IT'S ABOUT TIME

WATCH out! There’s a new face in town... a wrist-worn smart device that won’t break the bank.

- JUSTIN CONNOLLY

CMF’s third version of its smartwatch - they've called it the Watch 3 Pro - hit shops this week with a long list of features and a very decent price.

The budget brand - created, of course, by Nothing, makers of smartphones and an increasingly large roster of headphones dropped the new timepiece somewhat unexpectedly, just a few weeks after its parent company released its first flagship phone.

And it looks very cool.

It offers a number of improvements over the Watch Pro 2 (yes, they moved the number in the naming system for the 3 Pro...). But it also drops the removable bezel, which allowed Pro 2 users to customise the look of their watch.

On the plus side, though, the 3 Pro has an improved heart rate sensor, a better battery life and more powerful GPS tracking.

There’s also a slightly bigger screen at 1.43in.

There are three colour options - a light grey and dark grey, plus an organ option which teams a dark grey watch with orange accents and strap. They all look very nice indeed.

The watch features 131 sports modes and uses AI to analyse your goals and stats to create a custom workout plan for you.