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 last-generation 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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