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Took me a while to get the joke; regarding Fossil's battery life. It is no more efficient than any other WearOS watches. Battery life, in short, sucks.
Thanks for the detailed review. However, I disagree that people are only buying this watch for the looks and not for fitness. If that was the case they would opt for a regular fossil. The fitness and tracking features in addition to the appealing looks all contribute in making this a great watch. I hope Fossil can improve the accuracy of the GPS in future updates.
I got the Galaxy Watch 4 and I seriously think it's an amazing watch. It just sucks that the Wear OS platform is kind of lacking in apps, but with the new unified platform I believe companies that left Wear OS before may come back again and maybe attract new developers and maybe higher quality apps.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic now a month and a love it so much. But the Fossil Gen 6 would be my alternative, if the GW4 would not exists. These are really the most beautiful, stylish and noble smartwatches on earth. They are not only smart, they are Jewellery on your wrist. We will never understand how someone really can use the most ugly smartwatch on earth, the apple watch. It simply looks ugly and cheap!!!
I just bought the Galaxy watch4 classic... very disappointed in the battery life. I don't use it for anything other than time and occasionally a text message and don't even get 16 hours out of it. WIFI is off and so is most other stuff. I have been trying to find a good replacement and was looking at the Mobvoi pro3 or the fossil gen6. I drive a truck for a living so I don't really care about all the health and fitness stuff, I do work out but most of those features are not my primary concern. I NEED battery life and easy messages, emails, Pandora, etc. I love the look of the Fossil but not sure yet between the pro 3 or the gen 6. Is the wearOS an update that would be installed or is that something that would be released in a new watch? Not a tech guy so I'm not even really sure what the wearos is or does exactly. LOL Also since I don't do much on the fitness side does that even effect what I am looking for? How durable is the Glass on the Gen6?
Google's wearOS is an Operating system for android watches, like, Android/ iOS for Mobiles and macOS/Windows for desktops. It's going to be an Over the air update for the watch to update to wearOS 3. You would essentially need an internet connection to do that. That's about it!
Great review! Love your videos. How does it compare to the GW4 Classic in terms of feel (size and actual display) and health tracking (heart rate sensor)?
Thanks so much Marcus! I am happy to be your go-to for tech reviews! I do wish the Fossil Gen 6 would have a rotating bezel, but I imagine there is a library of patents surrounding that beauty
Smartwatch doesn't need to be saved, it's already here to stay. The whole smartwatch industry is experiencing a big surge since smart watches became health oriented and now incorporate a plethora of useful sensors like ECG, blood pressure, SPO2 etc. Also let's add fall detection, wich was also one of the biggest selling points that helped the smartwatch industry to take off. Indeed having an unified platform will help the android smart watches gain even more popularity, though.
Damn. Very impressive microphone on the Gen 6 almost as good if not as good as the GW4. I have the GW4 but I love Fossil watches my first smart watch was a Gen 3. I'll maybe buy the Gen 6 when it gets WearOS 3.
what battery life are u getting on GW 4....bro pls share ur view i am confuse between this 2 watch. already i have GW 3 41mm LTE which have a pathetic battery life not even last for a day
I've been loving my watch. If anyone is having issues with the battery, disable Wifi. It seems to be on more than it should and draining the battery quite fast. Disabling it I can now wear it to bed with 100%, wake up, go for a 1 hour workout with GPS and charge it at night before bed with always on display daily mode. SpO2 tracking is muuuch more accurate than the Samsung if that matters to you. The GPS seems to be a bit all over the place but stays roughly on track. Hopefully they can smooth it out with updates. A very solid watch without Samsung putting Bixby and Samsung Pay down your throat. Couldn't recommend more highly with the fast charging too.
I have Samsung watch 4 classic. Am using Google pay, never ever used Samsung pay, never used Bixby, so Samsung doesn't shove them down your throat, instead, they gives yoore options which are very useful most times.
@@coolguysandeep1197 I manually start my workouts and have no issues with the start of them being missing, but the lines aren't the neatest looking. Mostly on track but a bit wobbly, I'm fine with it.
@@coolguysandeep1197 I bought the metal strap one and it digs into my wrist a bit at the buckle part but aside from that the actual watch is fantastic.
Great review! I have the Gen 6 now, after several disappointing weeks with the Galaxy Watch 4. There is a lot to like with Gen 6, and I love the design (except for the huge bezel) but I'm probably going to return this one too. The health and fitness tracking is just not very good, and not having OS3 is a major bummer. All these tech companies are driving me nuts with this release the gadget NOW, without their major features available.
If you truly want a better health and fitness experience, I suggest trying a Garmin or polar, etc. I had the original gear frontier edition, then the fossil gen 5, and now the garmin forerunner 935. In terms of fitness and sleep tracking and battery life the Garmin blows out the competition. Yes you lose some snatch watch features, but you gain the fitness and battery life if you're more into that.
I have the galaxy watch 4 its almost perfect but the only thing is annoying to me is the battery. Am not asking much just 24 hours of battery life. Fast charging is needed so I don't need to loose more time not traking.
The bezel on the GW4 and Actives are big too, and the TW E3. It’s no big deal as we should be using dark faces anyway for the battery life This watch is guaranteed to get the update more so with the 4100 plus chip. The gen 6 and couple others will also receive the update.
I bought one and it's worked great so far. Deciding factor was a would rather have wear os 2 temporarily with Google assistant vs getting a Galaxy watch with wear os 3 now but being stuck with Bixby.
This guy is getting paid. After an 8 hours workday. If u turn watch off. U may get a second day. I sent this watch back already. Doesn't compare to the ticwatch pro 3. Battery wise. Especially if u got it on that great sale ticwatch had. Fossil had two years to design something great. Different. They failed. Well in my eyes. I wish all fossil gen 6 users the best.
