How Does it Work?
Fossil watches continue to please their divers, outdoor enthusiasts, and outdoorsmen with new watches that keep the overall theme of the brand. Each watch offers something a little different, but they all represent great design and quality. With each new generation of their smartwatches, Fossil continually has tried to pack in more features than its predecessors. For Gen 4 it was about sports monitoring, adding extra sensors to better monitor workouts without having to have your watch near your body. This is the standard for all Fossil watches, though the company is working on making other apps for the GPS chips that are located in many of their GPS-equipped watches.
As for the GPS feature in smartwatches today, you can expect them to become smaller, though not to go away completely. This is because developers continue to work on improving the accuracy of the signals that they receive. Some companies have already taken advantage of the improvements in accuracy, so the added accuracy will come at a price. Many companies offer you an update free of charge when you purchase a new smartwatch of the new gen 5 line.
Another popular feature with the new gen watches by Fossil is the ability to use your PC or your cell phone to download workout routines directly onto your watch. With these watches, you can program in intervals, set goals, and keep track of how far you've gone with your workouts. This allows you to easily keep track of your training sessions, and it's great for athletes who like to work out by themselves. You can even train under a professional if you prefer, because the Garmin Connect Mobile Software comes with over 80 sports and fitness applications that work with the LiveTrack technology that is included with many smartwatches.
If there's one thing about smartwatches that worries many consumers, it's the worry that some watches cause wear and tear much faster than the straps are able to withstand them. Manufacturers have taken steps to combat this with more durable straps and tougher cases. The problem with rotating crowns in older watches was that it caused some damages in the watches. Some users don't mind this, but those who suffer from arthritis or other muscle conditions may find that it causes painful rubbing. For these people, the Gen 5 models have replaced the rotating crown with a finger ring that slides into the watch, so you no longer have to worry about damage. If you do get a bit more vigorous with your workout, you can always pop the band back out to access the watch without hurting your fingers.
The ability to perform activities like typing on your watch is one of the highlights of the new smartwatch models from Garmin. You can type continuously while working out without the fear of the wristwatch starting to malfunction. The on watch has a special mode that allows you to turn off the screen when not in use. This special feature was previously available on the lower-end Foreman watches, but it hasn't been available on the Gen 5 until now. Now, you can enjoy everything that your computer is capable of on your wrist while you're outside exercising.
Other impressive technologies include the heart rate monitor and the calorie counter, which are two of the newest additions from Garmin. The Garmin heart rate monitor has been around for some time, but the improved version provides a lot more information than its predecessors did. While the older versions only showed you your maximum heart rate for a certain period of time, the new model will continuously display the number of calories that you've burned during a workout. This information is extremely helpful for fitness-minded consumers, as it gives you an idea of how effective your current routine is. The calorie counter, on the other hand, counts the calories that you burn throughout the day and will allow you to set daily targets based on your current level of fitness.
While most smartwatches still don't have a camera built in, the latest model of the Gen 5 has both a front and back light, allowing you to take a picture of whatever you're doing. The phone comes with a huge battery life, and many consumers will walk several miles without charging the watch. Since most people will be using their smart phone or other small mobile devices to take pictures, this feature is incredibly important. If you use your smartwatch solely to keep track of your workouts, the battery life will probably not matter all that much.
The biggest upgrades that come with the smartwatch from Garmin are its ability to connect wirelessly to an outdoor cabled network and download workouts to a local hard drive. This is a particularly useful feature if you work out at your home, as you won't have to worry about hooking up to a gym's wireless network. Additionally, the Garmin watch series 5 comes with a feature that allows you to enter specific workout goals by touching the screen. You can easily set yourself goals by distance or time so that you don't run out of the amount of calories that you need to burn for that day. The only thing that this feature does is add another step to your fitness routine.