Fossil Gen 6 Long Term Review

[@4KMotoring]

What smart watch do you use?

[@kylecash]

Galaxy 5!

[@robertclark8546]

That Pixel watch looks stunning but I'm worried about battery life.

[@mallolollo]

gen 6... totally agree with you but you can install other flashlight app from play store

[@christophermelochick8676]

@@robertclark8546 so far the battery life of a pixel watch has been identical to the fossil gen 6, within 1% after 12 plus hours.

[@Karimsama]

I'm using a Pebble Time Steel. The charging cable just broke and I was looking for options for a new smartwatch. I got a new cable and my Pebble is alive again but now I'm really interested on the Fossil Gen 6. But I'm not sure about it...

[@webadvltd]

I have the Fossil Gen 6 wellness. Overall it's a pretty good watch. Battery life is fair but recharging is a quick 30 mins. Yes my wrist used to shut off my watch accidentally hitting the middle crown but there is an easy fix to that. Just put the crowns on the other side facing your arm and change watch orientation. Now it works perfectly!

[@ThatRandomEditor]

I see alot of people saying its a small watch but personally its definitely an upgrade over my old galaxy active , Thanks for the review it made my purchase easier

[@tdinesh6800]

Did u use the watch on always on display. To use the maps does it have to connected to the hotspot also other than Bluetooth.

[@4KMotoring]

I always use always on display. Maps works through Bluetooth fine.

[@usmantariq1228]

Hi Can you tell your experience with the battery life of this watch? I have read alot of neagtive reviews about the battery of gen 6

[@4KMotoring]

It's typically been an all-day watch for me. The GPS is very power hungry if you use it to track workouts, otherwise the battery life has been comparable to most smart phones

[@robertclark8546]

This watch is supposed to get updated to Wear 3.0 tomorrow (October 17)

[@4KMotoring]

I just saw that! I've been using my Pixel watch for a couple days now and I'm looking forward to comparing both of the watches on the same OS

[@geekydroid5770]

Waiting for that review before I return my pix watch for the Fossil gen 6. Found gen 6 way better

[@4KMotoring]

The gen 6 so far has been significantly better for the price, with almost exactly the same performance as the pixel watch. Unfortunately updating to the new Wear OS3 on the fossil watch has completely ruined it, none of the original features work. Hopefully there will be an update in the next day or two to remedy this, but so far it is deeply disappointing

[@gsankula92]

After the update the watch does not work properly. Extremely buggy, sensors don't seem to work. Extremely disappointing. Regret updating.

[@4KMotoring]

@@gsankula92 Ditto, I feel like the update completely ruined the watch. Hopefully updates will come soon!

[@rashsonu]

Can we add pictures as watchface in Gen6? I can't see any options

[@4KMotoring]

Not natively, but there are plenty of apps that let you

[@corym2513]

Just got mines. Cool review.

[@nelsonorellana]

Have you run into any quality control issues? That some people have been seeing with these watches? For example needing to reset, or power button ceasing?

[@4KMotoring]

This is one of the consumer models, not one of the #teampixel releases. I've found no quality control issues so far. There was an update pending as soon as I turned it on which I assume fixed a lot of issues that others may have experienced.

[@nelsonorellana]

@@4KMotoring thanks for the feedback. Really considering this one for my dad and I

[@4KMotoring]

As of this moment, I would say that the fossil gen 6 is the closest competitor and offers almost identical performance in all aspects at about $100 cheaper price

[@nelsonorellana]

@@4KMotoring did you purchase yours straight from Fossil? I've noticed that in Amazon they bring claim to bring Amazon Alexa built in. And google assistant is the only assistant I'd like to have.

[@4KMotoring]

Yes, I have purchased my straight from Fossil and they come with pure Android Wear with an excellent fossil overlay that assists with things like battery life exponentially

[@geekydroid5770]

Hey I noticed you had the pixel watch too. I also pre ordered the watch and got it two days ago but I am not impressed with it. The bezels, the battery, the Fitbit app for everything. I feel like Fossil gen 6 is better for the same price. What would you say should I return the pixel watch and get the gen 6?

[@4KMotoring]

Yesterday I would have told you to return the pixel watch and keep the fossil watch, but I just updated my fossil gen 6 to the new Android Wear 3.0 and it is missing so many features. If you can avoid updating the fossil watch until they've worked the bugs out. That is a better watch for the money, but a pixel watch seems to be the best Android wear 3.0 watch of the two of them

[@Kirubhas_Shankar]

You're in luck. With the Wear OS 3 update that was pushed today, they've introduced the 'lefty mode' which solves one of your two problems. The other problem wrt Google wallet - we'll have to wait for the next gen since it sounds like a hardware problem based on your comments. Nevertheless, subscribing! Will be looking forward to your video on Wear OS 3 on the fossil gen 6. It'll be nice if you give it a couple of days before reviewing the wear OS 3 update since it probably will be updating and doing a lot of stuff on the background on day 1.