@@Mikedolo456 Well, had the TWP1 and it was bulky and again, to the best design. That's just my opinion, and voiced by many others. Not saying it's not a great watch. But that battery life is is incredible for a full featured watch.
I will never understand why smart watches have a black glass bezel instead of overlapping it with the stainless steels on the sides (RE: iPhone 2G’s chrome bezels) for a more edge to edge look. Yeah yeah, swiping is yuckier that way but honestly it’s a watch. Make it look better.
@@MikeOBrienMedia yes and there may also be sensors there as well like the ambient light sensor but that can go under the display or if they really want to cheap out they can make cutouts. It would still look better.
@@coolicz you’re right actually, it does exactly what I suggest. I just think the design is a little ugly in my opinion but it’s totally subjective. I don’t like the style at all and how the edges go up so high. Some people like it for durability though.
@@coolicz I also think Samsung is tacky when it comes to the materials they use on their devices. This isn’t stainless steel. It’s polished aluminum and made to look like stainless steel. They do this with their smartphones too.
I bought the Ticwatch and then returned it. I loved the features but hated the size. I want to benefit from the tech but I am going to have to wait until they have a size that fits my little t-Rex arms. Thanks for the review, very informative.
What REALLY is impressive is the ultra wide, ugly bezel! But the wide edge has its advantages! Meanwhile, Fossil makes it wide enough so that I can put my coffee cup on it without covering the display! No seriously, I like big watches with peek-hole display! While Apple makes the bezel smaller and smaller, it gets bigger and bigger on Android watches! I would really like to be able to switch to Android again... but... no, not this way!
@@MikeOBrienMedia This is what makes building smart watches difficult, a good display to body ratio, while at the same time keeping increasing the battery life. I hate to be forced to use the Apple watch because that forces me to use an iPhone, but... they are still years ahead of the competition! And while I like the look of round watches it is simply impractical for such small touch displays... I mean it already is difficult enough to read and to fit enough text on it... but with a round form factor, it really gets worse!
@@MikeOBrienMedia your reviews have been very helpful. I’ve been using an iPhone 7 Plus since launch and thinking seriously about making a switch to android, and needed the info you’ve been providing - including replacing my Apple Watch SE.
@Shamsheera Ashraf I’ve been thinking about the S21 Ultra on a good sale price, but I’m waiting to see what the Pixel 6/Pro has to offer. How about you? Have you got some other recommendations for me?
Sorry, but there's also Huawei with amazing smartwatches made of titanium and sapphire glass covering the display! Sure it doesn't have Google Pay, which is a big con, but because it doesn't have many other unnecessary features, the battery life is crazy-long, which for me is more important than anything else.
I reset my fossil smart watch when I paired it give me direct barcode of fossil app , when i tried to pair it with wear os app i cant , the watch didnt see the app , i rest it again and the same thing happened, how i can reconnec it with Wear os app .. please advice
looks nice but I'll keep my gen5 until it's updated to wearos 3. by then the bugs will hopefully be worked out and maybe the price will go down. would be great if there was a trade in program
Less concerned about Wear OS 3. Can wait. More concerned about inaccurate GPS and no swim tracking. Would be an easy buy for me if those boxes were ticked. As it stands right now, won't buy. Tired of Samsung trying to lure me into their Google-competing app-system, so won't buy galaxy watch 4 either. Will wait for better, purer options. This could have been it. Too bad.
Hot damn, 3 minutes upon upload. Haven't been this early for a long while now. Keep up the good work Mike! Looking forward to Wear OS3 as a unified platform.
Great review! Im looking forward to the comparing video.. samsung..ticwatch.. fossil. Ticwatch shop soon launch a new Pro version.. guess the same will apply forvthat one. Need to wait for wear os3
Awesome review man! I'm planning on getting the watch. I think it's definitely worth it if the Wear 3.0 update is guaranteed. Always appreciate your reviews 👍
I loved my gen 5 for like the 6 months it lasted dunno if I was just mine this seems better build quality the one bug bear I had with the 5 was every time you bent your wrist up it activated the middle button super annoying.
Turning on notifications now for the side by side review for this and the watch 4 coming in the next week or two! Great video can't wait for the next. I hate that fossil has the better battery and charge speed but limited OS and poor health tracking while Samsung has wear OS3, better health tracking, but absolute garbage charge speed and limited customization!
Absolutely! Super annoying. Unfortunately, this is a weird time for smartwatch(s). I went with the Gen 6 because I can't stand slow charging and that many reviews complain that that gw4 doesn't last an entire day.
Well I had one of these from December of 2021 through February 2024 when I upgraded tk a Samsung GALAXY Watch 5 Pro. The battery life was an issue on the Gen 6 from day 1 and while it did improve with WearOS 3, it was still not a watch I could wear without charging daily. Overall the watch was buggy and frustrating. It was a very pretty watch that served me for 2 years but the Samsung is far better for me.
First of all, I already purchased the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, so I'm not buying the Fossil. That being said, the poor fitness tracking would be a deal breaker for me. Also, the rotating crown on the Galaxy is the best navigation tool on any smart watch IMHO.
My gen 6 can not receive notifications like whatsapp, messages, emails etc etc.. it can receive calls only... Resetting the watch solve the problem for only around ½ hour... Then, the problem came back... Can you please help me?
I own a Mont Blanc connected, pixel watch and ticwatch 3, no Samsung products, my wife does but I'm no Samsung fanboy nonetheless I would consider buying the Sammy watch 5 but I would never consider a Fossil Smartwatch since FB marketplace is literally full of theses, when you ask sellers why they sell it most answer "it's to buy a Samsung watch 4/5" Makes you think a bit...
