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Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Explorist HR Smoke Stainless Steel $159 (RRP $469) Shipped @ Fossil

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xmchen on 31/03/2020 - 10:06 fossil.com (10297 clicks)
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Saw this on Fossil website.

Smoke color only but still a good deal. Used ones on ebay sold for $150.

I am currently using one, the battery last over a day and can be full recharged less than an hour. I charge them before go to bed and still have 20% to 30% next night.

It have NFC built in so can be used for contactless payment.

Product Details
Sku: FTW4012
Notifications: Alarm Clock, App Alerts, Calendar Alerts, Email, Multiple Time Zones, Social Media, Text
Functions: Activity Tracker, Control Your Music, Google Pay™, GPS, Heart Rate Tracking, Interchangeable Watch Band, Notifications, Personalise Your Dial, Swimproof
Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart Enabled / 4.2 Low Energy
Compatibility: Android™ 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+
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Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone® and Android™ phones. Wear OS by Google and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. Touchscreen smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google require a phone running Android OS 6.0+ (excluding Go edition) or iOS 10+. Supported features may vary between platforms.

To avoid damage to your watch, only use with included charger. Do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral device to charge.

Product should be kept more than 20 cm away from implanted medical devices to minimise potential for RF interference. See product insert for full details.

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  • raiseyoursteaks on 31/03/2020 - 10:11

    been looking for a smart watch and eyeing the garmin vivo active 4. But I dont think Garmin has NFC. This wear OS is a big win.

    • xmchen on 31/03/2020 - 10:14

      have used quite a few smartwatches and this is the one I liked most so far. Reasonable battery, quick charge and nfc.

    • SriAvi on 31/03/2020 - 10:18
      +2

      I have a gen 5 and this is my first proper smartwatch. But as a guy who likes to try latest gadgets I feel the battery life is not great and WearOS doesn't seem to get the same attention apple pays to its watchOs. WearOS is good but still not a refined product. I don't like Samsungs custom Os stuff hence this was my only option.

      Having said that at $159 it is a steal.

    • onlinepred on 31/03/2020 - 10:20
      +2

      Garmin has nfc.

    • Cyphar on 31/03/2020 - 16:35

      Garmin has GarminPay so yes they do have NFC

  • Mikinoz on 31/03/2020 - 10:13
    +9

    Sold or selling for $150?, my experience with fossil watches are they look good but functionally not so good. Also batteries generally wear out pretty quickly. And when others last 2 days or longer, 1 day or just over doesn't cut it.

    • Caped Baldy on 31/03/2020 - 10:16
      +2

      I was looking at reviews, battery life seems like a big complaint and makes it a no deal for me. I'd rather have less functionality and longer battery life.

      • xmchen on 31/03/2020 - 10:21
        -1

        really depends. I loved my Xiaomi Pace( batter last 2 weeks) and Suunto Ambit3 Peak( battery last 30 days) but wanted a watch have nfc and can play music for daily usage.

    • xmchen on 31/03/2020 - 10:18

      I have seen a couple gen4 explorist sold for $150 on ebay recently. I am happy as long as it last the fully day. Quick charge in less than hours is more than sufficient to me. Could you please advise which smart watch have 2 days of battery with NFC as I may take a look at them? The only one I know is Ticwatch Pro but then their dual layer screens resutled the LED a little bit hard to see under the sun.

      • onlinepred on 31/03/2020 - 10:21

        My 44mm Galaxy watch active2 lasts 3-4 days. I turn it off while I sleep. Has Spotify local and remote

    • DonIsGood on 31/03/2020 - 12:28

      Gen 5 user here and no problem with battery as I can get 1.5 days out of it. Charge time is under 1hr so it's good to go again

  • dddddog on 31/03/2020 - 10:27
    +2

    Look at the pics, everyone says back falling off

    • onlinepred on 31/03/2020 - 10:53

      It's a common issue, even on gen 5.

    • Timm on 31/03/2020 - 11:02

      My Mrs has a gen3 and the back fell off.

    • bne87 on 31/03/2020 - 13:36
      +1

      I have the gen 4 and have since the release date. No issues and fossil will replace with new if any faults for two years.

