Looking for opinions on the quality of Fossil watches *UPDATE* went with Citizen

[CoderFirstClass]

I went watch shopping tonight at the local mall. Dillards had some Fossil watches that I liked fairly well, and here's the kicker--they come with an 11 year warranty. Established brand names like Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova only come with 3-5 year warranties. But then, I have a pair of sunglasses with a lifetime warranty that break every two months. So I'm wary of outrageously long warranties. What do you guys think? On the one hand, I can get a Fossil watch that looks nice for less than $100. On the other hand, I can get a Seiko or Citizen watch that also looks nice and is more or less guaranteed to last my whole life for $300.

 

[nateholtrop]

very nice watches i am about to buy one myself with my next paycheck...

nate

 

[CuriousAndy]

Fossils are nice...

If you want a classy GQ look, go for Bulova, Citizen, or ESQ

Citizen Elegance series are Very nice ($200-$1000+) for men.. I have one

If you want real nice(read: materialistic) ones, obviously go for Rolex.

Since u named Fossil, I'm suggesting those other brands.. but all are nice in their own fasion

~MoO

 

[mrchan]

skagen is around the same price range, with a life time warrenty. they look great, made in denmark

 

[CuriousAndy]

oh yea, may I suggest:

Ashford

Great online jewelry/vintage watches store.. shopped there twice.. for my girlfriend and myself.. Verry nice..

~moO

 

[iamfried]

I personnaly wouldn't go for a Fossil watch. I have had more than one and the bands don't seem too sturdy. I have had the same Kenneth Cole watch for over 2 years and it has never had a problem. about $150.
Also had one of those Citizen watches that doesn't use a battery. Great looking watch and very durable. Left it on the sink at work after washing my hands, left, came back 47 seconds later and it was gone. Thief deserved that $350 watch more than I, I am sure.:disgust:
Go with the Citizen if it is in your budget IMHO.

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Bands--now that is one thing that is influencing my decision somewhat. I had trouble getting the band on and off with the Fossil watches. The Seikos were easiest, followed by Citizen. Nobody makes the expandable bands anymore.

 

[iamfried]

No because those expandable ones tear into your skin and pull on your arm hair. Check out a Kenneth Cole too(the band is good to deal with), I like mine and have had many compliments on it. Many more than my Citizen that cost 3 times as much.

 

[AMDJunkie]

My brother has a $90 dollar one, dependable, hasn't quit yet and he got it in like December. And it looks nice too. I didn't get one though, I'm too cheap to pay that kind of cash on a watch.

 

[kami]

I really like my Swiss Army watch.

 

[CuriousAndy]

CoderFirstClass

This is what I wear: (back in stock)

Citizen Elegance Signature

retail: $165.00
sale: $124.00

Warranty:
Five year manufacturer's limited warranty plus our FREE Ashford.com two year extended warranty

I got it for $74.00 shipped because some guy offered me a $50 promotional coupon code from hotdeals.. he gave it only to me You can still find $10 off/$20 off coupons for ashford.com.. u know where to look..

~mOo

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Kenneth Cole, huh? I saw those at Dillards...passed 'em right by because I thought "just another designer clothing tie-in". I'll take another look tomorrow though...thanks.

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Nice watch, mOoGotMilk. I'm looking for something with a blue face, though. The jewelry stores here are selling Seiko and/or Citizen for 25% off right now. One sales clerk even offered to take $20 more off when I made some noncommital grunting noises.

 

[1967mustangman]

I have a Fossil watch and I have never had trouble with my Fossil! My only caution is that if it has indiglow it is power hungry so be careful as you use it.

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Huh? Which Fossil watches have a backlight? I have never seen a watch with an indiglo feature other than Timex.

 

[Isocene]

I have this fossil watch here:

http://www.fossil.com/Product/Produ...amp;Cat_ID=MW01&Prod_ID=AM3206&Color=

for about 2 years. Ive never had to replace batteries or anything. Sturdy too. Looks good for business or casual. I highly reccomend fossil.

 

[AznMaverick]

I've had a seiko wathc for about 5 years and the band broke, it would cost something like 100 bux to get another one, so now i have a fossil...

 

[CuriousAndy]

almost every brands have indiglo now..

my old Guess.. & Nautica do

It was Timex exclusive when they first invented it.. and that was about literally 7-10 years ago :Q

~MoO

 

[Homer_Simpson]

I have a fossil watch and I've had it for at least 3 years now. Fossils are very nice and will last you a good number of years.

I guess the only problem with them is the band (as some mentioned earlier). It broke once on my watch but that was b/c I had it in my jacket pocket while snowboarding...and I fell...hehe.

Its a good investment for a watch...so go for it.

Homer

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Huh. Weird. I haven't looked at those particular brands so I guess that's why I missed it. I wonder why none of the major names offer watches with indiglo...it's so superior to "luminous hands and markers"

 

[Presence]

Fossils are POS, save your money and get a citizen better yet one that is titanium those suckers are nice and light as all hell

 

[CoderFirstClass]

Sigh...there's always one...

 

[JoeDaddy]

I had this they aren't too bad for the cash, but others have named off some great brands that you would prolly be more happy with.

 

[Moonbeam]

My fossil watch is millions of years old and still running fine.

 

[MrBond]

Mine works fine as well. Think I paid ~ $70 for it, and it looks good with everything. Only problem I had was getting on of the adjustible links out to make it fit my arm, but apparently I wasn't doing it right.