Can you believe theres a “smart”watch out there that counts your calories when you work out but completely malfunctions if it comes in contact with your sweat because youre working out? Such a “smart” watch in 2022 would be a JOKE! Oh, wait, its the Fossil Gen 6! I naively gave this piece of shit watch a B+, but after seeing that it ALWAYS short circuits and shuts down for two days after working out with it and the watch touching my sweat, I now give the carastrophic failure a D- How in the HELL do you program a watch to count your calories so people can work out with it but then you make it unable to withstand the smallest bead of sweat that happens while the wearer is working out??? Whats the point??? Warning!: Do NOT bother getting this watch if youre into working out. It wont even last three months (mine short cicuited and shut down after two and a half). Worst way to waste $300 USD. Youve been warned! God what a miserable failure of a watch..
Why does it have such a HUGE black frame around the display? The entire watch case including bezel and buttons looks great! But why the fck they make a screen such small. the case is oversized to fit the battery and the proportions. Just take a look and compare similar fossil regular watch to this. For me, it's an aesthetic failure. GW4 is not beautiful but it is coherent and designed with thoughts.
Here i am watching this because apple watches are hideous and I want a nice looking smartwatch with my iphone 😂 Edit: i noticed the iphone in the video..do you use this with an iphone? All I want is some light fitness tracking, and swappable watch faces. Don’t need ANYTHING else at all. Will these two things work?
I just have this watch for a couple days, not a fan. The battery drain super fast from 100 to 90% just in 30 minutes even though i am not using it. Of course i turn everything off. I don't know why the battery is draining. Does anyone experience thing like this?
This is pointless, none of the promises Fossil made during the gen 6 smartwatch launch made way except for the charge rings fall. It has slower speeds when compared to my Skagen falster 3 which is again a gen 5 smartwatch, same screen size with chunky bezels, faster discharge rate than my gen 5 watches and slow charge feature😂 and bulkier too.. the list goes on.. Hope Wear OS 3 update fixes some issues atleast. Ah.. that itself is a con still there is no timeline on when Wear OS 3 will make its way to Fossil watches 😂.
I love Fossil! I cant stand my apple watch Im on my 2nd replacement for its crown not working and the esim not working. I want a watch that does heart, oxygen, workouts, and notifications.
once the battery is dead from continues charging like in a few years. You can throw the watch out as you cannot change the battery. So for over $200 watch its a throw away. No thank you. At least with Iwatch they can replace the battery. A lot of money for a throw away watch by Fossil.
Your Fitness tracking issue as far as tracking your distance has nothing to do with the GPS at all once you start or want to start say a jog or a run for example it takes these fitness apps about 10 minutes to register that you are doing a workout just in case you're not after 10 minutes it registers the average person at about you're in my age with you're in my weight should be able to run a half a mile in just about 10 minutes or less unless you are extremely unhealthy. So honestly it was tracking your run correctly just most people don't understand how these Fitness things work it won't automatically know that you're starting a workout until you actually press it to start the workout if you're waiting for it to decide if you are it needs time to come up with that deciding factor so it doesn't just start calculating you're on a workout when you're not doing anything more than chasing your kid down the street or teaching him how to ride a bike running behind him/her. Give it some credit 10 minutes for it to catch up isn't too shabby considering
Would this be a good smartwatch for an iPhone user? I don't like the look of an Apple Watch. I want something that looks like a normal/stylish day-to-day watch like this one. I'm currently using Fitbit Versa 2 and I'm looking to replace it soon.
Hi! Did you ever get an answer to this question? I would love a hybrid watch, but am bummed that most of them can’t be used with full functionality with iOS. I am not a fan of the Apple Watch. I currently wear a Gshock, but am looking for something nicer looking.
Gen 5 after using it for a month, entire screen and body dismantles off. Many times fossil tried to fix it still they couldn't so they refund back the money. Hope it would not be the same case with this Gen 6.
I'm eyeing this now that it's down to 180 on Amazon and wear os 3 is out. I have a gen 5 and gw4. the gw4 is great for the gym but I wear my gen5 when I want to dress up a bit. the battery life is terrible though.
I've fossil gen 6 watch in this watch there z the battery saver option in this category there r three options the last option z tym only I set that and now my watch just showing tym only I tried to get back to on and off the watch by pressing middle button but nothing happened. Plz guide how to reset the watch..
I've been waiting for your review as you're the best channel when it comes to smartwatches 👍 Can't wait for the comparisons with the Galaxy Watch 4 and TicWatch Pro models. Also the leaks and rumors are indicating TicWatch is about to release a bunch of different watches. Could this finally be the year WearOS & smart watches in general take off?
If you didn't download it yet I can tell you how where it was three is like on this device as I downloaded it and I do not like it I can tell you the different reasons why I don't like it as well but
Thanks for the review Mike! I'm honestly at a loss of what to do. I'm half tempted to wait it out and see if Google is going to release the Pixel Watch anytime soon, but if I have to wait until Spring 2021, I'm not sure I can wait that long. As a Google Pixel 5a owner, I'm currently leaning towards the Fossil Gen 6, but want to see how you compare it to the others in a side-by-side. Just wish Google Next would get here so we can all see if Google Pixel Watch is still a myth or fact.
Don't wait for a pixel watch. People have been passing on smartwatches to wait for a pixel watch for years. It is unlikely we will see one anytime soon
Inside scoop from Google is that their Watch project is going nowhere and it's best to not wait for one. It will be another couple years at the very least.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I appreciate your honesty! Thank you! Now, if anything, waiting for your side by side by side comparison to decide which to get for Wear OS 3!
