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Fossil FTW6043 vs SAMSUNG SM-R840NZKAXAR

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Fossil FTW6043SAMSUNG SM-R840NZKAXAR
Title Fossil Unisex 40MM Gen 4 Sloan HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel Mesh Touchscreen Smart Watch, Color: Rose Gold/Silver Sloan (Model: FTW6043)Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm, GPS, Bluetooth) Smart Watch with Advanced Health monitoring, Fitness Tracking , and Long lasting Battery - Mystic Black (US Version)
Model Fossil
FTW6043
SAMSUNG
SM-R840NZKAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $129.00$399.00
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Release Aug 2020

Overview

DescriptionThe most advanced Samsung smartwatch is now also the most stylish. The Galaxy Watch3 combines powerful technology with a premium, customizable design so you can manage the day-today from your wrist, beautifully. No matter where life takes you, connect to your favorite apps from your wrist via Bluetooth. Keep an eye on wellness with advanced health monitoring, and go for days without charging.
Top Features
  • Smartwatches powered with wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android phones ; Circumference: 190+/- 5mm
  • Heart rate and 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 and controls, custom goal and 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 percent in under an hour
  • Classic design. Modern tech. This 40mm Sloane hr (heart rate) touchscreen smartwatch lets you track your heart rate, Receive notifications, customize your Dial and more; case size: 40mm; Band size: 18mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 18mm bands; imported
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+
  • Galaxy Watch3 combines powerful technology with a premium, customizable design so you can manage the day-today from your wrist, beautifully.
  • Keep an eye on wellness with advanced health monitoring, and go for days without charging.
  • Keep an eye on your fitness and health with SpO2, VO2 max, and heart-rate monitoring. Help is just a tap away if you stumble. And track your cycle in an easy and discreet way. *This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. SPO2, VO2 max and running coach features not available at the time of launch, will become available during Q3. Features will require a software update. **This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. ***Trip detection recognizes falls when engaged in dynamic motion, not when still. Requires network connection to notify emergency contact. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to satellite signal such as buildings.
  • Galaxy Watch3 combines style—two sizes, three colors, 50,000-plus watch faces and premium leather bands—with military-grade durability and water resistance.
  • Spend your time moving while Galaxy Watch3 tracks seven popular activities automatically. Get more out of each movement thanks to a built-in run coaching.

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.4 (out of 54 reviews)4.1 (out of 18 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 201 reviews)
Latest Reviews

I love this!!!
Rating: 5
I love this watch! From the second I saw it I fell in love! It is affordable and beautiful! It was glitching at first but once it fully updated and got set up I haven't had any issues! It works with my Android with no issues. The wear os app had a few options for the watch face but I didn't really like them. I was able to download an app on my phone that gave me access to a lot more options!
by Ophelia on 2020-04-25T17:00:00

Yes I would buy again
Rating: 5
I ordered another knid of watch but they had sold out. I waited a week later and found this watch and I love it
by shay on 2020-05-27T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I have went from having the Apple Watch series 1 for four years and have made the switch over to this watch. I love it. I was getting so tired of the Apple Watch and the bulky square design. It was a small screen as well especially compared to this watch. I love how big and round the screen is on this one and I love the touchscreen of it!! Definitely way better than the Apple Watch. It's much cuter and dressier for work now and looks so much better with my outfits!
by Hannah on 2020-05-05T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I had went without wearing a watch for 5 years and decided I wanted to start wearing one again. After researching and reading numerous reviews, I decided on this one. So far, I've had no problems with it. I don't have a need to use apps from the watch throughout the day, so battery life has not been an issue for me. (I was concerned about this from other reviews). It is comfortable to wear and I love the magnetic band. Classy, comfortable, and practical for my needs!
by Angie on 2019-12-16T16:00:00

Love it!!
Rating: 5
I love my fossil smartwatch!! I got the gen 4 silver mesh band with magnetic closure. Has gold around the face. So matches both my wedding sets. Still learning about the watch. I've had it 2 1/2 weeks.
by Peggy on 2019-10-24T17:00:00

Elegant
Rating: 4
I like this watch. Elegant and accurate. Cons: slow processor and battery life
by Youniquely on 2020-05-20T17:00:00

Falling apart...literally
Rating: 2
I love this watch! It's gorgeous, but that's where it stops. I bought it last November and it is already falling apart. I wear it maybe 2-3x per week maximum. The backing had become unglued. Prior to this, the screen was freezing and I would have to restart it which is very annoying. I sent it in for repairs, we'll see where that goes.
by Liya on 2019-11-17T16:00:00

FELL APART AFTER JUST 30 DAYS OF MINIMAL USE
Rating: 1
Purchased it for my wife on 12/2/2019, the back of the watch (charging plate) fell right off after less than 30 days of use. And to add insult to injury, although it is covered under warranty, one has to "request" a repair quote delaying the process of getting the watched shipped, repaired, and returned. We shall see how long this process takes. I have been recommending Fossil smartwatches since their arrival in the US, 3 of the 4 smartwatches in my family are Fossil Smartwatches...that will soon change. I should have gotten her an iWatch!
by Mickey on 2020-01-23T16:00:00

I would not buy this product, customer service is horrible.
Rating: 1
I have waited to post this review to see if my issues had been resolved. From the first day I got the watch, it would not connect with my phone. I contacted customer care to see what could be done, first of all, all responses take 24 hours, I have done a factory reset on my watch no less than 10 times. This has been a very frustrating process, now, they want me to send back my new watch for repair.
by jidaho on 2019-11-18T16:00:00

I would not buy this product and future generations
Rating: 1
Overall the apps and their connectivity is perfect. I enjoy how seamless was to connect my clock with the phone and the app and view my data. The hardware here is the problem. Who uses glue for a sport clock?? My clock fell apart in less than a year and I have been using it for 5 months everyday. They should not use glue for a clock that is supposed to be sport and that you can use to swim.
by Mary FR on 2020-05-15T17:00:00

