Fossil Gen 6 is also trendy and fresh as it manages to feature a classic of an analog watch with all the features that you would expect from a smartwatch. Its face which you can make as personal, and its customizable straps will help anyone be on point in style throughout the modern days of their digital lives. It has a heart rate monitor, GPS and will notify you for incoming calls or text — as well as social media. It even has a battery that can last around 14 days, for occasional use, and is also water resistant so it's ideal to wear every day.
Specifications
- Screen: 1.28 inch AMOLED display
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
- Operating System: Wear OS™ by Google
- Battery: 330mAh
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours
- Bluetooth: 5.0, Wi-Fi
- Sensors: Heart rate monitor, GPS, accelerometer / gyro / barometer
- Water proofing: 5ATM (50m)
- Size: 44mm x 44mm x 12.5mm
- Weight: 55 grams
Design and Display
It features an iconic watch design with a round face and swappable straps that the Fossil Gen 6. The watch comes in multiple colours and style options so you can get one that meets your own aesthetic. This bright and colourful 1.28-inch AMOLED display is perfectly fine for all but the brightest of sunny outdoor days, providing easy readability in most lighting conditions. The screen is always-on meaning you can tell the time and see your notifications in a passing glance.
Features
The Fossil Gen 6 is an impressive smartwatch with many useful features. Here are some of the features:
Heart Rate Monitor: The watch has an integrated heart rate monitor which measures your heartbeat around the clock. You can also monitor heart rate with the watch during workouts.
GPS: There is a GPS inside this smartwatch so it can track your distance, pace and route during runs or walks.
Alerts: In our daily life it is very common to receive calls, texts and social media messages. You can also modify your alerts to where you will only get notifications from significant individuals.
Google Assistant: The watch has the Google Assistant built in, so you can use your voice to control all of your smart home devices and set alarms.
Google Pay: Watch seems to be supported by Google pay, so you can make a payment using your wrist.
Step calories burned distance sleep fitness tracking The watch can also monitor your workout activities and set fitness targets.
Ok, this is the most basic of all — music playback: The watch may house some songs to be able to play those. Or you can almost store your phone music to control it from the clock.
The Fossil Gen 6 offers a battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge. That should be enough for a full day's use without needing to recharge.
Overall Impression
For the price, which is both high and expected for Fossil, it gets you plenty of style and enough innovation to make this a formidable smartwatch at face value. The watch is good looking and comfortable, with a long life battery. It is also filled with functionalities, ensuring it is a multi-purpose and helpful gadget. The Fossil Gen 6 is among the few smartwatches that can check all of these boxes, and then some.
Additional Information
Fossil Gen 6 (Android, iOS)
You can choose a watch in many colours and styles
It also has 5ATM (up to50 metres) of water-resistant support.
It can track your heart rate, map a GPS run and send notifications for calls, texts and on specific social media.
This watch has a long battery life and is waterproof, making it ideal for daily use.
The Best Pixel 6 Pro Screen Protectors
The 1.28-inch AMOLED display of the Fossil Gen 6 is a beauty and should be rugged as well. Though it is prone to smudges, scratches and cracks as well. One item you should get right away is a screen protector, to shield your watch from scratches.
Screenshield Optic+ Range of screen protectors
The Optic+ screen protector from Screenshield is a great way to protect your Fossil Gen 6's display. The Optic+ range includes:
Anti-glare screen protectors: Dimming the screen, Turn down your brightness level and on anti-glare glass.
Nano glass screen protectors: The same protection as tempered glass, but thinner and more supple.
Premium Film screen protectors: They provide decent scratch and impact protection, but they are less durable than those made from tempered glass.
Blue light blocking screen protectors: Minimise the level of blue mild beaming from your watch display.
Clear Diamond Anti-Viral Screen Guards
Clear Diamond Anti-Viral screen protectors can neutralise 99.24% of viruses-including COVID-19-within just half an hour, leaving behind less than a single bacteria cell after 10 minutes in more than 99% cases!
Shipping Information
Screenshield only delivers to New Zealand, Australia and the USA.
Installing a screen protector properly requires some care so you do not damage your watch’s display. When that happens, you should replace your screen protector.