@@ntn814 Not too sure, really. Mine out the box was fast but maybe it needs a few cycles. 45 is a pretty significant difference though so I'd contact support if you're worried.
I hate the black bezel around the screen!! Why they gotten to minimize it if it goes only one or two millimeters it would be okay. Why the screen can't read the metal part without this black bezel?
May 2023 here - jusr bought this bad boy on Amazon refurb for $118. I rocked the gen5 for over 2 years until some internals failed and the battery was shot. I do like the more sleek slim looking face of the 5 but this thing is still beautiful. It came wirh wear os 2... And its downloading an update so im assuming ill have wear os 3 in 30 mins. Been wearing fossil watches since the Intel days (Intel missed a big opportunity) so this is very impressive to say the least. Cant wait to try wear os 3!
Your review just made my decision even harder. I have just got a nee Google Pixel 7, and want to replace my aged Fitbit Versa 2. My original plan was a Google Watch, but after rrading and watching reviews, and not really liking the "domed" glass face, I have been looking at other options. I currently have the Google Watch, Fossil Gen 6, TicWatch Pro 5, and the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra in mind. I had the Garmin Venu SQ2 Music Edition on my list, but it appeared Garmin wasn't getting the Wear OS 3 update, so I think it's out. But I really don't know which watch to go with at the moment.
Got it yesterday, but have big big trouble with battery life -- The watch lay on the charging puck overnight, this morning I took it off the charging puck and the watch showed 75% battery charge. So I charged it again to 100%. At 7 o'clock in the morning with 100% out of the house, the clock used very discreetly today, now at 3:40 p.m. I'm at 9% !!!!
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I think your phrasing in the beginning is kind of confusing and makes it seem like the Gen 6 won't get WearOS 3 even though it will in 2022.
Took me a while to get the joke; regarding Fossil's battery life. It is no more efficient than any other WearOS watches. Battery life, in short, sucks.
Im after buying this watch but the only thing holding me back is.. I not sure if you can reply to text messages and WhatsApp messages via the watch
Thanks for the detailed review. However, I disagree that people are only buying this watch for the looks and not for fitness. If that was the case they would opt for a regular fossil. The fitness and tracking features in addition to the appealing looks all contribute in making this a great watch. I hope Fossil can improve the accuracy of the GPS in future updates.
The mics on this watch sound really good.
Holy crap! No way. There must be some mistake?
My Bose NC700 headphones doesn't sound half as good 😂
I'm listening on studio monitors and deadass could barely hear a difference lol
I didnt realize that he was doing a mic test at first because it was almost identical to his normal mic
Does anyone know the size of the bezel?
I got the Galaxy Watch 4 and I seriously think it's an amazing watch. It just sucks that the Wear OS platform is kind of lacking in apps, but with the new unified platform I believe companies that left Wear OS before may come back again and maybe attract new developers and maybe higher quality apps.
I have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic now a month and a love it so much. But the Fossil Gen 6 would be my alternative, if the GW4 would not exists. These are really the most beautiful, stylish and noble smartwatches on earth. They are not only smart, they are Jewellery on your wrist. We will never understand how someone really can use the most ugly smartwatch on earth, the apple watch. It simply looks ugly and cheap!!!
I feel the same way!
I just bought the Galaxy watch4 classic... very disappointed in the battery life. I don't use it for anything other than time and occasionally a text message and don't even get 16 hours out of it. WIFI is off and so is most other stuff. I have been trying to find a good replacement and was looking at the Mobvoi pro3 or the fossil gen6. I drive a truck for a living so I don't really care about all the health and fitness stuff, I do work out but most of those features are not my primary concern. I NEED battery life and easy messages, emails, Pandora, etc.
I love the look of the Fossil but not sure yet between the pro 3 or the gen 6. Is the wearOS an update that would be installed or is that something that would be released in a new watch? Not a tech guy so I'm not even really sure what the wearos is or does exactly. LOL Also since I don't do much on the fitness side does that even effect what I am looking for?
How durable is the Glass on the Gen6?
Google's wearOS is an Operating system for android watches, like, Android/ iOS for Mobiles and macOS/Windows for desktops. It's going to be an Over the air update for the watch to update to wearOS 3. You would essentially need an internet connection to do that. That's about it!
Get the ticwatch pro 3 for longer battery life. Solid 2 days.
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Great review! Love your videos. How does it compare to the GW4 Classic in terms of feel (size and actual display) and health tracking (heart rate sensor)?
Yeah you're right, I wanna buy it because it looks amazing. Great upgrade from my what feels like 10-year-old huawei watch
Yes finally!! Was waiting for your review lol
Hope you enjoyed it!
Great Review. You are my "Go To Guy" with Tech/Watches. I love the look of Fossil. But the Rotating Bezel of the Samsung, is the Bees Knees. :-)
Thanks so much Marcus! I am happy to be your go-to for tech reviews!
I do wish the Fossil Gen 6 would have a rotating bezel, but I imagine there is a library of patents surrounding that beauty
the rotating crown is just as good if you ask me
I love how samsung classic doesn't have any black bezel around screen.. looks more realistic
Smartwatch doesn't need to be saved, it's already here to stay. The whole smartwatch industry is experiencing a big surge since smart watches became health oriented and now incorporate a plethora of useful sensors like ECG, blood pressure, SPO2 etc. Also let's add fall detection, wich was also one of the biggest selling points that helped the smartwatch industry to take off.
Indeed having an unified platform will help the android smart watches gain even more popularity, though.
