel 8, and slightly scaled them back to achieve a more budget-friendly price point. The result has made me question whether you need to spend more than $500 / £500 on a smartphone.

Inside is Google’s flagship Tensor G3 chipset, as well as higher-end features such as a brighter display with a higher refresh rate, upgraded IP67 rating and a 64MP camera. It’s not just hardware that Google has focused on, however; the Pixel 8a is equipped with many of the same AI features as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, like Gemini, Best Take and Audio Magic Eraser.

Is the new Google Pixel 8a good enough to tempt you away from getting a flagship smartphone? Let’s take a look in more detail…

Design & build: fun, fresh design

The Pixel 8a is the most refined Pixel A-Series phone yet. Compared to the Pixel 7a, the Pixel 8a feels even better in your hands with soft rounded edges, a matte back and a polished, recycled aluminium frame. The rear shell is still made from polycarbonate, but the matte finish is now less prone to fingerprints. 

At first glance, it looks and feels identical to the pricier Pixel 8, but closer inspection will reveal a few key differences. For a start, the display bezels are slightly thicker, and everything is just a bit more rounded. I really like the Pixel 8a design and actually prefer it to the Pixel 8. The matte back provides more grip compared to the glossy Pixel 8, and the camera bar is slimmer and less intrusive.

As well as being more refined, the Pixel 8a is also the most durable A-Series phone yet, with an IP67 rating (meaning it can handle slips, spills and dust) and features a Gorilla Glass 3 display.

I’m reviewing the ‘Porcelain’ (AKA white) Pixel 8a, but you can also choose Obsidian (black) or two new A-series colours, Bay (blue) and Aloe (a limited-edition, mint green colour).

You have the option of face and fingerprint unlocking, though only the fingerprint can be used for banking apps and similar services. Both methods quickly recognized me, and I didn’t notice any difference between it and the more premium Pixel models.

Screen & sound: bright and beautiful

Staying relatively compact, the screen size and resolution haven’t changed from last year, meaning the Google Pixel 8a gets a 2400×1080 OLED panel stretched across 6.1in. I really appreciate that Google has resisted the urge to supersize its affordable phone.

The big upgrade here, however, is to the brightness and refresh rate. The new Actua display is 40-percent brighter than the Pixel 7a, and the refresh rate tops out at 120Hz. This is a welcome change, as it can now match its rivals, such as the Nothing Phone 2, for fluid motion. It’s also a big improvement over the Pixel 7a and its 90Hz display. 

It’s worth noting you can’t force it to constantly run at 120Hz, with Google dynamically switching between 60 and 120Hz depending what’s onscreen. It’s also disabled by default, which means you need a trip to the Settings menu to turn it on. But I think the smoothness of every swipe and scroll makes the minor hit to battery life worth it.

Deep blacks and vibrant colours are standard for an OLED panel, and the Pixel 8a makes no exception. It’s a lovely display to look at, with both still images and videos looking punchy, yet true to life. 

Personally, I find the default setting feels a little too saturated, so opt for the Natural colour preset which tones it down a bit. Whichever profile you opt for, you’ll get a sharp, saturated, and well-defined image.

As previously mentioned, the screen is noticeably brighter than the previous model. While previous A-series Pixel phones couldn’t match the brightness of more expensive models, the Pixel 8a matches the same 2000 nits peak brightness as the Pixel 8. It’s clear to use in direct sunlight and has excellent viewing angles.

The Pixel 8a’s stereo speakers do a decent enough job for general podcast listening or YouTube playback. The down-firing driver and earpiece tweeter don’t produce any real bass, but the vocals are clear and I found the volume to be ample. If you want a more personal listening experience you’ll have to opt for Bluetooth headphones, as there is no 3.5mm headphone port here.

Cameras: point-and-shoot

Last year Google gave the Pixel 7a the same 64MP main snapper as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. It had a significantly higher pixel count than the Pixel 6a and the sensor was physically larger as well (meaning it could capture more light). For the Pixel 8a, Google has decided to stick with this great sensor.

The images taken in the phone are downsampled to 16MP, but the big draw of Pixel phones is that you get Google’s superb image processing algorithms perfecting each image before you get a chance to see the finished shot.

I am constantly amazed at how good the more affordable Pixel phones are when it comes to photography. The amount of detail in the images is really impressive, with Google nailing both close-up and distance shots. In my opinion, this is the best camera phone you can get for under $500/£500.

