Fossil Hybrid HR review: Not quite the next Pebble, but a good start (Updated)
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View ArticleSkagen Falster 3 review, three months later: A great Wear OS watch
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View ArticleSkagen Jorn Hybrid HR review: A great not-smartwatch
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View ArticleFossil Gen 5 LTE Review: Rehashing last year's hardware
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