Damn. Very impressive microphone on the Gen 6 almost as good if not as good as the GW4. I have the GW4 but I love Fossil watches my first smart watch was a Gen 3. I'll maybe buy the Gen 6 when it gets WearOS 3.
what battery life are u getting on GW 4....bro pls share ur view i am confuse between this 2 watch.
already i have GW 3 41mm LTE which have a pathetic battery life not even last for a day
When will Gen6 get WearOS3
I've been loving my watch. If anyone is having issues with the battery, disable Wifi. It seems to be on more than it should and draining the battery quite fast. Disabling it I can now wear it to bed with 100%, wake up, go for a 1 hour workout with GPS and charge it at night before bed with always on display daily mode.
SpO2 tracking is muuuch more accurate than the Samsung if that matters to you. The GPS seems to be a bit all over the place but stays roughly on track. Hopefully they can smooth it out with updates.
A very solid watch without Samsung putting Bixby and Samsung Pay down your throat. Couldn't recommend more highly with the fast charging too.
I have Samsung watch 4 classic. Am using Google pay, never ever used Samsung pay, never used Bixby, so Samsung doesn't shove them down your throat, instead, they gives yoore options which are very useful most times.
How is the GPS tracking, is it as bad as Mike mentioned in the Video?
@@coolguysandeep1197 I manually start my workouts and have no issues with the start of them being missing, but the lines aren't the neatest looking. Mostly on track but a bit wobbly, I'm fine with it.
@@kurtcrean Ah okay then, are there any problems you have faced in general though?
@@coolguysandeep1197 I bought the metal strap one and it digs into my wrist a bit at the buckle part but aside from that the actual watch is fantastic.
The lack of WearOS 3 is literally the only thing that is keeping me from buying this watch.
Can you tell me what is difference between wearos 2 and wearos3?
Great review! I have the Gen 6 now, after several disappointing weeks with the Galaxy Watch 4. There is a lot to like with Gen 6, and I love the design (except for the huge bezel) but I'm probably going to return this one too. The health and fitness tracking is just not very good, and not having OS3 is a major bummer. All these tech companies are driving me nuts with this release the gadget NOW, without their major features available.
How does it compare with the Galaxy Watch 4?
If you truly want a better health and fitness experience, I suggest trying a Garmin or polar, etc. I had the original gear frontier edition, then the fossil gen 5, and now the garmin forerunner 935. In terms of fitness and sleep tracking and battery life the Garmin blows out the competition. Yes you lose some snatch watch features, but you gain the fitness and battery life if you're more into that.
@@tonykasunic1 what is snatch watch?
I have the galaxy watch 4 its almost perfect but the only thing is annoying to me is the battery. Am not asking much just 24 hours of battery life. Fast charging is needed so I don't need to loose more time not traking.
The bezel is pretty big and also no guarantee that watch OS 3 is coming soon and going to be good is kinda a nope for me, sad for a 299 euro watch
The bezel on the GW4 and Actives are big too, and the TW E3. It’s no big deal as we should be using dark faces anyway for the battery life
This watch is guaranteed to get the update more so with the 4100 plus chip. The gen 6 and couple others will also receive the update.
I bought one and it's worked great so far. Deciding factor was a would rather have wear os 2 temporarily with Google assistant vs getting a Galaxy watch with wear os 3 now but being stuck with Bixby.
Battery is not at all good in this watch.. Its not even running for one full day whether its connected to internet or not..
@@ravindrarawat829 maybe you have one that's faulty or something cause mine is going 24+ hours. I only charge while I'm in the shower
@@supapeachx I replaced it twice still its not working well with battery part
@@supapeachx also if its connected with internet then it drained much faster wilth mail notification and with other app notification
how long does the battery last you?
This guy is getting paid. After an 8 hours workday. If u turn watch off. U may get a second day. I sent this watch back already. Doesn't compare to the ticwatch pro 3. Battery wise. Especially if u got it on that great sale ticwatch had. Fossil had two years to design something great. Different. They failed. Well in my eyes. I wish all fossil gen 6 users the best.
Yeah, but the TWP is not the best design. Maybe that can be changed with the TWP4.
@@randyb3576 why is that? Cause some reviewer said so? Or just your opinion.
@@Mikedolo456 Well, had the TWP1 and it was bulky and again, to the best design. That's just my opinion, and voiced by many others. Not saying it's not a great watch. But that battery life is is incredible for a full featured watch.
I will never understand why smart watches have a black glass bezel instead of overlapping it with the stainless steels on the sides (RE: iPhone 2G’s chrome bezels) for a more edge to edge look. Yeah yeah, swiping is yuckier that way but honestly it’s a watch. Make it look better.
I always assumed it was related to NFC coils but I suppose that could go behind the display if there was room
@@MikeOBrienMedia yes and there may also be sensors there as well like the ambient light sensor but that can go under the display or if they really want to cheap out they can make cutouts. It would still look better.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic does not have this problem.
@@coolicz you’re right actually, it does exactly what I suggest. I just think the design is a little ugly in my opinion but it’s totally subjective. I don’t like the style at all and how the edges go up so high. Some people like it for durability though.
@@coolicz I also think Samsung is tacky when it comes to the materials they use on their devices. This isn’t stainless steel. It’s polished aluminum and made to look like stainless steel. They do this with their smartphones too.
I bought the Ticwatch and then returned it. I loved the features but hated the size. I want to benefit from the tech but I am going to have to wait until they have a size that fits my little t-Rex arms. Thanks for the review, very informative.
Already bought the 6. I like it so far. I've had to change some settings to get more battery life
What REALLY is impressive is the ultra wide, ugly bezel! But the wide edge has its advantages!
Meanwhile, Fossil makes it wide enough so that I can put my coffee cup on it without covering the display!