Google’s processing is consistent across all Pixel phones, so with the 8a, you’ll still get the trademark heavy shadows and a more natural colour balance when compared to either Samsung or Apple. I think the resulting images are very dynamic and close to what your eyes actually see. Exposure, noise, and dynamic range are all handled very well, creating a balanced, pleasing image to look at.

Skin tones remain very well judged thanks to the firm’s Real Tone skin tone mapping, and autofocus was always quick to pick out my subjects. As a point-and-shoot experience, I don’t think it can be beaten.

Night Sight kicks in automatically in very low light, and while it still needs a second or two of steady hands for the sharpest shots, the detail is very impressive and the noise is kept to a minimum.

The main camera is paired with a 13MP ultrawide lens, which misses out on the Macro Focus close-up abilities of the pricier Pixel 8. Once again, colour balance, dynamic range, and exposure are very closely matched, and the level of detail is impressive. There’s some softening and distortion at the edges, but really, it’s another area where the Pixel 8a outperforms its rivals.

Unsurprisingly, there is no dedicated telephoto lens, but Google’s Super Res zoom adds up to 8x magnification using software tricks. While these images don’t fare as well under close scrutiny, they remain perfectly usable between 2x and 4x zoom.

Finally, the 13MP selfie camera is also identical to the Pixel 7a. In good lighting conditions, the shots captured by the Pixel 7a’s front-facing camera are detailed, colourful, and devoid of noise, with only a minor step-down in quality once indoors. It excels in capturing finer facial details, and its dynamic range is quite respectable.

The real game changer when it comes to Pixel photography is the addition of Google’s AI-powered editing tools enabled by the G3 chip. These include features like Best Take, which lets you choose the best expression for everyone in a group shot, and Magic Editor, which lets you reposition and resize subjects. I find them really user-friendly in use, and think it’s great they’re now available at a more accessible price point. 

Software experience: AI everywhere

The Pixel 8a inherits Google’s Tensor G3 CPU from its bigger brothers, meaning this mid-range phone has the firepower of a full-on flagship. Android feels perfectly responsive, swiftly opening apps and smoothly handling split-screen multitasking. With 8GB of RAM, it excels at multitasking, while Google’s custom Titan M2 chip ensures robust hardware-level security. While most Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phones outperform the Pixel 8a in benchmarks, unless you’re deeply concerned about having the fastest phone available, you’re unlikely to notice a significant difference.

The entry-level Pixel 8a comes with 128GB of storage, which is about what I’d expect for the cash, but for the first time, Google now also offers a 256GB version. This addresses a gripe we had with previous A-series phones. If that’s still not enough, buyers qualify for discounted Google One cloud storage.

The Pixel 8a dropped with Android 14 on board, and will naturally be among the first in line for Android 15 once Google releases that version to the public. If you feel the need to have the latest software available, a Pixel remains your best bet. 

Adding to this, Google has promised at least seven years of security patches, which is outstanding if you’re shopping for a long-term handset. You’ll also get semi-regular Feature Drops like the rest of the Pixel line-up.

Of course, being a Pixel phone, the 8a doesn’t have any pre-installed bloat, just a full selection of Google-made apps, and the interface is just as Google intended. It’s simple to navigate and looks great in my eyes.

The big story this year is AI. The Pixel 8a is packed full of features to make your life easier. From Circle to Search to the At a Glance widget, both of which are neat little additions to make this affordable phone more practical.

Two notable additions are the AI-powered Pixel Call Assist features (like Call Screen, Direct My Call, Hold for Me, and Clear Calling), as well as the introduction of Audio Emojis, which aim to make your phone calls more expressive and engaging. Just tap on an emoji to trigger an audio reaction and visual effect – I like to use the laughing emoji after telling a joke, because I’m deeply insecure.

In the US, Pixel 8a users can access Google’s Gemini AI chatbot, but that’s currently unavailable in the UK and Europe.

Performance & battery life: business as usual

Pixel phones aren’t really known for their battery endurance, and the Pixel 8a doesn’t change that. With a 4492mAh battery, the Pixel 8a squeezes in a few more cells than the outgoing 7a, but in reality the difference will be negligible.

