Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch review: Style and substance rolled into one device

Business Standard Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch review: Style and substance rolled into one device

From the budget segment to premium, there is no dearth of smartwatches in India’s wearable market. However, your options become limited if you want to pick a fully functional smartwatch to complement your Android smartphone experience. Among these few smartwatches, there are those made by American fashion accessory maker Fossil. Fresh in the line-up is the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch.

Historically, design has not been an issue with Fossil-branded smartwatches; that legacy continues in the Gen 6 model. The Fossil Gen 6 is a better-looking

smartwatch with a classic circular design. Cased in a 44mm anodized aluminium shell (Review unit – Brown Leather), the watch is sleek and compact, and looks well on most wrists. Complementing the case are brown leather straps, which go well with both formal and casual attires. These are quick-release straps of 22mm size. Therefore, you can easily pull them out and replace them with straps of choice. Like previous iterations, the Gen 6 has a three-button layout on the right side of the case – two configurable push buttons and a rotating home button.

As for the screen, it is slightly smaller (1.28-inch) when compared with the lastgeneration model (1.3-inch). The screen is adequate, irrespective of light conditions, but it does not have enough room for smooth touch operations.

Thankfully, the user interface is slick and a quick flick on the touchscreen with a finger gets the job done. The UI is optimised but the performance boost comes because of the Qualcomm

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