Fossil has added another smartwatch to its India lineup with the launch of the Gen 6 Venture Edition. The Fossil Gen 6 Venture Edition is being introduced just days after the launch of the Gen 6 Hybrid in India. The Fossil Gen 6 Venture Edition comes with a strap made from recycled plastic. The Fossil Gen 6 Venture is currently available from the Fossil website and is priced at Rs. 23,643 (US$ 300). Selected Fossil retail outlets across the subcontinent also have the Fossil Gen 6 Venture.
The Fossil Gen 6 Venture comes with a
classic design and health/ fitness tracking features. Looking like an analog
wristwatch of yore, the Gen 6 Venture has a large dial with new watch faces and
a compass. Health and fitness measurements available with the Gen 6 Venture
include heart rate, sleep, SpO2, and greater functionality overall. The
smartwatch comes preloaded with Amazon’s Alexa for voice assistant support. The
Fossil Gen 6 Venture is compatible with Android and iOS devices. The smartwatch
runs on the latest version of Wear OS and its battery can last for two weeks.
For sustainability-focused customers, the
Fossil Gen 6 Venture’s strap is made from recycled plastic and eco-leather. It
has a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor with a 1GB/8GB RAM/ storage
capacity. The 1.28-inch screen of the Fossil Gen 6 Venture has a color AMOLED
screen with a 416 x 416 pixels resolution and 326ppi. There are two configurable
push buttons on the Gen 6 Venture. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.0. The
Fossil Gen 6 Venture also comes with GPS, NFC SE, and Wi-Fi functionalities.
The Fossil Gen 6 Venture has 3ATM water
resistance and 24-hour/ battery life. The smartwatch is charged to 100% within
an hour via a USB cable with a magnetic dock. There are loads of preloaded apps
in the Fossil Gen 6 Venture edition. These apps include Cardiogram, Workout,
Heart Rate Goals, Google Maps, and so on.