Google estimates a 24+ hour battery life which is achievable if you’re at home or in the office all day barely using your phone, but if you’re streaming music, using Google Maps, and doom-scrolling on a train, I’ve found you’ll probably need a battery top-up in the evening/overnight.

Extreme battery saver can get you out of a pinch by pausing everything except critical apps, boosting standby time to as much as three days. But this limits you to only using your phone for calls or texts while it’s enabled.

When it does come to charging, you’ll be doing it at 18W when plugged in, or 7.5W wireless. We said this in our Pixel 7a review, but this is the bare minimum for a modern phone and means it’ll take multiple hours to fully refuel the battery. It’s not outstandingly bad, but it’s not particularly great either. Chinese alternatives like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ remain leagues ahead here.

Google Pixel 8a verdict

With swift performance, sleek AI-powered software, and outstanding camera capabilities for its price, the Google Pixel 8a once again dominates the affordable smartphone market. It proves that you don’t need to spend over $500/£500 to get an excellent smartphone anymore. Its upgraded design and brighter screen give it the look and feel of a more expensive handset, pushing rival smartphone makers to catch up. When compared to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Nothing Phone 2, there really is no competition.

To increase the value proposition even further, Google will support this phone for seven years, which is very commendable in my eyes.

Okay, the charging speeds remain slightly behind rivals, and not all AI features are available to buyers in the UK and Europe, but unless you’re willing to spend nearly double the money on a flagship with even more versatile cameras, the Pixel 8a is everything you’ll ever need.

Google Pixel 8a technical specifications

It’s been crafted with direct input from the Air-Glaciers helicopter pilots. As far as brand partnerships go, I think this is a very cool collaboration.

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Of course, Hamilton has a long aviation heritage dating back to 1918 when some of the very first pilots put their trust in the brand’s watches and navigation instruments. Accuracy is key when it comes to serving the aviation community, and in rescue settings and extreme environments, this need for accuracy is enhanced even further.

Air-Glaciers is one of the most advanced helicopter rescue organizations in the world. It operates in the Swiss Alps and provides emergency medical services, including rapid response helicopter and aeroplane ambulance services to transport critically ill or injured patients to hospitals.

When creating the special edition Khaki Aviation Pilot, Hamilton designers and the Air-Glaciers team considered every detail of the watch during the design process. From materials to functionality, every aspect of the reference was carefully considered to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability in the field.

For the watch’s 42mm case, titanium was selected for its hypoallergenic qualities and strength-to-weight ratio. Opting for titanium cut the watch’s weight by 45-percent. Air-Glaciers crews spend long days on rescues, so comfort is essential.

This version of the Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features a blue dial and super-legible white indices, numerals, and hands. Setting itself apart from the standard model, the Air-Glaciers special edition has a red and white striped seconds hand.

The Khaki Aviation Pilot Air-Glaciers features Hamilton’s Swiss Made H-30 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve with Nivachron balance spring for better resistance to magnetic fields, temperature variation and shocks.

To enhance the wearability, a nylon outer, leather-lined Velcro strap with full customization for fit further reduces weight compared to a metal bracelet.

The special edition reference also comes with an extra suede nubuck strap and exclusive Pelican Ruck Case R40 packaging.

The Khaki Aviation Pilot Air-Glaciers is available in-store and online now, priced at £1285.

As far as I’m concerned, they’re perfectly designed for me. I love stock Android, the amazing camera setups, and genuinely useful features such as Best Take, Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur. I never play games or do anything particularly intensive on my phone, so the slightly lower specs compared to other flagship smartphones have never really bothered me, but there is one thing that has always annoyed me…

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I like small phones, and the Google Pixel Pro phones, which often come with upgraded hardware over the standard models, are only available in larger sizes.

For example, the Pixel 8 Pro has a 6.7in display and features a zoom lens and more superior ultrawide lens, as well as more RAM and ‘Video Boost’, which is essentially Night Sight for videos. The more compact 6.2in Pixel 8 misses out on these features.

Now, have I ever really missed those features since opting for the standard Pixel? Probably not, but as a diehard Pixel fan I would appreciate all of the latest features available (just in a smaller form factor).

It’s worth mentioning that Google is actually relatively good when it comes to this – take a look at the iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineups and you’ll see a massive difference between the smaller entry-level phones and the large range toppers.

But I’m not interested in those other brands – I’m Pixel till I die. Which is why the latest Google Pixel 9 Pro leak really excites me.