      • Forphucsake on 31/03/2020 - 18:34
        +1

        Same, have the gen 4 Explorist and have never had a problem with mine, does everything I needed and lasted the full day to charge overnight. Partner had a gen 4 Venture that wouldn't charge properly anymore, contacted Fossil and they promptly offered to swap it for a Gen 5. Can't fault customer service.

  • hajonez on 31/03/2020 - 10:30

    And it's gone!

  • usb4 on 31/03/2020 - 10:33
    +3

    I am using watch last 15 months and I am feeling from first day it is laggy, poor battery. Only good thing is looking similar to a mechanical watch.

  • andrewsaws on 31/03/2020 - 10:38

    just bought one

  • Stefce on 31/03/2020 - 10:40

    Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this the one with the 45hz display that always looks choppy?

  • Gururek on 31/03/2020 - 10:47
    +4

    Also available here:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fossil-FTW4012-Mens-Explorist-Ge…

    • xmchen on 31/03/2020 - 10:50

      wow..that's better deal if you are ebay plus member and combine with 5% Ebay gc.

    • hajonez on 31/03/2020 - 10:56

      Thanks, Gururek. I was able get one here.

    • kalakaar on 31/03/2020 - 11:04

      thanks mate

      • sludo on 31/03/2020 - 14:13
        +1

        Thanks for sharing with the community a*****e

  • trankillity on 31/03/2020 - 10:59
    +10

    I've had the Gen 4 Fossil before and returned it. Would not recommend it. Very unreliable NFC, incredibly laggy, notifications will randomly not come to the watch.

    I've heard the Gen 5 is miles better, but WearOS is still at least 2-3 years behind Apple Watch OS.

    • DonIsGood on 31/03/2020 - 12:30

      Love my Gen 5, no issue with NFC (touch wood) as I use it to tap and go for payments and in place of Opal card - love it! Oh and it doesn't lag either

  • narcoleptic-haze on 31/03/2020 - 11:46
    +1

    I've got this exact watch. It's fine. Sure the battery life is terrible, but then what WearOS watch isn't? It's usable and actually looks like a real watch. At this price it's a bargain, I paid $300+ and have got good use out of it.

  • Yomamassugardaddy on 31/03/2020 - 12:05

    Out of stock everywhere :(

  • cd27 on 31/03/2020 - 12:52

    Managed to pick one up a week and a half ago at my local Fossil. They said it was a pricing error but where honouring it. The Iconic had some last night but can’t seem to find them now

  • olitryon on 02/04/2020 - 19:00

    Damn :(
    Would be awesome if they're still in stock somewhere!

  • Treasurehunter on 10/04/2020 - 00:25

    good price

    this or galaxy watch active 2?

    • simprosimple on 10/04/2020 - 01:41

      This one is pretty old watch. Even Galaxy Watch Active 1 wins over this.

      Fossil Gen 4 - Snapdragon 2100 / 512mb RAM
      Galaxy Watch Active 1 - Exynos 9110 / 768mb RAM
      alaxy Watch Active 2 - Exynos 9110 / 1.5gb RAM

  • sludo on 10/04/2020 - 01:09
    +1

    Don't forget 5.60% cashback

    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/fossil

    • sushimaster on 10/04/2020 - 01:37

      include gst?

      • sludo on 10/04/2020 - 02:20

        You may not earn Cashback on GST, freight, delivery fees and taxes.

  • TaurusHead on 10/04/2020 - 02:21

    I rather went for this

    • sludo on 10/04/2020 - 02:24
      +1

      Just wondering why? When you can buy a silicon band cheaply after market unless you prefer black of course.

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/173911547935

      • TaurusHead on 10/04/2020 - 09:46

        Ohhhh I wasn't aware about that. Thanks mate.
        But how do you Change them … Can we do that on our own?

      • Avalanche on 10/04/2020 - 18:37

        How easy to replace and how durable if you had it before?

        • Forphucsake on 11/04/2020 - 08:57
          +1

          The bands that are on it have quick release pins, if the new band also has them it takes 30sec to change.

  • flickr on 10/04/2020 - 14:37

    Back in stock, only the silicone version..

    • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2020 - 00:02

      Thanks for letting those invisible Ozbargainers who dont contribute to the community at all.

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