Fossil Q Men's Gen 3 Explorist Stainless Steel and Leather Smartwatch, Color: Blue, Brown (Model: FTW4004)

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Material
Leather calfskin

About this item

  • Smartphone notifications, touchscreen functionality, activity tracking, custom goal & alarm settings, customizable watch faces & watch bands, music controls & micro apps, microphone & speaker controls
  • Estimated 24-hour battery life, based on usage; charger included; imported; water-resistant IP67: dust & splash resistant
  • Case size: 46mm; Band size: 22mm; blue plated stainless steel case with silver-tone bezel and genuine brown leather band; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands. Built in fitness tracker
  • Powered with Wear OS by Google; compatible with Android OS 4.4+ (excluding Go edition) and iOS 9.3+ smartphones; Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; supported features may vary between platforms and countries
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Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Fossil
Model number FTW4004
Part Number FTW4004
Model Year 2017
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Digital
Clasp Buckle
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 46 millimeters
Case Thickness 12.5 millimeters
Band Material Leather
Band size Men's Standard
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color Brown
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Date
Special features Activity Tracker
Item weight 8.8 ounces
Movement Quartz
Warranty Important health precautions IMPORTANT HEALTH PRECAUTIONS [PDF 97 KB]

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.15 inches; 8.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FTW4004
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fossil Connected Watches Child Code
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074G2DH94
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 284 ratings

Product Description

It's adventure time—our Q Explorist smartwatch keeps you connected wherever the road takes you. Customize the full-round display and three buttons with your handiest features, receive notifications (on the go) and automatically track your activity from the hiking trails to the gym. Smartwatches built with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone and Android phones.

Wear OS by Google and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. Touchscreen smartwatches built with Wear OS by Google require a phone running Android OS 4.4+ (excluding Go edition) or iOS 9.3+. Supported features may vary between platforms. iPhone users cannot respond to messages or app notifications from the watch. iPhone users cannot ask Google Assistant for directions. The watch will only receive push notifications from navigation apps activated on the iPhone. To avoid damage to your watch, only use with included charger. Do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral device to charge.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
284 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance and quality of the wearable computer. For example, they say it looks good, is well built and has an amazing screen. Customers are also satisfied with comfort, and ease of operation. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life, value, and speed.

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44 customers mention44 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer. They mention it's a stylish and functional watch with a good design and an amazing screen. Customers also say it works well and the customization for the faces looks great.

"...The display is absolutely gorgeous. Easily the nicest display I have ever had on a watch like this...." Read more

"...It does what it's supposed to do, and the customization for the faces look great. You can keep a clean classy look, or a really goofy cartoony look...." Read more

"...I Love it, not as huge as I feared it would be. Amazing screen. Solid and very good quality watch...." Read more

"The watch is really good when it comes to it's features and the way it works with the phone...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wearable computer. They mention that it is well built, has a beautiful construction and design, and is a great time piece.

"...The leather strap is comfortable and of good quality...." Read more

"...Amazing screen. Solid and very good quality watch. I'm starting with 4 stars but I'll certainly give it a 5.March 8,..." Read more

"...liked, this watch is much more responsive and, in my opinion, better crafted. I was surprised by the smoother animations and shorter loading times...." Read more

"...a manly looking watch, and as with all Fossil watches, a very well made watch at that. It does everything I need it to do (at least for me)...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the watch. They mention that the leather band is supple but sturdy, and feels nicer than that of their other watch.

"...The leather strap is comfortable and of good quality...." Read more

"...The leather band on the Explorist is supple but sturdy and feels so much nicer than that of my previous smart watches..." Read more

"...4. Comfortable to wear everyday.5. Battery lasts a whole day (at least for now)." Read more

"It's a very elegant piece, light weight and comfortable. It may take some time to get it set up and have the apps that you may need...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the wearable computer very smooth to operate. They appreciate the smoother animations and shorter loading times. They also like the responsiveness and size of the screen.

"...It is buttery smooth. The battery life is typical of most smartwatches, in that it will last about a day with average use...." Read more

"...Asus Zenwatch 3, which I actually still liked, this watch is much more responsive and, in my opinion, better crafted...." Read more

"...1. Perfect size and really elegant. Rounded rocks.2. Fast and smooth enough.3...." Read more

"...Anyways it looks better than any of the other smart watches. Very smooth interface...." Read more

39 customers mention14 positive25 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that it has a really good battery life, while others say that it uses up the battery quickly. The battery life fluctuates wildly and consumes a lot of phone battery.

