Fossilized latest auctionwhich appears to have since been sold out 9 to 5 google According to reports, this is yet another example of a deal that seems too good to be true. Now is a good time to remind you that unless you’re buying an old smartwatch for archival purposes, deals like the $80 Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch aren’t worth it, even for a laugh.
The company has been trying to get rid of stock of this smartwatch for some time. A few months ago, Fossil announced the closure of its wearable software division in January 2024. Nine years ago, Fossil was one of the first fashion brands to announce a partnership with the Android Wear operating system. Despite the shutdown, the company is still promising updates to its devices.
this Fossil Gen 6 smart watch It’s an old watch. It originally launched in 2021 for $300, but received mediocre reviews. It suffers from slow software, short battery life, and a lack of exciting health features that would have helped Android’s wearable platform stand out from the competition. Fossil’s timing isn’t great either: it launches Gen 6 After Google announced It is revolutionizing the watch operating system and giving it charm.
There’s a long-standing joke that Fossil smartwatches usually sell better On sale. But you will also see a lot Reddit topic People say this Fossil Gen 6 in particular is a “dead product” and not worth the attractive pricing.
If you want a smartwatch that’s great for notifications and playing music, there are cheaper options, especially if you don’t mind used hardware. I watched the first generation pixel watch With prices ranging from $60 to $140 on eBay, it’s a better representation of Wear OS’s capabilities.
If you want to collect a piece of Android history, this Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch can do better. I need to find one first LG watcha relic from when Android thought it was going to be a square smartwatch platform or A round one.