No seriously, I like big watches with peek-hole display!
While Apple makes the bezel smaller and smaller, it gets bigger and bigger on Android watches! I would really like to be able to switch to Android again... but... no, not this way!
Yes, they still have that black ring around the display. I wish they would at least add some minute marks to make it look a bit more pleasing
@@MikeOBrienMedia This is what makes building smart watches difficult, a good display to body ratio, while at the same time keeping increasing the battery life. I hate to be forced to use the Apple watch because that forces me to use an iPhone, but... they are still years ahead of the competition! And while I like the look of round watches it is simply impractical for such small touch displays... I mean it already is difficult enough to read and to fit enough text on it... but with a round form factor, it really gets worse!
@@MikeOBrienMedia But your video is top quality! As always! Thanks!
@@Apenschi Totally Agreed!
I’ve been waiting for your review on this one. Thanks!
Hope you like it!
@@MikeOBrienMedia your reviews have been very helpful. I’ve been using an iPhone 7 Plus since launch and thinking seriously about making a switch to android, and needed the info you’ve been providing - including replacing my Apple Watch SE.
@Shamsheera Ashraf I’ve been thinking about the S21 Ultra on a good sale price, but I’m waiting to see what the Pixel 6/Pro has to offer. How about you? Have you got some other recommendations for me?
@Shamsheera Ashraf thanks for the advice. Here’s hoping that Google does a great job on the new Pixel.
Sorry, but there's also Huawei with amazing smartwatches made of titanium and sapphire glass covering the display! Sure it doesn't have Google Pay, which is a big con, but because it doesn't have many other unnecessary features, the battery life is crazy-long, which for me is more important than anything else.
Cannot make calls or texts either... it’s a dumb watch...
I reset my fossil smart watch when I paired it give me direct barcode of fossil app , when i tried to pair it with wear os app i cant , the watch didnt see the app , i rest it again and the same thing happened, how i can reconnec it with Wear os app .. please advice
looks nice but I'll keep my gen5 until it's updated to wearos 3. by then the bugs will hopefully be worked out and maybe the price will go down. would be great if there was a trade in program
Gen 5 won't be updated to WearOS 3.
I think he meant the gen 6 gets updated. smart move as it's down to 180 on Amazon and wear os 3 is out but there are still bugs
Hey nice looking BUT there is NO excuse for those huge black bezels.
great video, thank you! beautiful watch
By the time this gets Wear OS 3, Fossil gen 7 will be around the corner...
I was thinking this too, but then Gen 5 was unveiled in August 2019, nearly two years before Gen 6. I'd say there's a nice gap before Gen 7.
Just leave it to Apple, seriously…
Less concerned about Wear OS 3. Can wait. More concerned about inaccurate GPS and no swim tracking. Would be an easy buy for me if those boxes were ticked. As it stands right now, won't buy. Tired of Samsung trying to lure me into their Google-competing app-system, so won't buy galaxy watch 4 either. Will wait for better, purer options. This could have been it. Too bad.
Bezel too large. Makes face look tiny. Pass.
Hot damn, 3 minutes upon upload. Haven't been this early for a long while now.
Keep up the good work Mike! Looking forward to Wear OS3 as a unified platform.
Wow yeah you got here fast!
I'm looking forward to WearOS 3 as well. Hopefully it comes as planned this winter/spring
Great review! Im looking forward to the comparing video.. samsung..ticwatch.. fossil. Ticwatch shop soon launch a new Pro version.. guess the same will apply forvthat one. Need to wait for wear os3
Does anyone know if Fossil gen6 will still work with Iphone after updating to Wearos3?
eagerly waiting to buy on malaysia..
I'll put my money on Fossil updating this over Samsung making the 4s usable for Android users. This is my number one choice so far.
the 4 is usable for android users? im using it with a xiaomi phone and enjoying it
@@lishay3237 A few of the Galaxy watches sensors only work with Galaxy phones.
No Wear OS 3.0 until Sept 2022 for all devices. Samsung has exclusivity on it.
So, wear os 3 won’t work on iphones? I sold my apple watch ,im tired of square watches.
Awesome review man! I'm planning on getting the watch. I think it's definitely worth it if the Wear 3.0 update is guaranteed. Always appreciate your reviews 👍
What earbuds are you using with it? My Jabra Active 75t lags with Google Fit tracking and Spotify.
I loved my gen 5 for like the 6 months it lasted dunno if I was just mine this seems better build quality the one bug bear I had with the 5 was every time you bent your wrist up it activated the middle button super annoying.
It looks visually somewhere between the Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic which is perfect
Hi Mike - is there any word on whether Wear OS3 will still be compatible with iPhone?
Is the watchs in 2:20, 3:00 and 3:45 are the same model (ftw4059v)?
BRILLIANT production value in the review. Kudos and compliments, Mike O'Brien!
Turning on notifications now for the side by side review for this and the watch 4 coming in the next week or two! Great video can't wait for the next.
I hate that fossil has the better battery and charge speed but limited OS and poor health tracking while Samsung has wear OS3, better health tracking, but absolute garbage charge speed and limited customization!
It’s certainly a Catch 22…lol
Absolutely! Super annoying. Unfortunately, this is a weird time for smartwatch(s).
I went with the Gen 6 because I can't stand slow charging and that many reviews complain that that gw4 doesn't last an entire day.
@@sensiblewheels is true it doesnt although its amazing. Sad thing
Well I had one of these from December of 2021 through February 2024 when I upgraded tk a Samsung GALAXY Watch 5 Pro. The battery life was an issue on the Gen 6 from day 1 and while it did improve with WearOS 3, it was still not a watch I could wear without charging daily.
