# Longer-Lasting Smartwatches Fossil Has Released Its New Wear OS Watch the Gen 5 By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-watch References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/05/fossil-releases-its-latest-wear-os-watch/) & [fossil](https://www.fossil.com/ca/en/wearable-technology/smartwatches/gen5-learn-more.html) Fossil has released its new Wear OS watch, titled the [Gen 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-x5). The watch is currently available in a 44mm face, for a $295 price point. The new Fossil Wear OS watch has a new battery mode, which will stop functions that drain significant amounts of power. The new battery system will allow the watch to be able to function for a [few days on only one charge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-prowatch-x). This is a significant improvment in the watch's battery life. Other features of The Gen 5 include a waterproof design as well as a swim-proof speaker which will allow users to better interface with Google Assistant. A digital heart rate tracker is also a new feature of the watch, which will allow owners to be more health-conscious. Image Credit: Fossil ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Longer-lasting Smartwatches:** The new Fossil Gen 5 watch offers an extended battery life, revolutionizing the smartwatch industry. - **Improved Battery Performance:** The Gen 5 watch's new battery mode and system present disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable technology sector. - **Enhanced Health Tracking:** The inclusion of a digital heart rate tracker in the Gen 5 watch opens up new possibilities for health-conscious consumers and the fitness industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** The longer-lasting battery of the Gen 5 smartwatch can revolutionize the wearable technology industry, providing consumers with extended usage and disrupting the market. - **Technology Hardware:** With the improved battery performance of the Gen 5 watch, there are disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology hardware industry, paving the way for longer-lasting devices. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The inclusion of a digital heart rate tracker in the Gen 5 smartwatch presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fitness and wellness industry, allowing for more accurate health monitoring and personalized experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-5.md) - [High-Power Rugged Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticwatch-pro-5.md) - [Fast-Charging Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-watch-smartwatch.md) - [Cardiac Arrest Detection Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-watch-gs-5.md) - [Multi-Day Battery Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-watch-x5.md) - [Cellular Synthetic Sapphire Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5.md) - [Affordable Android Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-watch-3.md) - [Hypertension-Detecting 5G Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-11.md) - [AI-Powered Watch Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-6.md)