New images from Rozetked show Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, alongside a Pixel 9 Pro that’s the same size as the standard Pixel.

I think it’s great that we might finally get Google’s very best camera setup in a normal-sized phone. 

The leak shows the standard Pixel 9 with a two-camera system (presumably a standard and ultra-wide), while both the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL have triple-camera systems (standard, ultra-wide, and zoom).

We also get a glimpse at the new design language for the Pixel phones, with a pill-shaped camera bump rather than a bar spanning the entire width of the phone.

I think it looks much neater, and love the more premium-looking designs.

We didn’t see a Google Pixel 9 Pro teaser at Google I/O 2024 last night, so we’ll probably have to wait for the annual ‘Made by Google’ hardware event in October for the full reveal. I can’t wait, but in the meantime, stay tuned to Stuff for the latest updates.

From its sleek design to its comprehensive health-tracking features, the Apple Watch has seamlessly integrated itself into our everyday lives.

It sets itself apart with a user-friendly interface, an ecosystem that harmonizes perfectly with other Apple devices, and advanced sports and fitness tracking. Of course, all of this tech comes with a high asking price, so you’ll want to hunt for an elusive Apple discount.

Whether you want the absolute latest Apple Watch on your wrist or an older model such as the Watch SE, you’ve come to the right place if you want to find the very latest Apple Watch deals – our widgets constantly scan the internet for the lowest prices around.

Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals

The Apple Watch Series 9 is the very latest Apple Watch model. It’s available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, the new-gen smartwatch improves on last year’s effort with new colours, new straps, faster internals and a much brighter screen. It also gains new gesture controls, aimed at improving accessibility and convenience.

The Apple Watch Series 9 RRP is $399 / £399 and, as it’s still a relatively new model, discounts are thin on the ground. Having said that, there are a few discounts around:

Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals

Looking for something a little beefier? The adventure- and fitness-focused Apple Watch Ultra 2 improves on the original model with a significantly brighter screen and some brand-new gesture interactions. It sticks with the same 49mm size as its predecessor. This is more of a modest upgrade than many were expecting, with a focus on refinement. All the biggest changes are found on the inside, including a new Apple Silicon S9 chipset.

Best Apple Watch SE deals

Because of Apple’s premium-first approach, it can be tempting to gloss over its lower-priced models because they often lack the latest-generation tech. But when trying to save money, it’s certainly worth considering these SE models.

The 2022 Watch SE uses the same chip inside as the Watch 8 and Watch Ultra. It has almost all of the Apple Watch core experience. It tracks sleep and all the exercise you need, supports Apple Pay, works great with your iPhone and… what more do most people need?

Best Apple Watch Series 8 deals

The Apple Watch Series 8 is the previous generation, but if you’re looking to save money, this could be the Apple Watch to go for. In our Apple Watch Series 8 review, we praised the smartwatch for its design, premium materials, advanced health tracking and excellent screen.

Seeing as the Series 9 isn’t the biggest upgrade over the Series 8, you could argue that this is the best Apple watch to go for if you’re looking to save money. Just remember, though, that this model will stop receiving software updates before the Series 9, so if it’s longevity you’re after – opt for the newest model.

Best Apple Watch Ultra deals

The first generation Apple Watch Ultra was only launched in 2022, but it’s already been replaced by the Ultra 2. Does that mean you should ignore the old model and buy the newest generation instead? Not if you’re looking to save money!

The Ultra 2 brings some welcome upgrades, but isn’t a massive overhaul. There are some new sensors for improved location and heart-rate tracking, as well as a much brighter screen. They’re things you can live without, quite frankly.

With the original Ultra you still get the aerospace-grade titanium casing, oversized display, action button and 36-hour battery life. Perfect for getting lost in the wilderness.

Best Apple Watch Series 7 deals

Going back even further than the Series 8 is the Series 7. This model introduced new, larger sizes and display, a slightly rounder design and numerous software improvements in watchOS 8.

You might be able to pick up a very discounted Series 7 model, but really, you should probably just get an Apple Watch SE (2022) instead.

If you didn’t find what you’re looking for here, check out our guides to the best smartwatches and best fitness trackers for more wearable recommendations.

