Reviews Fossil Women's Charter Hybrid Smartwatch HR with Always-On Readout Display, Heart Rate, Activity Tracking, Smartphone Notifications, Message Previews
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Superb
This watch arrived and hour ago and I am IN LOVE WITH IT.
I have a thing for watches, and own about 2 dozen of them, mostly cheap ones, which will now be rarely used because this is about to replace them all. I have already switched out the watchband on this one, which was super easy.
I like the idea of a smartwatch but they're just not elegant, I hate the LED look, and the plain black screen when they're off, and I do not like square faces. I tried to get on board with a fitbit but it's just ugly, and was annoyed at how often I had to charge it.
Since I've had this an hour, I can't speak to the battery life or overall durability (I will update later if I have problems), but it's a beautiful watch, and it does exactly what I want it to do, but nothing more. It's not packed with stupid features, it focuses on well-executed simplicity. I don't want to play solitaire on my wrist, I don't need a bunch of apps. I want it to tell time, look like a quality, classy piece of jewelry, and give me basic smart functions, like showing notifications and counting my steps. It does do *much more* than that, it has exercise modes, a timer, music controls, a do-not-disturb setting, and other things that a tech-appreciative watch-loving adult would want, but not a bunch of clutter.
One thing I find especially cool is that you never have to set the time. Even though the outer rim and the analog watch hands are physical, not digital, the watch syncs to your phone and automatically sets the time. If you get on a plane and land in diff timezone, it will adjust, just like your phone. The hands also move out the of the way (pointing to 3 & 9, becoming a straight line across the face) when you're viewing your notifications. Also this watch is NOT a touchscreen! It is controlled by the 3 buttons on the side. The casing is a teeny bit thicker than I'd like, sitting higher off my wrist, but it's not too bad and it's a very minimal sacrifice for such a fine piece.
It is truly a "hybrid" watch; the best parts of a classic analog and a digital smartwatch.
There are more reviews on listings for different styles of the same model (gold/black faces, different bands, etc), and I recommend you read them, too. Many of them were helpful to me.
But basically if you want some smart features without giving up the classic look, feel, and analog display of a "real" watch, this is for you.
Love my hybrid watch
I have had this watch for a week and I love this Fossil watch! I have had almost every Fitbit and a Samsung smartwatch and thought I would never change. I wanted a nice looking watch, that is why I tried it. I missed the fitbit app for about a day and now I find the Fossil app to be even better. It keeps track my heart rate, steps and sleep. I have no issues with it syncing with messages, Email, whatapp. I was shocked the first time I went for a walk and my watch asked me of I was exercising and if i wanted to track it.
I did buy a leather band because I did not like the band that came with it (personal preference). The lack of instructions suck but between watching videos and being a previous smartwatch owner it was easy to figure out.
I get compliments on my watch almost daily. Great watch for my business attire with the benefits of a smartwatch.
Absolutely love my watch.
I researched this product and several others before I made my decision. What I wanted was a classic looking watch that didn’t scream “smart watch” but also was a smart watch. This product fit the bill perfectly. I love that I can customize the face with pictures and which application I want to view. It’s very similar to the paper white technology so it is easy to read and back lit once you tap it. My notifications come up easily and through the fossil app on my phone I can control what I see and what I don’t. The side buttons are nice and tight, and programmable for quick access to timer, notifications, health and more. The hands do glow in the dark and make it easy to read without having to back lite. The black one I purchased came with a very nice leather band and I purchased a stainless band to use daily so as not to ruin the leather one. The process was easy and painless, all tools included. Battery life depends on how much you allow the watch to do. When I have more notifications and alarms set my battery lasts about a week to a week in a half. When I cut it back to just my text messages, I have been able to get almost 2 weeks easy out of it. It charges rather quickly. I’ve had my watch about a month and for the most part it has been within range on steps and heart rate however if I’m doing something with my hands (like knitting) my step count can sometimes get a little out of range. All and all I recommend this product for those that do not need your watch to be an extension of your phone with apps but want a good watch that does just a little bit more than just tell time.
Classy and elegant with just the functions I wanted
I wanted a traditional style timepiece look coupled with just a few basic smartwatch functions but with really good battery life and here it is! I have a Galaxy Active that has a full color screen and is nice, has reasonable up to day or two battery life-never more than 2 tops)- but I also leave the display off and have been wanting to just have an always visible watch face - and when I came across this with actual hands, I was thrilled-I love analog watches and missed the experience ever since I switched to fitness/smartwatches several years ago. I do like receiving notifications of received texts and calls (don't need to respond back; have that function on the Galaxy and find it cumbersome so don't use it anyway). I also like having heart rate/steps/activity tracking- just basics is great with me. This watch even has the weather which is nice.
The battery life is just superb and I like not having to worry about charging daily. The e-ink monochromatic display is is easily readable and functionable and good in sunlight too. - that's what preserves battery life and I don't miss the color display- I have my phone for that. Some people want that color display and are willing to sacrifice battery life-- it's a preference for sure. I just love having a constant watch face again too in a traditional classic style while still getting my notifications and steps etc. Very pleased.
My wife loves it
My wife loves it my wife loves this product I wait at least two months before I make product reviews that way I can see how this product last I forgot to make a product review on this one and my wife has had it for over a year works perfect
Best watch I've ever owned!
