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Fossil (Model: FTW4016) vs Garmin 010-01769-01

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Title Fossil Men's Gen 4 Explorist HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Leather Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Brown (Model: FTW4016)Garmin 010-01769-01 Vivoactive 3, GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments and Built-In Sports Apps, Black with Silver Hardware
Model Fossil
(Model: FTW4016)
Garmin
010-01769-01

Basic Info

Suggested Price $289.00$127.73
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Release Feb 2019Sep 2017

Overview

DescriptionDo more than tell time with this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch. This high-tech timepiece has more than 15 built-in sports apps and provides fitness monitoring, stress tracking, GPS and mobile payment capabilities in a sporty design. Download unique watch faces and widgets to personalize this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch to suit your style.
Top Features
  • 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+
  • Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks)
  • Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
  • More than 15 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more
  • Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress
  • Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, Live Track and more when paired with a compatible smartphone
  • Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode. Display size:1.2 inch diameter

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.7 (out of 274 reviews)4.0 (out of 1179 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.4 (out of 920 reviews)
Latest Reviews

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

Best Price
Rating: 5
Substantially lower price than All other stores (Amazon, Macys, Kohls, Target, Best Buy) at that time. I liked this watch as I already had one that I bought 2 yrs ago. These were gifts. Short of Apple Garmin makes best smart watches.
by Muhammed on 2020-04-07T17:00:00

Best Price for the watch I wanted
Rating: 5
Substantially lower price than All other stores (Amazon, Macys, Kohls, Target, Best Buy) at that time. I liked this watch as I already had one that I bought 2 yrs ago. These were gifts. Short of Apple Garmin makes best smart watches.
by Muhammed on 2020-04-07T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Its good quality and accurate Even easy to use of all work out and features
by Mersedeh on 2020-09-16T17:00:00

Excellent investment
Rating: 5
Is a excellent device, is multi functional and beauty I very happy with the purchase.
by MAURICIO on 2020-01-08T16:00:00


Rating: 5
Love it. More motivation to get fit.
by bihshya on 2020-05-08T17:00:00

Great product
Rating: 5
Watch is awesome and a great price! Would highly recommend to anyone!
by Jarvis on 2020-05-03T17:00:00

Great value, great product!
Rating: 4
Super easy to set up and super easy to use! Would recommend for a first smart watch. I got it for my sister and she loves being able to see how fast she is walking/running. The only issue is the steps are not 100% accurate, it is a little sensitive when in a bouncy car. The touch screen is amazing. I myself have the Fennix 5s and I find it looks similar. I love the metal around the face, makes it look way more expensive than it is. Great value! Get one before they are not available anymore.
by Shannyn on 2020-09-01T17:00:00


Rating: 4
it's great but Garmin needs to get it together as far as tech. watch looses downloads and won't connect to app because app is always broken. So if you have a favorite watch screen and their website goes down your watch screen goes away. just FYI
by Christina on 2020-08-01T17:00:00


Rating: 3
I give it 3 stars as it was not what I personally was looking for. For an average user, this doesn't really log steps correctly. I had some steps log while sitting at my desk. I had very few steps log while mowing my lawn. When I went out for a walk it registered steps almost exactly as I counted. So, I think there are some sensors that have to play together to make this work correctly. I did play with the GPS function and this is where it excelled. It tracked the precise location of my trek. I think this watch is more for a bicycler or runner. I ended up returning it, as I am neither one of those.
by TomasJ on 2020-09-21T17:00:00

Wrist Band Causes Blisters and Keeps Odor
Rating: 2
I started with a Vivofit 3 as a beginner hiker and wanted an upgraded watch that could track sleep, heart rate, workouts, and GPS location. This watch met all the criteria but after wearing it normally as I would with the Vivofit 3, there was this awful odor the band absorbed. The wrist band gave me blistering so I have been switching wrists. After reading the Garmin forums I have been following regime where I rise the band and watch once a week to keep the odor and blistering at bay. Overall, its a great watch but the band needs better product development to avoid the cleaning regime so much.
by Victoria on 2020-06-22T17:00:00

All Features

Features45mm case 22mm interchangeable strap
Assembled Product Weight10 oz
releaseFeb 2019Sep 2017
TouchscreenYes
Display Size1.2\" / 30.4 mm
SensorsAccelerometer
Screen Resolution240 x 240
Display TypeAnalog
Water Resistance Depth5 ATM (Pressure Equivalent to 164' / 50 m)
Global PositioningGPS
Wireless ConnectivityANT+Bluetooth
Memory Retention14 Days (Activity Data)
Dimensions1.7 x 1.7 x 0.5\" / 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm
MaterialPolymer, Stainless Steel
Band Circumference5 to 8\" / 127 to 204 mm
Band MaterialSilicone
Watch Crystal MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Activity Memory7 Timed Activities
Operating SystemNot Applicable
Estimated Battery Life7 Days (Smartwatch Mode)13 Hours (GPS On)
OS CompatibilityiOSAndroid
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)3.95 x 3.95 x 3.9\"
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating5ATM
Internal Memory Capacity16 gigabytes
Dust ResistantNo
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatch
Product Width1.7 inches
Charging Interface(s)None
Touch ScreenYes
Maximum Wrist Size5 inches
ColorStainless steel
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
RechargeableYes
Model FamilyGarmin Vivofit 3
Product Depth1.7 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityNone
Case Back MaterialStainless steel
Minimum Wrist Size8.03 inches
Alert TypeVibration
Rotating BezelNo
Screen Materialchemically strengthened glass
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size30.4 millimeters
Processor Speed1.2 gigahertz
Product Height0.5 inches
Product Namevívoactive 3 Smartwatch
Display ScreenYes
Band Width20 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
BrandGarmin
Bluetooth Version4.0
Product Weight1.5 ounces
Color DisplayYes
Backlit DisplayYes
Battery Capacity13 milliampere hours
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYes
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year Consumer Limited
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Usage Time192 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNo
Seriesvivoactive 3
Case MaterialPlastic
Case Thickness0.5 inches
Case Width11.7 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBand
Clasp TypeHook buckle
Band Length0.7574 inches
NFC TechnologyYes
Color CategoryMulti
Model Number010-01769-01
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
Water ResistantYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year Consumer Limited
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable
Adjustable BrightnessNo
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatch

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