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Fossil combines form and function in a new smartwatch that’s set to revolutionise your workout
“NEW YEAR, NEW YOU — BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.” You’ve done it and heard it all before. You’ve made the resolutions, stuck with them for a month — maybe two, but rarely through to March. That’s when everyone else admits defeat, so it’s okay if you do too, right?
Fossil isn’t about that life. Fossil understands that successful resolutions are SMART (i.e. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely), and while there are all sorts of apps and gizmos out there to help you keep track of those things, it can be hard to find one that suits your lifestyle as well as your aesthetic. So the brand has come up with one device that offers the best of both worlds: state-of-the-art technology in a watch that looks as sporty or classic as you feel. Forget having to sacrific style for stats — 2019 is about the all-in-one. With extended battery life, light-weight design and updated tech (think Snapdragon 3100 and Google’s newly redesigned Wear OS), there’s something for everyone. Now that’s smart.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING THE FOSSIL SPORT IS BUILT TO BE YOUR GOAL-KICKING ACCOMPLICE. HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Track your movements
The Sport Smartwatch offers unthethered GPS for those who love to hike, run, bike or simply walk long distances — and find their way back home without having to rely on breadcrumbs. All the info is then compiled into a graph. Swimmers will relish the swimproof function, which keeps track of your laps via the Myswimpro fitness app. The Sport Smartwatch also has an extended battery life, power-save mode and it can be charged in less than an hour to last all day, so you’ll never miss a workout.
Google Pay
You can even pay for that cheeky post-run muffin with your watch — just imagine how comfortable it will be to run without that just-incase money tucked in your sock.
Track your heart rate
Keeping an eye on your heart rate is essential for making sure you’re getting the most out of your workout. The Sport Smartwatch tracks your heart rate across all different kinds of exercise programs when you use Google Fit. Your beatsper-minute are available at a glance, and the info can also be viewed in a user-friendly graph.
Get notified
For those who like to stay connected while they sweat it out, emails, texts and calls are just a tap or swipe away.
Get customised
From the colour of the silicone strap to the dial and the information on the display, your Sport Smartwatch can be totally customised. The sleek, ultra-lightweight design comes in nearendless colourways to match your mood or your activewear. You can also download the apps you use the most (think Uber for those times you’ve run too far, or Google Maps for easy directions or Spotify to keep you pumped).