[@4KMotoring]

Thanks for the info! I am very much looking forward to seeing how Wear OS 3 works on the watch, an update will definitely be forthcoming

[@4KMotoring]

Video review is forthcoming but so far the wear OS 3 has been an absolute nightmare for this watch

[@Kirubhas_Shankar]

@@4KMotoring Ouch! This is not at all good news :( did you get any further updates? Reddit had some complaints too. I was about to buy the Skagen Falster Gen 6 but I'd have to wait now sigh

[@4KMotoring]

@@Kirubhas_Shankar I would imagine updates are coming, but none are available yet. Major downgrade.

[@smokeyrc9070]

I would like to see a comparison video of the pixel watch and the fossil Gen 6

[@4KMotoring]

Lucky for you It was just released! Check out the video on my channel

[@akhil.a.a3949]

How about the maps compatibility with ios device

[@4KMotoring]

I believe the Wear OS3 update eliminated iOS compatibility

[@steve_2157]

Is the battery bad?

[@HaiderAli-xh9lg]

I got wear os 3 yesterday it’s really bad

[@4KMotoring]

I just switched to it today and it feels like it ruined the watch, hopefully there will be an update soon that fixes it, but I really enjoyed the initial where OS2 that the watch came with

[@FactsDailyTime]

Can we read pdf files on this watch pls tell with wear os 3?

[@azenia]

How's the fossiel watch gen 6 currently standing w/ its wear OS 3 update? Im planning to get it sometime soon xmas/new year

[@4KMotoring]

Fossil claims to be working on solutions to all the issues, but has no timeline. The watch is fantastic, if you can avoid upgrading to the new OS3

[@azenia]

@@4KMotoring wear OS3 is still really buggy? I found gen6 for 165 euros

[@4KMotoring]

Very, don't upgrade yet

[@robmack08]

Is the Fossil 6 waterproof? I've had the Ticwatch GPS Pro 3, but returned it as it got water inside and stopped working properly.

[@4KMotoring]

It's rated waterproof up to 3 ATM

[@robmack08]

@@4KMotoring thanks. I'll take that as a 'no'. The ticwatch was the same

[@4KMotoring]

I've gone swimming in the pool and the ocean several times with no issues... But I've never gone deep diving

[@robmack08]

I had the ticwatch since July '21. Wore it everyday, everywhere I went, but the last month it started playing up - battery only lasting 2/3s of the day, recharging to full in 20 minutes, then I went snorkelling for 45 minutes or so, but only on the surface and after that it went blank, wouldn't restart, got quite hot when charging. After 3 or 4 days it came back to life, but the sensors weren't working. Sent it back to seller and they have agreed to provide full refund. Liked the ticwatch - did everything I wanted and was fast/responsive and batt life WAS good. Looking for an alternative that can handle more than a 'splash while washing my hands' kinda thing.

[@4KMotoring]

Makes sense, My first Fossil sport smartwatch had similar battery issues, but my replacement seemed to work fine so I'm guessing that was just a poor quality control measure

[@ajithjiji3717]

Will u go for a samsung watch 5

[@4KMotoring]

Possibly! I haven't been a fan of how Samsung software works personally, but it's a good option!

[@niravgajjar922]

Is google pay features enabled for india?

[@4KMotoring]

Unfortunately I don't have an answer for this one, that's a question for Fossil Support

[@Jae87217]

Just ordered mines

[@muthukumarank7702]

How is it now buddy..

[@Mario_Kholoia]

Is it true that a smartphone and a fossil gen 6 don't need to be kept together at all times and can still connect even when the phone is left at home? I have really heard a youtuber say something similar to this.

[@4KMotoring]

If you don't have the LTE version of a watch, it won't have cell service. The Gen 6 smartwatch does connect to WiFi so the range is slightly longer than Bluetooth alone, but you're going to need a watch with cellular connection to leave your phone at home

[@monssifzariam9244]

I like your Motorcycle what mark is that plz

[@4KMotoring]

Ducati Multistrada V4s

[@monssifzariam9244]

@@4KMotoring thank you so much have fun

[@LeroyCReed]

I wear real watches, digital and analog, but this is now really, really cheap and I'm interested in it as a toy.

[@4KMotoring]

Careful, you may find them more useful than you expected. Unless you get a really good deal, I would stay away from the Fossil in 2024

[@kcsellingpage653]

​@@4KMotoring Why stay away from them? I can get this and first picel watch for 110$ US

[@thenewido]

Ive been watching this vid for a few min and all u talk about is what u had before. I just wanna know if this watch is any good. Wtf

[@4KMotoring]

Still too soon to know for sure. The watch was fantastic until the latest software update, now fossil is working hard to restore full functionality but until they do I would say it's probably not worth buying.

[@Dragnmastralex]

I'm done with smartwatches. tired of paying $300+ dollars for something that only last for 3 years or less. they day they make them with easily replaceable batteries is they day I'll go back to them... or they can reduce the price to $100 being disposable tech.

[@4KMotoring]

Looking back at my first gen Moto360, not much has meaningfully changed through the latest Pixel Watch generation. I understand your frustration. That said, finding a new 2-3 year old watch should be around your desired price point