But, as much as I like these new watches, I can’t purchase one as they sold out immediately (and they’re slightly out of my budget). I’ve written about why I don’t think they should be limited editions here, but luckily enough, there are plenty of vintage models on eBay at much more affordable prices…

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If you missed last week’s story, TAG Heuer teamed up with lifestyle brand Kith to bring back these legendary Formula 1 watches. The 10 new colourways are inspired by standout models from TAG’s past, but each has been updated with modern materials.

You can find all the information in Stuff’s TAG Heuer Formula 1 | Kith explainer, where I talk about each new model in detail.

At first, I thought I could resist the temptation of getting one, but after seeing everyone from Max Verstappen to Alexandra Daddario wearing one at the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, I knew I had to scratch the itch. After persuading myself, I was ready to jump on the bandwagon (the exact same thing happened with the MoonSwatch).

The original Formula 1 collection was released in 1986, and it stood out for using an innovative case construction – a mixture of a stainless steel inner case coated with fibreglass, and a plastic bezel. The original Formula 1 was foundational to the success and longevity of TAG Heuer, with over three million pieces produced.

A lot of those original watches still exist today, although due to the cheaper materials used, many look worse for wear. The original bezels were made from soft plastic (rather than the steel, aluminium, or ceramic of more traditional watches) so most have been scratched beyond recognition. The brittle plastic straps didn’t weather too well either.

I spent hours trawling through eBay listings, assessing how badly damaged each bezel was, looking for the best combination of price, colour, and condition.

I eventually found a 35mm orange model in Japan for £160. This is a little cheaper than most of the other models on eBay, the pictures were blurry, the strap had been replaced, and the listing mentioned a small chip in the crystal (but no scratches on the bezel). Of course, it didn’t have a box or papers either.

It was throwing up a few red flags. Were those blurry images hiding something? I messaged the seller asking for more pictures. He didn’t have any, but he said the watch was in good condition, so I took the plunge (I figured at £160, it isn’t too much of a gamble).

The watch arrived seven days later wrapped in bubble wrap. I carefully opened up the packaging and was very pleased with what greeted me. The watch was in great condition. The small chip in the crystal is barely noticeable and the bezel looks almost new.

I love the bright orange colour, contrasting with the silver aluminium case, grey/lavender dial, and maroon minute track and hands.

I swapped the third party leather strap it came on for a matching orange silicone strap I had laying around. It’s a shame to miss out on the character of the original strap, but from what I’ve heard, these aren’t too comfortable anyway (so much so TAG Heuer replaced plastic for rubber in the Kith editions). If I ever do want to get the official TAG Heuer strap, I’ve read you can get replacement parts ordered from a TAG Heuer boutique.

This compact quartz watch is lightweight and comfortable to wear – I can see it getting a lot of wrist time this summer.

So, if you missed out on the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith watches at the weekend, I’d recommend you head over to eBay and find a vintage one. They’re fun, affordable, and a great entry to the TAG Heuer brand.

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That means this affordable phone will have features like Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, and Gemini Nano, all for less than £500 / $500. I think that’s unbelievable value.

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The first thing you’ll notice about the Google Pixel 8a is the new design, however. It’s designed to feel even better you you hand, with rounded edges, a matte back, and a polished aluminium frame. I think it looks more premium (and more fun) than any other mid-range phone on the market.

It’s available in two new colours, Aloe (a limited-edition green colour) and Bay (a calming blue). These new colours sit alongside the more neutral Obsidian and Porcelain (AKA black and white).

The phone is the most durable A-Series phone yet, with an IP67 rating, which means it can handle slips, spills and dust.

The next thing you’ll notice about the new Pixel 8a is the new Actua display. It’s 40% brighter than the Pixel 7a and it has a higher refresh rate at 120Hz.

For the first time ever, there’s a larger storage capacity option in the A-Series range, at 256GB, giving you more space for apps and photos.

Speaking of photos, photograph is one of the main reasons you’ll want the Pixel 8a. The Pixel 7a was one of the best smartphone cameras around and the 8a aims to continue that tradition.

The Pixel 8a features a dual rear camera with a 64-megapixel main lens and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. It comes equipped with a 13-megapixel front facing camera as well, with a wide angle view which is perfect for group selfies.

As previously mentioned, the Pixel 8a is packed with AI-powered tools to make the most out of your photos and videos. These include; ‘Best Take’ which lets you choose what you think is the best expression for everyone in a series of photos, ‘Magic Editor’ which lets you reposition and resize objects in an image, and ‘Audio Magic Eraser’ which easily removes distracting sounds in your videos.