"...Poor battery life: I activate only 2 or 3 apps notifications, and that's when I don't want to..." Read more

"...It is buttery smooth. The battery life is typical of most smartwatches, in that it will last about a day with average use...." Read more

"...However, the battery life is very very bad... This is something really negative and enough to keep me from buying this watch again or recommend it..." Read more

"...Just as the first one, it simply went dead. I've tried to charge it, I've tried holding the power button down, it simply won't power on...." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the wearable computer. Some find it amazing for the price, while others say it's not worth buying, disappointing, and dodgy. However, some customers also mention that it'll be mediocre in most other capacities.

"...I was able to purchase the watch at a great price and so far, happy with this purchase...." Read more

"...little difficult, but other than that it was a great purchase and a good value compared to the 350 dollar galaxy gear s3" Read more

"...However, I am now convinced that this watch is not worth buying...." Read more

"Fantastic smartwatch for the price and a stunning look. Its a big hit around my office...." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the wearable computer. Some mention it's fast and smooth enough, while others say it'll take a while for some apps to load and the battery charging is a little slow.

"...using the watch as a video player or for web browsing, it is just too slow for that)...." Read more

"...I was surprised by the smoother animations and shorter loading times...." Read more

"...But on this watch Google Assistant is sluggish and inaccurate when it works at all...." Read more

"...He loves the design but we were supper disappointed with battery and charging performance" Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the wearable computer. They mention that the OS works selectively, and the swiping, haptic, and motion features are not supported. Some say that the power button doesn't power on. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's performance and compatibility with Apple products.

"...(about an hour) and was ready to leave I checked the watch and it had stopped working. Just as the first one, it simply went dead...." Read more

"...Connectivity is variable as well, and it does not interface well with Apple produces..." Read more

"We bought 3, and one won’t work. Hopefully, we can get a replacement, but it doesn’t look like it." Read more

"Doesn’t function completely with iPhone" Read more

Very bad experience
1 Star
Very bad experience
FIRST: I am not one to jump the gun and leave a bad review off of one bad experience. This is why I did not leave a review when the first watch I ordered stopped working after only hours of owning it. However, I am now convinced that this watch is not worth buying.The first watch that I purchased, as stated above, stopped working on the first day that I actually wore it. I contacted Amazon and they sent me a replacement with no question. They were great. The second watch arrived right on time, as did the first one. Nothing wrong with the packaging on either purchase. As I did with the first one, I opened the package powered the watch up and began syncing it to my phone. During this process the watch froze and started to get really warm. I ended up having to hold the power button down to do some kind of a manual reset. Then, it worked fine after that. At least I was able to finish syncing my phone and then left it on the charger for the next day. The next morning I put it on and it was still working but by the time I finished getting ready (about an hour) and was ready to leave I checked the watch and it had stopped working. Just as the first one, it simply went dead. I've tried to charge it, I've tried holding the power button down, it simply won't power on. I did not expose it to water, take a shower with it or anything like that. I simply wore the watch and it stopped working. Twice now. I will not be buying another Fossil watch in the future.
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Michael Foreman
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Everyday Smartwatch
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
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I have owned over 10 Android Wear smartwatches, and this is by far the nicest looking in terms of it looking like an actual watch. The leather strap is comfortable and of good quality. This watch has all the things you would normally have an a smartwatch, except NFC and a heart rate monitor. The advantage of that is that it is a little slimmer than the watches that do have them. The display is absolutely gorgeous. Easily the nicest display I have ever had on a watch like this. As a fun little plus you get a rotating crown that is fun to play with and very smooth to operate. An interesting note, Fossil decided to have a black ring all the way around the display of the watch instead of a flat tire like on previous smartwatches it made. I thought this would bother me, but I already forget it's there. In terms of performance, this watch has yet to struggle with anything I throw at it. It is buttery smooth. The battery life is typical of most smartwatches, in that it will last about a day with average use. As someone who has owned so many of these, it is not a big deal. You put it on the charger at night, just like your phone. Speaking of the charger, this watch uses a wireless charging puck instead of connecting pins, which in my opinion is a no-brainer. It might take a little longer to charge than the pin ones (2 hours instead of about an hour), but the convenience and not having to worry about breaking pins is worth it for me. One more thing, the watch faces Fossil provides for this watch are gorgeous. The best I have ever had offered to me by the watch maker (every Android Wear watch comes with pre-loaded watch faces for the watch). Overall, I would recommend this watch to anyone that likes the look of this watch and is looking for one to wear as an every day watch.
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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first smartwatch
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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I was looking for a smartwatch for a good minute. I have a samsung, so I was looking for a good price on a samsung watch. But they're all like $250+ and I wasn't trying to drop that much money right away like that. I also wanted one that I could wear casually or more dressed up. I came across this and was really pleased with how it looked. When I first wore this, I was going out to a club with some friends, and everyone was complimenting it. A lot of them use apple, so they had apple watches, but were actually jealous of how it looked. They wished the apple watch has a bit more style instead of the square, but it works the same. It does what it's supposed to do, and the customization for the faces look great. You can keep a clean classy look, or a really goofy cartoony look. It's really easy to pair and navigate. The battery will last 2 days if you aren't constantly trying to use it. I used it mostly for when I cant pull out my phone right away, or if I'm expecting something soon. I dont think I have any complaints for it to be honest.
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Franck
4.0 out of 5 stars Read this before buying
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
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4/30/19
Battery life seems to get better. 👍
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I just received my watch and put it on a charger so I can test it asap. I Love it, not as huge as I feared it would be. Amazing screen. Solid and very good quality watch. I'm starting with 4 stars but I'll certainly give it a 5.

