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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 196 reviews

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81%would recommend to a friend

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Customers appreciate the Gen 4 Explorist HR Smartwatch 45mm Stainless Steel for its stylish design, large display, and comfortable fit. It offers a variety of useful apps and features such as waterproof capabilities, notifications, Google Pay, and NFC payments. However, some users have expressed concerns about its battery life and compatibility issues, particularly for iPhone users.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Watch and great quality. Classic look. I would buy again if had more options for Apple iPhone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have really enjoyed this new watch. It has wonderful features and I have gotten positive comments from both family and friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Notifications, Screen
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving It!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Including the new Fossil Gen 4 Explorist, I have owned five smart watches over the last few years. So far, this is my favorite one. It is built incredibly tough. I was never much for metal bands before but this one is very comfortable. Although it does have a large screen, it is a bit thinner than some other watches and is overall very comfortable. I personally really like the screen. Easy to read, bright with good color & contrast. I love the dials on the side. Easy to customize and give you the old school watch look & feel. If you are already familiar with the Wear OS, then you will be right at home. If not, it is still very easy to pair with your phone. In fact, this was probably the easiest watch to connect that i have had yet. And I might ad it STAYS connected! Every single smartwatch that I have had before this one couldn't make it thru the day without either rebooting or loosing its Bluetooth connection. So far, I have had neither issue with this watch. As for functions, everything you would expect is hear. Notifications for calls, text, social media and so on. The heart rate monitor seems to be accurate and the various health tracking functions work well. I primarily like to use a smartwatch for the notifications. Being on the road all day, it's nice to be able to just look at my wrist when a notification comes in. And I can also say that I actually get my notifications. Some other watches seem to be hit & miss with that. Now for battery life. This is always a sticking point with smartwatches. Much like your phone, how much you ask of it will have everything to do with battery life. They claim around 24 hours of battery life. With my use, I can easily go well beyond that. With taking it off the charger at 6am, I can easily have 50+ % left when I go to bed around 10pm. And that is with the always on display. Now if I were to max out the brightness, constantly have the heart rate monitor and other fitness activities going along with getting notifications for everything under the sun, then I am sure I wouldn't make it thru the day. But that would be true with any other watch as well. In fact, of the watches I have this one easily last the longest. Battery estimates for any electronic device are always going to be best case scenarios that require only the bare minimum running. So with that said, I can highly recommend the Fossil Gen 4 Explorist. I am certain this will last me a very long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely Love my watch the best watch I’ve actually owned that’s descent. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This watch has been great connecting with my Note 9. And it is the perfect size for working out and everyday use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fossil Smartwatch

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These watches are the best smartwatches but they are very good watches nonetheless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So easy to set up and so easy to use once set up. just wish it was able to make and receive phone calls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch and stylish. Fossil kept its watch updated in par and above with brands like Samsung and apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband loved this watch as a gift. He's really putting it to good use. Very fashionable and comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using with a google pixel and it works wonderfully. Lots of fun and convenient and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice brand

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my son. Quality is excellent and looked very nice on him.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elegant watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The watch is excellent, I can access the information in my phone easily. Full of fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great looking watch but had to recharge during the day. Not good for those that wear it just for normal use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch, with great features

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice, looks like traditional watch, but, functioning like a smart watch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than my Samsung watch which was good also

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easier to operate. Ecosystem seems more developed and expands at a reasonable pace

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Heart Rate addition

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm glad they added the heart rate monitor feature. Great all around watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought for son

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it for my son, he loves it. He has an apple phone and works grwat

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned three Android smart watches and this is by far my favorite.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very clean looking finish. Bought as a gift and was very happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent one

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent one and worth for the money. It suits for iPhone as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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