The Pixel 8a also includes Super Res Zoom up to 8x and features such as Night Sight, Photo Unblur, and Real Tone.

If you think the Pixel 8a gives you a pared back Pixel experience just because it’s cheaper, you’d be wrong. The 8a includes features like Circle to Search, Call Screen, Direct My Call, and the At a Glance widget.

Pixel 8a also introduces ‘Audio Emojis’ which aims to make your phone calls more expressive and engaging. With Audio Emojis, just tap on an emoji to trigger an audio reaction and visual effect.

Finaly, Google is promising seven years of software support, including security updates and Android upgrades. That’s very impressive for a phone in this price range.

The Pixel 8a is available to pre-order today with prices starting at £499. The phone will go on sale May 14.

The cycling-themed chronograph is super lightweight, using a carbon composite case (just like the fastest race bikes) and a high-performance Manufacture Calibre.

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Of course, a watch engineered with professional cycling in mind needs to stand up to the extreme demands of the sport, so the FXD Chrono Cycling Edition features titanium elements that help make the watch more robust.

The 43mm black carbon composite case features fixed strap bars, and measures just 13.2mm thick (which is a far bit slimmer than the regular Black Bay Chrono at 14.4mm).

It’s not only the durability of the watch that Tudor designers considered – it’s also intended to be useful to riders while they’re putting in time on the bike. So, whereas a typical tachymetric scale on a chronograph is calibrated to the speeds of motorsport, the Cycling Edition features a scale that is more suited to cycling.

The red chronograph scale is wrapped around the dial in a spiral, allowing the average speeds that cyclists routinely operate at to be read at a glance.

The matt black dial also puts legibility first and foremost – using the Tudor Pro Cycling Team colours. The signature square hour markers and “Snowflake” hands offer larger luminous surfaces and are fashioned from luminescent ceramic composite for enhanced legibility.

Powering the Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition is the Manufacture Calibre MT5813 with a column wheel mechanism and vertical clutch. It comes complete with a signature tungsten openwork monobloc rotor.

The MT5813 has a 70-hour power reserve, silicon balance spring, and is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

The watch is presented on a single-piece fabric strap, made up of a 22mm solid black jacquard-woven technical fabric and a traditional buckle.

If you’re serious about cycling and fancy picking up the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition, it’s available now priced at £4560.

The rechargeable electric shavers we’re highlighting here are the cream of the crop, with multiple blades, easy-to-clean heads and some serious luxury vibes. If you’re going to run a buzzing machine over an important part of your body every morning, it had better be a good one, so here are three of the best.

The best electric shavers you can buy today:

1. Braun Series 9 Pro+

Braun’s latest shaver has to be one of the most hi-tech of its kind. From its ProLift trimmer designed to gently cut tough hairs to its Sonic Technology, which helps gently capture more stubble thanks to rapid micro-vibrations, it’s all about innovation. To keep the luxury vibes coming, it even comes with a mobile charging case for up to 90 minutes of power on the go.

Is it any good?

The Pro+ followed the contours of my face with ease, offering a pleasant, pull-free experience. And since I didn’t have to make multiple passes over the same areas, my chops were left smooth and with no irritation. I’m also low-key obsessed with the bundled 6-in-1 SmartCare Centre, which makes cleaning it a breeze.

2. Panasonic Series 900+

The Series 900+ is unique in that it packs a whopping six blades over the standard three or four. But why? Well, it’s not just to show off: two lift blades pull hair up, two thick stubble blades chop it off, and two finish blades smooth things over. This kooky configuration is claimed to chomp through 80% of hairs in just one pass, meaning the shaver can tackle longer, more dense stubble.

Is it any good?

Despite a cumbersome design, the 900+ is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre around the face. Results are impressive too: it glides effortlessly over skin, leaving everything feeling smooth with little irritation. Plus it automatically ramps up the power when taking on longer hairs. Expect about 10 days of shaving per charge.

3. Remington Limitless X9

Sporting a 360° head that can pivot in all directions, the Limitless X9 rotary shaver has been designed with comfort in mind. Since its flex blades follow the contours of your mug, it munches its way through stubble without needing to be passed over the skin multiple times. This, along with its three ‘comfort rings’, means gentler shaving with less irritation than wet razors.

