Verdict The Forerunner 70 is a great running smartwatch that unfortunately isn’t as affordable as its predecessor, the Forerunner 55. AdvertisementDesign and screenAvailable in four coloursFeatures an AMOLED touchscreen and physical buttonsWaterproof up to 50 metres depthThe Forerunner 70 is a small watch. You want the best Garmin for smartwatch features If you’re looking for the best that Garmin has to offer in smartwatch features, you’ll need to spend considerably more to get that. The Forerunner 70 doesn’t include NFC to enable contactless payments or feature a built-in music player, as you will find on the Forerunner 170. The Forerunner 70, however, offers longer battery life than the Forerunner 170.