Fossil is one of the few Wear OS smartwatch makers to release high-quality devices continually, so it's understandable if you're wondering about getting the Fossil Gen 5E or regular Gen 5 smartwatch this Black Friday . Both watches offer very similar styles, technologies, and each runs Google's Wear OS software with a few tweaks from Fossil. Fossil released the original Gen 5 line of watches in mid-2019, and the Gen 5E dropped in October 2020 with a few internal changes as well as new designs — not to mention a lower price. There are many similarities between these two watches that can make choosing one difficult. Here are five reasons why you should save some money and go with the Fossil Gen 5E over the Gen 5. Beauty and brains Fossil Gen 5E From $169 at Amazon From $149 at Best Buy Performance on a budget The Fossil Gen 5E brings a classic look to the world of smartwatches. You'll be able not to track all of your workouts and stay connected to your phone