Fossil Gen 5 (Carlyle)

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gcorgnet

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#257441 3-Oct-2019 10:52

Hey guys, keen to buy a Fossil Gen 5 (Carlyle) Watch but it doesn't seem to be sold here yet.

Not keen on getting through Amazon+Youshop. Does anyone know another option or failing that any info on when we might expect it to be available here?

JBHifi has the Gen 4 currently.

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#2328922 3-Oct-2019 11:10

What's your hesitation with Amazon and YouShop? I got a gen 4 Fossil Sport watch via this method and although I couldn't try it in advance, it's seemed pretty good so far (minus the occasional frozen watch that needs a restart).

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#2328925 3-Oct-2019 11:12

How much was shipping for you?
How long did it take?

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#2328934 3-Oct-2019 11:23

Shipping was NZ$26.50 via YouShop's economy option, at this time of year I don't find it takes very long (compared to say December/January) but their target is 9-14 days.
Heard there is GST coming in soon so may want to consider buying sooner if you're going to.

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#2328936 3-Oct-2019 11:26

thanks for the tips.

I guess part of me wanted to be able to go to a store and give it a try too... Having it instantly is also appealing...

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#2328985 3-Oct-2019 11:39

I see they're US$295, so make sure your cost plus shipping plus US taxes is definitely under NZ$400.

Otherwise you are up for gst and an admin fee from memory.

Above figures are just from memory so do some searches to confirm the numbers and rules for sure

I see Christies NZ are selling for NZ$579 but not in stock yet at https://www.christies.co.nz/ftw4024-fossil-gen-5-smartwatch

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#2335969 12-Oct-2019 14:24

Hi Guys

Just custom ordered the Gen5 through JBHifi yesterday.
If you wish to do the same the details are below.

“Fossil Carlyle FTW4025” (JB SKU: 373045)

Phil

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#2335973 12-Oct-2019 14:33

Sweet. Was what the price?

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#2335974 12-Oct-2019 14:36

The price was $579. Also found out from the headoffice buyer that fossil have different skus per region and features like Google pay are locked to the region.

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#2335976 12-Oct-2019 14:37

Great thanks. What was their eta?

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#2335978 12-Oct-2019 14:39

About a month

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#2336013 12-Oct-2019 16:32

Not sure I'd buy one with the pixel watch rumoured to be coming out soon.

Also I have the gen 5 Carlyle and I don't find it any faster than the gen 4 barring the microphone speaker combo.