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Apple  Watch Series 3 vs Fossil (Model: FTW4016)

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Apple  Watch Series 3Fossil (Model: FTW4016)
Title Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) - Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport BandFossil Men's Gen 4 Explorist HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Leather Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Brown (Model: FTW4016)
Model Apple
 Watch Series 3
Fossil
(Model: FTW4016)

Basic Info

Suggested Price $169.00$289.00
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Release Nov 2018Feb 2019

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.
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
  • Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android Phones
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit; Built-in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 3ATM; Google Assistant built in - it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; Speed through checkout with your watch using Google Pay
  • This is one smart watch - receive smartphone notifications and app alerts, manage your calendar, control your music, download third party apps (your favorite ride-sharing or music apps), and customize your watch face; touchscreen functionality, built-in fitness tracker, microphone, music storage & controls, custom goal & alarm settings, calendar alerts, multiple time zones, weather, LED flashlight, wireless syncing
  • Estimated 24 hour battery life, based on usage plus 2 additional days in low-power mode; magnetic USB rapid charger included; charge up to 80% in under an hour
  • Classic Design. Modern Tech. This 45mm Explorist HR (Heart Rate) touchscreen smartwatch lets you track your heart rate, receive notifications, customize your dial and more; Case size: 45mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; easily change your watch band with quick release pins; imported
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+

Reviews

Walmart Rating5.0 (out of 2 reviews)3.7 (out of 274 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.8 (out of 19760 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

I would buy this product again n again
Rating: 5
I love my new purchase n does almost all the same as an iwatch except the data charge I incurred every month for past 2 years. Highly recommend product. Easy to use.
by Ang on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The first android smartwatch worth buying
Rating: 5
For me a smartwatch first has to be a watch I want to wear. I think all the android smartwatches until now have been too bulky for my taste. This smartwatch looks great on the arm, it also functions great too. Android wear is pretty well sorted out and the controls on this hardware are adequate. The battery life is not as good as other offerings but if you charge every night, and don't use the tilt to turn display, it's a non issue. I am excited to see the 5th gen, if all they did was give the battery life a serious boost and add a rotating bezel, I would be first in line.
by Frizzle Fry Frank on 2018-12-04T16:00:00

One of the best for wear 2.0
Rating: 5
This is a great watch and I have absolutely enjoyed wearing it. There are many pros and over the course of using it I have only one con. Pros: Improved battery- I keep wrist gestures on and brightness all the way up and the watch will last all day with about 15 percent left. Beautiful screen--vivid and sharp/picture backgrounds look great Messaging- replying is a breeze and looks more discrete than pulling out your phone. *customizable dials*- by far the best feature. I can choose what information is displaying on my watch at any moment. Con- No external speaker- the only bad thing is you can not complete calls with only the watch. The watch has a mic but no speaker and so if you make a call your phone will do the work but if you have headphones it can still make things easier when your busy.
by Taylor the gadget guy on 2018-12-11T16:00:00

Very nice smartwatch
Rating: 5
Very good, lightweighted. Fast charge but battery use up quite fast also. Excellent watch. I like the watch faces and NFC payment.
by Wingo on 2018-08-20T17:00:00

I would definitely buy this again
Rating: 5
So far it's been amazing and really easy to learn how to use, wish the battery lasted a bit longer, my days are pretty long here lately.
by Missi on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I LOVE this Smartwatch!!!!
Rating: 5
This Gen 4 Smartwatch Explorist HR Tan Leather watch is FANTASTIC! Easy to use, long battery life, and looks GREAT!!!! Love it!!!
by Teleng10 on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch!
Rating: 5
I use mine pretty much all day and use it a fair amount. I really don't see why people complain about the battery life. The watch looks really fashionable and works great.
by Micah on 2018-12-05T16:00:00

GEN 4 SMARTWATCH EXPLORIST HR BLUE / TAN LEATHER
Rating: 4
First time Fossil watch buyer of any kind. Overall aesthetics is great. Love the color combo. It took awhile to get delivered due to the COVID19 pandemic. I'm able to use my watch for a full 8 hrs. and some. I turned off the "Tilt to Wake" & "Always ON Screen" I either tap the screen or press the crown to wake up the watch. Not a big deal. Works for me and maybe not for others. Some people like to have the screen always on and it will definitely drain the battery. Pairing was easy and Setup was a breeze. So far so good. I've had it for 1 full week with no major hiccups. For the price I got it for, I can't complain too much.. I consider my purchase a good buy and we'll see how long this watch will last.
by EJ06 on 2020-05-14T17:00:00

Good purchase based on price
Rating: 4
Wanted a smart watch for some time. Had to restore the original settings twice but think it's working great now. Purchased a watchface application that has made me almost fall in love with the watch. Had the watch band been made for woman's wrist, I would have given the watch rating of 5. Will need to buy a different band because it's not small enough for my wrist. Like the charger a lot!
by Jeweliann on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch but battery life is not good
Rating: 4
I use mine for everyday useso I get better battery life. My wife uses hers for working out, kickboxing cardio. By the time the hour is over she only has 37% left. Not enough to make it to the end of the day. I'm thinking about returning hers but she really likes how the fuction work.
by Surfndive2 on 2020-05-06T17:00:00

All Features

Voice Assistant Built-inSiri
Case MaterialAluminum
SeriesSeries 3
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Screen MaterialIon-X Glass
Operating SystemwatchOS
Usage Time18 hours
Backlit DisplayNo
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
NFC TechnologyYes
Additional Accessories Included1m Magnetic Charging Cable
Color CategorySilver
Display TypeOLED
Maximum Wrist Size7.87 inches
Product Height1.52 inches
RechargeableYes
Model FamilyApple Watch Series 3
Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
Mobile Payment Service SupportedApple Pay
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Model NumberMTEY2LL/A
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Vibration AlertYes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
Minimum Wrist Size5.12 inches
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Case Thickness0.45 inches
Works WithSiri
Global PositioningGPS
Case ShapeRectangular
Alert TypeVibration
Internal Memory Capacity8 gigabytes
Screen Size38 millimeters
Clock DisplayYes
Display ScreenYes
Product Weight0.94 ounces
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Band TypeSport Band
Band ColorWhite
Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Voice ActivatedYes
Case Size38 millimeters
Metrics MeasuredCadence
Product TypeSmartwatch
Product Depth0.45 inches
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Water ResistantYes
Case Back MaterialComposite
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Case Width1.31 inches
Form FactorWristwatch
Music PlayerYes
Bluetooth Version4.2
Touch ScreenYes
Color DisplayYes
SensorsAccelerometer
releaseNov 2018Feb 2019
ColorSilver Aluminum
Product NameApple Watch Series 3 (GPS) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band
BrandApple
Features45mm case 22mm interchangeable strap
Assembled Product Weight10 oz

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