Fossil introduced its latest wearable this week, the Gen 6 Hybrid, a combo of a traditional timepiece and a few of the fitness tracking/digital notifications we enjoy about smartwatches. Basically, it’s for those who don’t want a smartwatch, but appreciate a few of the features that only a smartwatch can offer.
Available in a variety of styles, the Gen 6 Hybrid features up to two weeks of battery depending on usage, the ability to preview calls and texts, heart rate sensor, two case size options (45mm and 40.5mm), E-ink gray-scale display with backlight for night time visibility, step counting, plus plenty more.
Fossil also has a new and improved companion app for controlling the smartwatch and getting features synced up with your smartphone.
Gen 6 Hybrid will be available on June 27 starting at $229 for leather and silicone strap options, with bracelet styles priced at $249.
I honestly feel like buying this instead of a weor os watch. The look, the battery life and etc seem more attractive to me. The only thing i dislike is: “Access your favorite Alexa features”
I have the last model, the battery life is… way longer than they say. I usually get a month out of it. The redesigned GUI on the watch is way better than it used to be.
Same, I’ve had various smartwatches through the years and I still miss the Pebble.
Still the winner in simplicity, UI, responsiveness, battery life and the cherished “IT JUST WORKS” factor.
So what’s different between this and the Hybrid HR? Seems like they added an O2 sensor?
I bought the Coros Pace 2 about a month ago and am very happy with it. It doesn’t have apps but I get my notifications on it and battery lasts for weeks. I had the Fossil Gen 5. Battery wouldn’t even last from sun up to sun down. Very frustrating!
can you pay with it?
I was about to ask the same question. I assume the answer is obviously no, but I’d love to be surprised.
you can actaully buy a leather watch strap that has NFC payments built into it. You can only use one card at a time, but it works. I think TIMEX makes it. Super awesome to pair with one of these and you’re all set.
Wow! I need to look at that. Thanks
No. Couldn’t with last version, and they aren’t listing it as a feature on this one.