I purchased this watch when my Apple watch gave up on life. I didn't really want to pay for another Apple watch and wanted something that looked a little more feminine and more like a watch. I absolutely love this watch. I've had it since July of last year with zero issues. Its easy to use and looks great. I can be a little rough on watches sometimes and this one has held up great. No scratches, the band still looks new without any fading or discoloration from rubbing against clothes, etc. I get a lot of compliments on it and most people don't even realize its a smartwatch until I show them the features. I also love love love the battery life. I had to charge my Apple watch just about every day but this one will easily go well over a week sometimes almost two weeks without needing a charge. While it doesn't have the capability to answer a text like my Apple watch did I barely used that function and this one does everything I need it to for half the price.
Exceeded expectations- I love it!
I was in the market for a smartwatch that resembled an analog watch AND let me feel unplugged from my phone. This is totally it. You set it to notify you of anything you want, and nothing else, and you don't interact with your phone, which I love. I can read texts from my family on the watch without the pressure of responding while enjoying a walk in nature.
I wasn't sure about getting a rechargeable watch- I had looked at some that have replaceable batteries- but I like that this is more eco friendly and the charge lasts a LONG time, like a week, since it's not a full digital interface. The face is paperwhite style like a kindle and doesn't drain too much.
I also like that I can visit the local Fossil outlet if I ever want to change bands or anything. It's beautiful and keeps me moving. Glad I bought it instead of a gym membership :)
6 months on, still love it!
I've had this watch for 6 months now and I absolutely love it! I love that it has an actual face on it, that was important to me, I dont like the look of full smart watch. I wanted something that could track my steps, tell me how many calories I burn during the day and during a workout, and tell me my heart rate. This looks much better than a fitbit! One small negative is I find that the step counter to be sensitive. I think it over counts my steps by a bit. Its no big deal to me but just something to keep in mind. It seems like every smart watch or hybrid watch out there is over sensitive or under sensitive to steps. Ive never had any problems with the watch disconnecting from my phone and I've used it with two different phones now (an HTC and Samsung). The battery life lasts a really long time! For my its about 3 weeks! And it doesn't take long to fully charge at all. Overall I'm really happy with my watch! It was the right choice for me.
No es tan inteligente
Sinceramente a veces pienso que miente en los pasos que uno da.. no es tan inteligente ???? no se puede contestar desde ahà y los mensajes no todos los notifica
No longer getting notifications
This watch was great the first couple of months, but now I no longer get any notifications on my watch. And it sometimes doesn't recognize when I'm exercising, even though I'm at the gym for over 30 minutes every day.
So far so good.
Just received today and so far it’s good. I like that it’s customizable and it was super easy to connect to my phone. I hope it continues to impress me! I gave it 4 stars because it took them forever to ship it to me. I ordered it on a Thursday and didn’t get it until Tuesday.
Would recommend
Withstands water well, is a wonderful compromise between a classic watch and a smartwatch. The battery life when worn all day/night is closer to 6 days, not two weeks. Silicone strap is bulky and not breathable.
Pretty, but no effective directions.
I really liked this smartwatch and read several reviews before deciding I'd try it. I've had less expensive smart watches in the past and had good luck with those and I just can't bring myself to pay hundreds of dollars for some of the fancier options out there so this seemed like a good fit for me. I love that it came "assembled" (some other brands often have the bands detached and you have to assemble it yourself) and really only needed a short time hooked up to the charger before it was fully charged.
I found the AP easy enough to locate, download and navigate. Most of the functions through the AP seemed straight forward and simple. I like that you can change the style of the face to suit your own preferences, BUT somehow I lost the one "face" style that I liked the most and when I try to recreate it through the AP it doesn't sync or work on the watch anymore. I've resigned myself to just use a different face setting style, but it's maddening that there aren't any directions or troubleshooting options to help with resolving this.
Overall, this is my third week wearing it and I haven't yet had to charge it which is nice. I am enjoying the functions of the watch otherwise and happy with the purchase.
Bigger display face than expected
I always wanted a smart watch that is not too expensive. I also love fossil. I’m not sure this hybrid works. The display is really huge which takes away from the elegance of fossil but it works well and the app is great
Poor Bluetooth Range
My Apple Watch died and I was looking for a much simpler “smart” watch, and This fit the bill for what I was looking for. Loved the simplicity of the watch. Really enjoyed the traditional watch face with real moving hands. However, extremely poor Bluetooth range. I wouldn’t even get text notifications from the next room over and maybe 6-7 feet away. Returned this and will continue to look for a different option.
Cute and practical but not durable or high enough quality for the price
I waited a year to buy this on sale and found myself disappointed upon receiving it. The glass screen cracked from basic daily wear within one week. The band is not adjustable (the rose gold version). I love the concept and if I hadn’t had those two issues I would love this watch, but for the price it was not high quality or durable and probably not worth the investment.
Pretty but not so smart
It was a gorgeous watch but the smartwatch features weren't so great, as in, they didn't work a lot of the time. Or my watch would say I was getting a call or text and I wasn't or vice versa.
Step counter oversensitive
Working on the computer or knitting will register as taking steps, which is annoying.
Worse, the app doesn't let you edit your step count when something like this happens.
The app also has no option for different kinds of workouts, so your calories are not going to be accurate there, either.
The heartrate monitor works more consistently than I expected, and I do like the minimalist, traditional look of the watch as well as the customization options.
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