Fossil Exits Wear OS Market as Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2 Disappears
Fossil has officially ended its involvement with Wear OS smartwatches, with the last remaining model, the Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2, removed from the market. Fossil had been a major supporter of Wear OS for years, but ultimately struggled to gain significant market share and faced difficulties with the platform's transition in 2023. Ulefone Armor X31 Pro: Budget 5G Rugged Phone.
The Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2, developed in partnership with Fossil, was released in 2023 with innovative fitness features but encountered several issues. While it remained available on Citizen's website after a brief removal, it has now been quietly discontinued as of January 2025. 2025 iPhones: Apple's Upcoming Lineup.
With the end of the CZ Smart Gen 2, Fossil's presence in the Wear OS market concludes. While some Fossil smartwatches might still be found through third-party retailers, the focus now shifts to Google's Pixel Watch and Samsung's Galaxy Watch lineup as the primary Wear OS devices. Other brands like Mobvoi and OnePlus continue to utilize the platform, but the era of stylish smartwatches from traditional watchmakers on Wear OS has largely come to a close. iPhone 16E: Apple's Rebranded Budget iPhone?.