Overall the watch was buggy and frustrating.
It was a very pretty watch that served me for 2 years but the Samsung is far better for me.
First of all, I already purchased the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, so I'm not buying the Fossil. That being said, the poor fitness tracking would be a deal breaker for me. Also, the rotating crown on the Galaxy is the best navigation tool on any smart watch IMHO.
My gen 6 can not receive notifications like whatsapp, messages, emails etc etc.. it can receive calls only...
Resetting the watch solve the problem for only around ½ hour... Then, the problem came back...
Can you please help me?
I own a Mont Blanc connected, pixel watch and ticwatch 3, no Samsung products, my wife does but I'm no Samsung fanboy nonetheless I would consider buying the Sammy watch 5 but I would never consider a Fossil Smartwatch since FB marketplace is literally full of theses, when you ask sellers why they sell it most answer "it's to buy a Samsung watch 4/5"
Makes you think a bit...
Can you believe theres a “smart”watch out there that counts your calories when you work out but completely malfunctions if it comes in contact with your sweat because youre working out? Such a “smart” watch in 2022 would be a JOKE! Oh, wait, its the Fossil Gen 6! I naively gave this piece of shit watch a B+, but after seeing that it ALWAYS short circuits and shuts down for two days after working out with it and the watch touching my sweat, I now give the carastrophic failure a D-
How in the HELL do you program a watch to count your calories so people can work out with it but then you make it unable to withstand the smallest bead of sweat that happens while the wearer is working out??? Whats the point???
Warning!: Do NOT bother getting this watch if youre into working out. It wont even last three months (mine short cicuited and shut down after two and a half). Worst way to waste $300 USD.
Youve been warned!
God what a miserable failure of a watch..
Why does it have such a HUGE black frame around the display? The entire watch case including bezel and buttons looks great! But why the fck they make a screen such small. the case is oversized to fit the battery and the proportions. Just take a look and compare similar fossil regular watch to this. For me, it's an aesthetic failure. GW4 is not beautiful but it is coherent and designed with thoughts.
In a sun it makes it look like toy. And fossil tries to be the the fashion watch that's why i try to emphasize it.
Here i am watching this because apple watches are hideous and I want a nice looking smartwatch with my iphone 😂
Edit: i noticed the iphone in the video..do you use this with an iphone? All I want is some light fitness tracking, and swappable watch faces. Don’t need ANYTHING else at all. Will these two things work?
I just have this watch for a couple days, not a fan. The battery drain super fast from 100 to 90% just in 30 minutes even though i am not using it. Of course i turn everything off. I don't know why the battery is draining. Does anyone experience thing like this?
8:54 amazon Alex👌
Just trying not to trigger anyone's echo at home!
@@MikeOBrienMedia oh i first thought that Alexa with a male voice was Alex. your reply made my day thank you mate!
I wouldn’t purchase only because I’m looking for a fashionable smartwatch that WORKS when it comes to GPS and running without my phone near by.
This is pointless, none of the promises Fossil made during the gen 6 smartwatch launch made way except for the charge rings fall. It has slower speeds when compared to my Skagen falster 3 which is again a gen 5 smartwatch, same screen size with chunky bezels, faster discharge rate than my gen 5 watches and slow charge feature😂 and bulkier too.. the list goes on.. Hope Wear OS 3 update fixes some issues atleast. Ah.. that itself is a con still there is no timeline on when Wear OS 3 will make its way to Fossil watches 😂.
I love Fossil! I cant stand my apple watch Im on my 2nd replacement for its crown not working and the esim not working. I want a watch that does heart, oxygen, workouts, and notifications.
once the battery is dead from continues charging like in a few years. You can throw the watch out as you cannot change the battery. So for over $200 watch its a throw away. No thank you. At least with Iwatch they can replace the battery. A lot of money for a throw away watch by Fossil.
Your Fitness tracking issue as far as tracking your distance has nothing to do with the GPS at all once you start or want to start say a jog or a run for example it takes these fitness apps about 10 minutes to register that you are doing a workout just in case you're not after 10 minutes it registers the average person at about you're in my age with you're in my weight should be able to run a half a mile in just about 10 minutes or less unless you are extremely unhealthy. So honestly it was tracking your run correctly just most people don't understand how these Fitness things work it won't automatically know that you're starting a workout until you actually press it to start the workout if you're waiting for it to decide if you are it needs time to come up with that deciding factor so it doesn't just start calculating you're on a workout when you're not doing anything more than chasing your kid down the street or teaching him how to ride a bike running behind him/her. Give it some credit 10 minutes for it to catch up isn't too shabby considering
Thanx for the review brother
I am thinking to get this over thw iwatch
Would this be a good smartwatch for an iPhone user? I don't like the look of an Apple Watch. I want something that looks like a normal/stylish day-to-day watch like this one. I'm currently using Fitbit Versa 2 and I'm looking to replace it soon.
Hi! Did you ever get an answer to this question? I would love a hybrid watch, but am bummed that most of them can’t be used with full functionality with iOS. I am not a fan of the Apple Watch. I currently wear a Gshock, but am looking for something nicer looking.
Gen 5 after using it for a month, entire screen and body dismantles off. Many times fossil tried to fix it still they couldn't so they refund back the money. Hope it would not be the same case with this Gen 6.
I'm eyeing this now that it's down to 180 on Amazon and wear os 3 is out. I have a gen 5 and gw4. the gw4 is great for the gym but I wear my gen5 when I want to dress up a bit. the battery life is terrible though.
I've fossil gen 6 watch in this watch there z the battery saver option in this category there r three options the last option z tym only I set that and now my watch just showing tym only I tried to get back to on and off the watch by pressing middle button but nothing happened. Plz guide how to reset the watch..
