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Viewthe Fossil Wrist Net photo gallery.Update (12/13/2004): Fossil has lowered the price of the Wrist Net FX3005 discussed in this review from $200 to $149 which, in my opinion, makes it much more attractive. Well done, Fossil!Fossil recently polished up and re-released their Wrist Net watch inan attempt to wrap the MSN Directservice in a slightly more fashionable package. In their own words, the WristNet now has a "stylish new look" with its new integrated leather and rubberstrap, redesigned buckle, additional watch faces, and slimmer case. I recentlyreviewed the new SwatchPaparazzi (probably the biggest competitor to the Wrist Net), soI was anxious to see how Fossil's efforts measured up. And since the Wrist Netis only the second MSN Direct watch to be redesigned since the original lineup(the first being the Suunton3), I was also interested in seeing if I could discern the direction in whichthe MSN Direct watches are evolving.I don't touch on the MSN Direct service itself in this review, nor do I get intothe features of MSN Direct watches, since I cover both in pretty painstakingdetail in my reviewof the Swatch Paparazzi. And since I don't have the original Fossil Wrist Netwatch, the sole purpose of this review is not to compare the old and the new side-by-side.Rather, I approach the new Wrist Net from a fresh perspective, comparing itto the Swatch Paparazzi where appropriate. Meet the New Wrist Net My initial impression of the Wrist Net was not of the watch itself, but of thepackaging. It comes in a cool aluminum cylinder that lookslike it should be packed with fudge or chocolate chip cookies at Christmas time.The watch is packaged at the top, safely nestled in thick foam padding. Below isyour charger and instruction booklets.I like the look of the Fossil Wrist Net. I liked the pictures I saw of it online,and I like it in person.