March 8,
Well, I am not giving it a 5 star. 3.5 would be more accurate.
Cons:
1) Poor battery life:
I activate only 2 or 3 apps notifications, and that's when I don't want to carry my phone. My Bluetooth and WIFI are deactivated most of the time.
I mostly use one face, but do have my "always on screen" activated (I believe displaying the time is a primary funtion)
Still, I can't have my battery to last even 18h. It does get better after the first couple days of use but that's it.
Hopefully, FOSSIL will improve the battery life for next gens, because It doesn't make sense to have these cool funtionalities and not be able to fully enjoy it.

2) No HR monitor: It is mentioned on some reviews that I didn't read.🙁
Maybe, I was looking at the Gen 4 photo with he heart on it. Apparantly GEN 4 doesn't not have a good battery life either.

Conclusion: I am keeping my watch, I still love it. Fitness tracking capabilities was a "nice to have" for me, but Battery life could be a deal breaker depending on usage.

I am planning to buy more wrist bands, and get a simple fitness tracker.
I would recomand this watch if you are not:
- so crazy about HR monitoring feature - going to abuse the notifications functionality - listen to music all the time - use faces that'll kill your battery etc...

I personally can't replace my phone with a smartwatch. For instance, my fingers won't allow me to type on that small screen.
It's good to know that some funtionalities are available on Explorist gen 3 and at your fingertips when needed.

I hope this will help you make the right decision 👍
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Luis M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Battery is really really bad...
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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The watch is really good when it comes to it's features and the way it works with the phone. However, the battery life is very very bad... This is something really negative and enough to keep me from buying this watch again or recommend it to anyone...
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Timothy
5.0 out of 5 stars I Like This Watch And Here's Why
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
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I really like this watch. I like that it is a smartwatch that looks good (read fashionable). The best way to think about its functionality is that it is an extension of your phone. For instance, if your phone is not nearby you can still do things like respond to messages, check calendar, etc. One of the strongest features is the integration of Google Assistant in the watch (AndroidWear). You have all the power of the ever improving Google Assistant to do things like "turn on the lights in the living room", "how old is Cher", "what is the weather like tomorrow", "play Work by Rihanna". "add a meeting to my calendar at 4:00 tomorrow", etc. Is a smartwatch absolutely necessary? No. But if you have a few extra bucks it can be very convenient, tracking steps, your workout, creating shopping lists, etc. You'll find yourself leaving your phone in your pocket or on the charger.
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Burston family
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2019
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Loving it battery life is great
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Edgar Alan Pérez
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bien
Reviewed in Mexico on April 28, 2019
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Sirve muy bien, se ve bien aunque se aprieta solo de vez en cuando el botón de encendido
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Patrick Maugert
1.0 out of 5 stars Falsches Modell
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2019
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Habe dieses Modell bestellt. Bekam 4 Tage später das Pakett, große Enttäuschung ... es war eine Damenuhr drin. Jetzt ist mein Mod nicht mehr auf Lager und die 270 euro hab ich auch bezahlt. Bin gespannt wie lange es dauert bis ich das richtige Modell bekomme. Schade.... hab mich schon total gefreud weil ich mir die Uhr zum Geburtstag kaufte...
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Syama.
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy :)
Reviewed in India on October 16, 2018
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Bought it as a birthday gift for my brother. He loved it . The battery doesn't last long enough though. On Power saver mode it lasts for 2days . otherwise u have to charge once a day like we charge the smartphones. But I am very happy with the look and performance of the smartwatch.
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Syama.
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy :)
Reviewed in India on October 16, 2018
Bought it as a birthday gift for my brother. He loved it . The battery doesn't last long enough though. On Power saver mode it lasts for 2days . otherwise u have to charge once a day like we charge the smartphones. But I am very happy with the look and performance of the smartwatch.
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Amazon カスタマー
5.0 out of 5 stars 格好いい！
Reviewed in Japan on April 20, 2020
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デザイン最高！
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