Hi Mike, has the update happened yet? If not, how likely and how do you think an update would make it worse?
well, not sure about these Fossil smartwatches.. about battery and updatings.. one year, two years. what then? can still use or trow away?..
MIKE: please do a comprehensive review of the GARMIN FENIX 6 and 6 Pro smartwatch
I'm sorry but this not as good as the GW4 classic
the case is design is no good ... very basic, very cheap and the sticking-out crown looks hilarious ... you must have been paid well
I want the Fossil Gen6 but I'm waiting until the new OS
Sorry but that bezel is a no-go for 2021
I keep my gen 5, dont see the point of switching tbo
I've been waiting for your review as you're the best channel when it comes to smartwatches 👍 Can't wait for the comparisons with the Galaxy Watch 4 and TicWatch Pro models.
Also the leaks and rumors are indicating TicWatch is about to release a bunch of different watches. Could this finally be the year WearOS & smart watches in general take off?
It’s been a slow take off but this year, they hit the NOS boost..lol
How is it working with Samsung phones, any bad issues or bad experience? How is the battery?
I bought this watch 2 weeks ago and its fantastic.
The battery life is ridiculous. It's a shame upon tech world.
That display looks way too small with those bezels and ring. Watch4 looks better.
If you didn't download it yet I can tell you how where it was three is like on this device as I downloaded it and I do not like it I can tell you the different reasons why I don't like it as well but
Thanks for the review Mike! I'm honestly at a loss of what to do. I'm half tempted to wait it out and see if Google is going to release the Pixel Watch anytime soon, but if I have to wait until Spring 2021, I'm not sure I can wait that long. As a Google Pixel 5a owner, I'm currently leaning towards the Fossil Gen 6, but want to see how you compare it to the others in a side-by-side. Just wish Google Next would get here so we can all see if Google Pixel Watch is still a myth or fact.
Don't wait for a pixel watch. People have been passing on smartwatches to wait for a pixel watch for years. It is unlikely we will see one anytime soon
Inside scoop from Google is that their Watch project is going nowhere and it's best to not wait for one. It will be another couple years at the very least.
@@MikeOBrienMedia I appreciate your honesty! Thank you! Now, if anything, waiting for your side by side by side comparison to decide which to get for Wear OS 3!
@@RishikeshJeevakumar haha reading this comment now, the pixel watch has since been announced!
Mike - have you tried to update this watch to Wear OS 3? What are your thoughts on the update with this watch?
@ 5:22.. The audio quality was good but joke was pretty bad.. google😏
many people who bought it say that the battery lasts less than 20 hours ... is that true? can I swim with this smartwatch ?
Does anyone have this for the iPhone? I hate the style of the Apple Watch and I’m looking into getting this one
Expect updates to make more accurate tracking
Can't use a watch which needs charging daily . Pl learn from Ticwatch .
Can you test or comment (if you've tested it already) on the charging speed of the Gen 6? Does it charges 80% in 30 mins as claimed by Fossil?
I've got one and can confirm it charges at that rate. It's insanely fast charging!
@@kurtcrean don't know what's wrong with mine but it does it in around 45 mins. Do I need to get it replaced?
@@ntn814 Not too sure, really. Mine out the box was fast but maybe it needs a few cycles. 45 is a pretty significant difference though so I'd contact support if you're worried.
@@kurtcrean mine out of the box was slow for initial 2-3 cycles. It took around an hour for 80%. But after a while it has settled at 45 mins.
@@kurtcrean what are your top few selling point of this watch? I am considering to buy my first ever Gen6 smartwatch
I hate the black bezel around the screen!! Why they gotten to minimize it if it goes only one or two millimeters it would be okay. Why the screen can't read the metal part without this black bezel?
cept they still stuck with charging pins? lol fuck that shit. samsung has it on lock.
I'm kind of sad about the battery life. It only lasts about 1 day. Anyonr know if Wear OS 3 will help the battery life
Can you do a refresher video with wearos3 now its available for fossil gen 6
It may have come in a later update but I use offline Spotify on my gen 5
Can anyone answer me.. Is this watch support gpay?
Hi from New Zealand would like one but they don't sell here yet.
The GPS issue is still on with Gen6. 01/09/23.
May 2023 here - jusr bought this bad boy on Amazon refurb for $118.
I rocked the gen5 for over 2 years until some internals failed and the battery was shot.
I do like the more sleek slim looking face of the 5 but this thing is still beautiful.
It came wirh wear os 2... And its downloading an update so im assuming ill have wear os 3 in 30 mins.
Been wearing fossil watches since the Intel days (Intel missed a big opportunity) so this is very impressive to say the least.
Cant wait to try wear os 3!
Price is an important aspect of review but you never mention it.
Your review just made my decision even harder.
I have just got a nee Google Pixel 7, and want to replace my aged Fitbit Versa 2. My original plan was a Google Watch, but after rrading and watching reviews, and not really liking the "domed" glass face, I have been looking at other options.
I currently have the Google Watch, Fossil Gen 6, TicWatch Pro 5, and the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra in mind. I had the Garmin Venu SQ2 Music Edition on my list, but it appeared Garmin wasn't getting the Wear OS 3 update, so I think it's out.
But I really don't know which watch to go with at the moment.
Looks interesting but not intrested
Got it yesterday, but have big big trouble with battery life -- The watch lay on the charging puck overnight, this morning I took it off the charging puck and the watch showed 75% battery charge. So I charged it again to 100%.
At 7 o'clock in the morning with 100% out of the house, the clock used very discreetly today, now
at 3:40 p.m. I'm at 9% !!!!