Is it any good?

This handsome shaver is just so easy to use: it’s light in the hand and zooms across the face. It can deliver a few nips here and there, which isn’t unusual for a lower-priced shaver like this, but overall you can expect a close and comfortable shave. And its intelligent LED display shows how many shaves you have left, which is a nice touch.

How to choose the best electric shaver

Okay, so you’re thinking about buying an electric shaver but don’t know where to start? Well, the first decision you’ll need to make is often between the two primary types: foil and rotary.

Foil shavers employ straight heads housing oscillating blades beneath a thin, perforated foil, offering a close and precise shave. On the other hand, rotary shavers feature circular heads with spinning blades, adept at navigating the contours of your face with ease.

Which is best comes down to personal preference, but generally, we prefer foil shavers at Stuff.

Another crucial consideration is whether you prefer the convenience of dry shaving or the luxury of a wet shave. While some electric shavers are designed exclusively for dry use, others are equipped to handle shaving cream or gel in wet conditions. Opting for a waterproof shaver (which all of the above are) suitable for wet use opens up the possibility of enjoying a refreshing shave in the shower or with your preferred shaving products.

When it comes to electric shaver specs, battery life and charging time are paramount. Assessing how long the shaver’s battery lasts on a single charge and how swiftly it recharges can significantly impact your grooming routine. For those frequently on the move or seeking hassle-free maintenance, a longer battery life and swift charging capabilities are absolutely indispensable.

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You can find all the information in Stuff’s TAG Heuer Formula 1 | Kith explainer, where I break down the history of the Formula 1 watch and talk about each new model in detail. Here, though, I’ll talk about something that annoys me about the new release… the fact that these watches are limited editions.

• I bought a vintage TAG Heuer Formula 1 for £160 and I couldn’t be happier

There are 10 new watches in total, seven vibrant watches are exclusive to Kith and are limited to 250 pieces each, there are also two Kith exclusive models with steel bracelets, each limited to 350 pieces. TAG Heuer boasts two exclusives, limited to 825 pieces each, and finally, there’s a shared model between TAG Heuer and Kith, limited to 1350 pieces. That’s 5450 watches in total (if my maths is correct).

Now, this launch shouldn’t be a surprise – everyone expected TAG Heuer to reintroduce the plastic-bezel Formula 1 ever since the MoonSwatch collaboration between Swatch and Omega became an outstanding, headline-dominating success. Plastic, affordable watches linked to premium brands are in vogue, and if you’ve got a model with genuine history, you’d be foolish not to make the most of it.

The original Formula 1 collection was released in 1986, and it stood out for using an innovative case construction – a mixture of a stainless steel inner case coated with fibreglass, and a plastic bezel. The original Formula 1 was foundational to the success and longevity of TAG Heuer, with over three million pieces produced.

It’s even the reason some people got into watch collecting, one of whom was Kith founder Ronnie Fieg, who, like so many others, bought one as his first watch when he was younger.

It seems to me that because these new 2024 models are so limited, they’ll fail to have the same cultural impact as the original.

The MoonSwatch was an outstanding success, in part, due to its non-limited nature. Of course, the affordable Bioceramic chronograph was incredibly difficult to buy when it first launched. You’ll remember the long queues and the insane reseller prices which only aided in building hype around the release, but if the MoonSwatch was a limited edition, it would have been a flash in the pan.

Two years after the initial launch, all models (aside from the MoonShine Gold) are still available, with new Snoopy models even being added, so patient collectors can walk into a Swatch store and buy one.

Looking to the future…

Now it’s time to put my speculation hat on – are these first Formula 1 | Kith models just the first wave of watches to test the water and build hype? Will TAG Heuer bring out non-limited edition, TAG Heuer-only branded watches in the future? Personally, I hope so.

TAG Heuer went to the trouble of tracking down the original supplier of the case, along with the very same mould that was used for the pieces made in 1986. That seems like a lot of effort for 5500 watches, don’t you think?

Of course, there are also a number of colourways TAG Heuer still hasn’t revived, such as the awesome ‘Ghostbuster’ reference, as well as my personal favourite orange model. Maybe we could see these re-released in the future? Time will tell…

In the meantime, check out the Formula 1 | Kith collection. The watches will be available to buy on Monday 6th May at all Kith shops, 10AM on Kith’s website & the Kith App.