Our quick take
The alternatives to consider…
Fossil Q Marshal - 3.5 / 5
Fossil Q Marshal review: Design
- Stunning, classic watch styling 45mm body size only (no smaller option) Multiple rubber, leather and metal strap options (22mm standard)
Fossil Q Marshal review: Screen
- 340 x 290 pixel resolution Dated “black bar / flat tyre” base Responsive touch elements
Fossil Q Marshal review: Features & performance
- Standard call handling abilities Fitness tracker but no heart-rate sensor or GPS Wrist-based music control
Fossil Q Marshal review: Software & app
- Android Wear (2.0 update in the works)
Fossil Q Marshal review: Battery life
- 360mAh battery Nightly recharges a must Sluggish recharge times
To recap
With a £229 asking price, the Q Marshal is more affordable than some, but for just £50 more you could buy a Samsung Gear S3. Sure, the Fossil brand has bags of appeal - but in this guise it’s behind the current curve. So unless you’re hooked on its looks, we wouldn’t suggest buying one.
