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Apple  Watch Series 3 vs Fossil FTW4038

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Apple  Watch Series 3Fossil FTW4038
Title Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandFossil Gen 5 Garrett HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Black (Model: FTW4038)
Model Apple
 Watch Series 3
Fossil
FTW4038

Basic Info

Suggested Price $169.00$245.66
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Release Nov 2018

Overview

DescriptionLow and high heart rate notifications. Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. You can use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Listen to Apple Music¹ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways. Apple Watch Series 3 lets you do it all right from your wrist.Streamline your lifestyle with this black Fossil Gen 5 Garrett smartwatch. This stainless steel smartwatch is packed with more features than this listing can mention. Bluetooth connectivity, Android and iOS compatibility, Google Pay and wireless syncing let you accomplish many daily tasks without taking out your phone. Featuring a pedometer, activity tracker and heart rate monitor, this Fossil Gen 5 Garrett smartwatch lets you stay on top of your fitness.
Top Features
  • GPS
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • S3 chip with dual-core processor
  • watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
  • Aluminum case
  • Extend your battery life for multiple days with new, smart battery modes; magnetic USB rapid charger included; charge up to 80% in under an hour
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit to track your at-home workouts; Built-in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 5ATM; Responses from Google Assistant - it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; Take advantage of contactless pay with your watch using Google Pay
  • Case size: 46mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; Screen Size: 1. 28" display with 416x416 resolution; touchscreen functionality; Connectivity: Bluetooth(R) 4. 2 Low Energy and Wi-Fi 802. 11 b/g/n; wireless syncing; imported
  • Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+
  • This is one smart watch - Make the most of your down time with a smartwatch that helps with every activity. Stay connected to friends and family with phone calls and messages right on your wrist. Keep tabs on your health with guided breathing exercises, custom goal & alarm settings

Reviews

Walmart Rating5.0 (out of 2 reviews)4.5 (out of 48 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.8 (out of 19760 reviews)4.5 (out of 10 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Very happy!
Rating: 5
Oh wow! So impressed with the delivery time. I think I got my watch 2 days after I ordered it. The watch was very well packaged too! The watch itself is exactly what I needed and wanted. I needed to replace my series 2 watch since the screen cracked and it wasnt worth getting fixed (unfortunately, thanks apple...), so the series 3 is perfect and does everything I need it to. Thank you Walmart!!
by Cara on 2020-08-25T17:00:00

The Little Apple
Rating: 5
I have purchased this Apple Watch 3-series July 13th, 2020, and I absolutely adore this watch. It was inexpensive compared to the Apple Watch 4-series and 5-series, as well, at $169.00 plus applicable taxes and shipping. However, it does everything I wanted to do, plus some: heart-rate monitor, view, read, and respond to text messages; set alarm clock, let you inhale and exhale periodically throughout the day with an app built inside the watch, among others. It is like your smartphone within a smartphone with features as dial and talk, let someone start their vehicle from the watch itself. To make a long story short, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this device. Although, the screen size is incredibly smaller than the 4-series, as well as 5-series.
by Kool on 2020-08-05T17:00:00

Amazing!!!
Rating: 5
i love it! It came the very next morning, band new and in perfect condition. Definitely was a great buy
by Deja on 2020-07-07T17:00:00

Apple Watch series 3
Rating: 5
Love my watch even though it was delayed a day or 2. It works perfectly fine and got it at a good price. Happy Online pickup store customer.
by KC on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The best gift eva
Rating: 5
My son loved it he’s 19 !!the best
by Trina on 2020-04-15T17:00:00

This watch is amazing!!
Rating: 5
This watch is amazing!! It tracks my steps and has already helped me make healthier choices.
by purplepanda on 2020-05-04T17:00:00

Chrissy
Rating: 5
Love love love highly recommended
by christina on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

Keeps me moving!!
Rating: 5
I am almost 70 and I was able to pretty much set my Apple Watch up by myself without any issues. Had my son show me a couple of other things that I could add on there but so far its been wonderful
by Else on 2020-08-17T17:00:00

Sorry Fitbit therea new Guy on my wrist!!!Hello AW
Rating: 5
This watch was recommended to me by my Niece. She did a great job, with her research, it was at a good and also decent price. My Fitbit put me down but my Apple Watch is Great thus far.
by Cheryl on 2020-08-04T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Had mine almost 3 months works great , easy to set up , havent had any problems so far love it would totally recomend
by James on 2020-07-28T17:00:00

Love this watch
Rating: 5
Fits perfectly and I'm a big guy with a big wrist and it fits!! Pairs well with my iPhone and have many of features
by Odexx on 2020-07-01T17:00:00

Yes
Rating: 5
Great watch Easy to setup with a Android phone. But i do recommend a link band tool kit
by Jonny on 2020-05-23T17:00:00

Absolutely buy again
Rating: 5
I love everything about it, plus it's a A Fossil!
by BD on 2020-06-04T17:00:00