Exactly what i was waiting for
Rating: 5
i owned galaxy watch and i loved it except it was little too heavy. also, i do not like fitness type watches, so i was literally waiting for watch3. super light, works well with bixby, samsung pay, and a lot of customization you can do. i always wear watch to track my sleep, and it didnt bother me at all. at last, watch trade-in was really good promotion!
by Jeffy0625 on 2020-09-01T17:00:00

Familiar but lighter
Rating: 5
i'm happy with this. it's the best upgrade from my gear s3 frontier. feels the same but lighter in weight. only drawback is the strap cause it felt a bit cheap. i got myself a silicone strap for it later on.
by acesjg81 on 2020-09-21T17:00:00

Perfect
Rating: 5
i got this as a replacement for the 41mm size, which was too small. the bezel on the 45mm actually seems shorter than in the 41mm! it's easy to use (both the bezel and the touch screen). the battery life is superb. the screen is beautiful. and since i had a trade in (active 2 - no bezel - good riddance), the price was great, too.
by NickName on 2020-09-09T17:00:00

Gr8 watch, superb gizmo,fitness kit not 4 every1
Rating: 5
this is as beautiful and functional watch, phone, info pod, music player, gadget, companion and alarm as you could want, worth every cent. the learning curve is minimal if you can find your way around a smartphone. but the fitness stuff, which is touted as the centerpiece of this timepiece's acumen is just for gym rats or runners and such. i garden, walk dogs, putter around the house, dance now and then and the watch's workout detection for my everyday regimen is quite confused and almost useless. for everything else it does, and there's a lot of it and the sheer snazz of it, i love it. i'd give it a 4.7 but you can only rate in whole numbers.
by miztechtock on 2020-09-16T17:00:00

Great integration with smartphone
Rating: 5
this watch seamlessly integrates with my s20 ultra and i love how i can receive notifications from all my apps on the watch. i get about 2 days worth of battery life with normal use and the always-on display turned off. best surprise so far is being able to connect to my ultra's camera and see it on my watch face and take pictures!
by Chris on 2020-09-11T17:00:00

Great watch - so so battery life.
Rating: 4
Upgraded to the Galaxy Watch 3 from the original Galaxy Watch. Love the larger screen. Love that it's slightly slimmer. Love the new sensors, including Blood Pressure Monitoring (Not officially activated in the US yet, but there are workarounds available). Only complaint is that I'm not thrilled with the battery life. Still easily get a full days worth of use even with sleep tracking, but nowhere near the life compared to the Original Galaxy Watch which could push 3 days.
by robert on 2020-09-16T17:00:00

Best looking watch on the market.
Rating: 3
the design is flawless and the rotating bezel is infinitely better then the touch one on the active 2. i am used to the subpar battery life when compared to let's say a versa 2, so i don't really fault it much because the tech and os is muchhhh better then fitbit. i can't excuse away the slow charging however. it is brutally slow and for this amount of money it is inexcusable.
by Nolan on 2020-09-02T17:00:00

Just Ok
Rating: 3
i regret upgrading from the galaxy watch as there is nothing worth the expense for this watch. the extra stuff they mentioned like the workout, sleep, etc., not that great. the other watch i had was better in doing my every hour stretch reminder this one is weird, it's a hit or miss. the few things i love about this watch are the lightness and also the look on the screen. bigger and aesthetically more pleasing. battery is fine as well, get two days or so. i don't think it is worth it and when i trade in i realized i should have kept my watch.
by Hope on 2020-09-01T17:00:00


Rating: 1
Original still better. Not worth hefty price tag. Key features not enabled. Walmart customer service is the worst!!!
by ROBERT on 2020-09-11T17:00:00

Disappointing new design and Wear App
Rating: 1
the protruding watch buttons on the right side is poor design if you want to wear the watch for road biking and during circuit training with weights and especially push-up. my s3 is much better with recessed buttons. i am returning it until they learn to get feedback from actual athletic customers. also, what's wrong with their app design, why does it have to combine the watch and phone steps? i want to be able to just use the phone or watch, not the cumulative, which could be double sometimes or 70% to 30% and the 30% is probably already in the 70% of the number shown. makes no sense at all, separate them out. don't buy this if you are going to use if for active life, go with fitbit or some other device
by Rahmi on 2020-08-31T17:00:00

All Features

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Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H)1.77 x 1.82 x 0.44 Inches
Size45 mm
Assembled Product Weight0.12 lb
releaseAug 2020
SensorsAccelerometer
Internal Memory Capacity4.3 gigabytes
Product Weight1.9 ounces
Display TypeSuper AMOLED
Color DisplayYes
Form FactorWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYes
Battery Capacity340 milliampere hours
Metrics MeasuredCycling speed
Product Length1.77 inches
Product Width1.82 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Interface(s)Wireless
Touch ScreenYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
Clock DisplayYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
ColorMystic Black
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
RechargeableYes
Usage Time56 hours
Model FamilyGalaxy Watch3
Product Depth0.44 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
Wireless Charging StandardQi
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Screen Size45 millimeters
Global PositioningGPS
NFC TechnologyYes
Color CategoryBlack
Model NumberSM-R840NZKAXAR
Operating System CompatibilityTizen
Processor Speed1.15 gigahertz
Water ResistantYes
Replaceable BatteryNo
Screen Resolution360 x 360
Product NameGalaxy Watch3 Smartwatch 45mm Stainless BT
Display ScreenYes
Case ShapeRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
BrandSamsung
Operating SystemTizen
Bluetooth Version5.0
Works WithBixby
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inBixby

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