Fossil Gen 6 (42mm)
Fossil
Fossil Group exited the smartwatch business in January 2024; Gen 6 was its final shipped generation (a Gen 7 was FCC-filed but never released). Updated to Wear OS 3 in October 2022; no further major version update found.
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
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| Shape | Round |
| Resolution Width | 416 px |
| Resolution Height | 416 px |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ |
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| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
Battery
| Charging Type | Proprietary wireless As stated by manufacturer: “Magnetic charging cable” |
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| Fast Charging | Yes As stated by manufacturer: “80% charge in 30 minutes” |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 As stated by manufacturer: “Bluetooth 5.0 LE” |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| NFC | Yes As stated by manufacturer: “Secure element” |
| GPS | Yes |
Sensors
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
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| Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Sensor | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes As stated by manufacturer: “Altimeter” |
Build & Design
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
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| Case Diameter | 42 mm |
| Water Resistance Rating | 3 ATM |
| Interchangeable Straps | Yes As stated by manufacturer: “Standard quick-release lugs” |
| Available Colors | Black, Silver, Rose Gold |
Software & Compatibility
| iPhone Compatible | Yes As stated by manufacturer: “Fossil smartwatches have historically supported iPhone pairing (with reduced functionality), unlike Samsung/Google Wear OS devices” |
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