#NewIn Fossil: Q Venture HR and Fossil Q Explorist HR Smartwatches

Aug 16, 2018

Fossil recently launched its fourth generation of smartwatches under its Fossil Q line, the Fossil Q Venture HR and Fossil Q Explorist HR.

Mandy Moore wearing the Fossil Q Venture HR.

This new generation of smartwatches has several new technology features including Heart-Rate Tracking, NFC, Untethered GPS and Swim-proof Functionality. Thanks to optimized charge time, users can now charge their device within an hour to last all day so they can quickly stay in style.

KJ Apa wearing the Fossil Q Explorist HR.

Powered with WearOS by Google and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 2100 Platform, here are more details on its four new features.

Heart-Rate Tracking:

Heart rate functionality was an important ask from consumers and a top priority for the Generation 4 Fossil Q line. Whether going for a run outside or hitting the gym, you can automatically track your heart rate during logged exercises with Google Fit.

Take a manual heart rate reading and automatically track heart rate across multiple types of workouts using Google Fit
Heart rate graphs show progress throughout a large variety of workouts and improves workout tracking experience
Exclusive-to-Fossil dials have heart rate integrated into the designs, showing users their beats per minute on their watch face at a quick glance

NFC

NFC allows users to have payment and transit capabilities directly on their device. Exclusively compatible with Google Pay (currently not available in Singapore), NFC prevents users from having to pull out their card every time they need to complete a transaction. With a few taps, your card is ready on watch to streamline any checkout experience. Security is an obvious consideration, and users set up a unique lock code on their watch to help protect from any identity or data theft.

Untethered GPS

New untethered GPS capabilities allow the users track walks, and runs, hikes, bike rides, and more via Google Fit and third party fitness apps without having to bring your phone along. Your watch will automatically map and track your location and distance during logged workouts!

Swim-proof Functionality

Thanks to added swim-proof functionality, users can track swim workouts, hang poolside or hop in the shower without risk of damaging their smartwatch. For consumers ready to hit the trails for a run or ride without taking their phone, music can be downloaded from third party apps directly to device.

With this new generation of watch, Fossil is bringing a unique, fun take on technology. With function-based dials, social sharing abilities and an immense amount of personalization opportunities, these watches truly allow users to “Make it Your Own.” The added functions like Heart Rate, NFC, and GPS will give users a 360 holistic way to track all parts of their lives, while keeping true to the authentic creative spirit of innovative watch design that Fossil was founded on more than 30 years ago.