I will definitely be a Fossil customer for life!
Rating: 5
I have had this watch about a week now. I could not be happier with it. It is very easy to use and paired reasonably easy with my Stylo 6 phone. I have had a time or two where it dropped the Bluetooth connection to my phone but reconnected again in a short time. The watch has a very good quality build to it, and a good wright. My only grip is it can be a little hard to see in the direct sunlight. I was able to get a link taken out of the watch band easily to get a proper fit. The wear OS is very good, it has improved a lot since very 1.0 and I hope Google keeps updating it. It has the potential to be the best smartwatch platform out there. Over all this is a premium feel watch with a lot of options. I highly recommend it to anyone in the search for a really good smartwatch.
by Channon on 2020-07-12T17:00:00

My First smart watch, and well worth it. Very Happy!
Rating: 5
I had been jealous of my wife's Apple watch, and since I use an Android phone, did a bit of research on smart watches that would work with my phone. I quickly decided I wanted one using the Wear OS. Several reviews pointed me to one of three watches, and since I wanted to answer the phone (like my wife can 🙂 ) The Fossil Gen 5 was the best fit. I saw that this version of the Gen 5 watches was on sale, and liking the style, I took the plunge. I am glad I did! I love it. I am still learning how to use it to its full capability, and with my fat fingers, I am learning to use the voice input, which is working remarkably well. One issue I have found, was that if I lean on my hands, I can inadvertently push and hold the stem in, and that turns the watch off. Took me a while to realize what was happening. Now I can pretty much avoid it..
by George K on 2020-08-18T17:00:00

Would buy the stainless steel one too.
Rating: 4
It has a good design. Received many compliments on the look. Even changed the links to leather straps for different styles. Battery life is decent but tinker with it. You can respond to text messages. Like the music controller while hooked up to Bluetooth speaker.
by Layman on 2020-07-20T17:00:00

Functional but should have researched it better.
Rating: 4
I bought it mainly to keep track of my heart rate and to keep me off of my phone. Dislikes: having to keep the Wear OS app always open on my phone. There have been a couple of times I have taken it off of the battery (charged nightly) and it's immediately dropped from 100% to 99% before it's even on my wrist. Likes: looks like a watch and not like I am an honorary Spy Kid. It's quite slow sometimes but effective at the things I use it for, heart rate, timers and the actual telling of time.
by The Terror on 2020-08-23T17:00:00

Great Looking Watch
Rating: 4
2 weeks of ownership and am pleased with my purchase, Great Looking Watch. My only criticism is that in order to get through a work day I have to turn almost all features off for the Battery to last. Not much point in having a SMARTWATCH if You Can't use the FEATURES. BUT IT LOOKS GOOD.
by Selly on 2020-08-19T17:00:00

The speaker is making weird and low sound after I swimmin
Rating: 3
Are we sure this is swimproof because speaker is making weird sound after I went swimming wearing this watch .
by Kj on 2020-06-30T17:00:00

SPEAKER ISSUE
Rating: 3
All Gen 5 Fossil Garrett style watches have a speaker problem. Serious design flaw. Speaker sounds muffled resetting the watch turning Bluetooth off and on remedies this for about a day. Then it's permanently muffled and terrible sound quality. So disappointed in such a brand name having this level of sophistication failing to button up a main feature of the Gen 5 watches. The lack of bands for the Champagne color Garret G5 is also a let down. Yes you can get Gold tone but be warned the ACTUAL color of the Garret G5 is Champagne.
by 90'sCartoonGuy on 2020-05-19T17:00:00

All Features

Voice Assistant Built-inSiriGoogle Assistant
Case MaterialAluminumStainless steel
SeriesSeries 3Garrett HR
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOSAndroid
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Screen MaterialIon-X Glass
Operating SystemwatchOSWear OS
Usage Time18 hours36 hours
Backlit DisplayNoNo
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year2 Years
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging CableUSB magnetic charger
Color CategorySilverBlack
Display TypeOLEDAMOLED
Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches
Product Height1.52 inches1.81 inches
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3Fossil Gen 5
Band MaterialFluoroelastomerStainless steel
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple PayGoogle Pay
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Model NumberMTEY2LL/AFTW4038
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Vibration AlertYesYes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet98 feet
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year2 Years
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Case Thickness0.45 inches0.47 inches
Works WithSiri
Global PositioningGPSGPS
Case ShapeRectangularRound
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes8 gigabytes
Screen Size38 millimeters
Clock DisplayYesYes
Display ScreenYesYes
Product Weight0.94 ounces
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Band TypeSport BandLink bracelet
Band ColorWhiteBlack
Charging Interface(s)WirelessWireless
Voice ActivatedYesYes
Case Size38 millimeters46 millimeters
Metrics MeasuredCadenceActivity vs. inactivity
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Product Depth0.45 inches0.47 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYesYes
Water ResistantYesYes
Case Back MaterialComposite
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Case Width1.31 inches1.81 inches
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Music PlayerYesYes
Bluetooth Version4.24.2
Touch ScreenYesYes
Color DisplayYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
releaseNov 2018
ColorSilver AluminumBlack with Black Stainless Steel Band
Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandGen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel
BrandAppleFossil
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Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Mobile NotificationsYes
Central Processing UnitQualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
Band Width22 millimeters
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Clasp TypeBuckle
App CompatibleYes

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