Every day our life is becoming faster, we have to consider every moment. The invention of such a wonderful thing as a watch allows each person to control his time. It is faster and more convenient to determine the time with the help of reliable and durable watches. Nowadays, they are positioned not only as a device for determining time, but also as an accessory. At the same time, the well-known American company Fossil is perfectly able to combine functionality and style in its products.
About company
The Fossil brand was created in 1984 in Dallas. The company was one of the first to prove that watches can be not only reliable and functional, but also stylish accessories. An interesting design and original packaging made of tin liked many Americans. Wearing a Fossil watch has become not only fashionable, but also incredibly prestigious.
To this day, the presence of this accessory emphasizes the good taste of its owner.
Watchmaking is not the only company product. The company begins to develop other areas in the early 90s. In 1996, a collection of bags, in 1999, the production of glasses opens, 2002 was marked by the release of collections of youth clothing in the United States and the launch of a line of jewelry in Germany.
Since 2001, the company Fossil, being part of the eponymous concern, acquires several Swiss companies specializing in the manufacture of watches, thereby combining the reliability of Swiss movements with American enterprise.
The Fossil brand is an original and vibrant brand that owns a large number of stores around the world. The company has representative offices not only in North America, but also in Europe. Much attention is paid by the company to the unified brand image, standards of customer service around the world, as well as the continuous improvement of products.
Today, the company remains a priority in the area associated with the production of watches.
Benefits
Modern realities are such that few people will be surprised by simple watches, so manufacturers are trying to introduce advanced technologies into their products. Fossil was one of the first companies to develop the idea of combining a regular watch with a mobile phone.
Such a model was released in 2006.
The connection with the phone was via bluetooth technology. On the smart watch’s monitor, you could see an incoming call, SMS messages, and they also had a call rejection function. In addition, the signal loss function was incorporated in this model. If the mobile phone was outside the specified radius, then they began to vibrate.
To date, Fossil has developed more than a hundred models of smart hybrid smart watches that stand out from the rest of the models and have a number of undeniable advantages over similar models.
In these seemingly ordinary models, many necessary and useful functions are laid. The ability of this watch is amazing: activity tracking, sleep monitoring, receiving notifications of incoming calls and text messages, show the date and time not only current, but also in other time zones. In addition, these smart devices are capable of managing playlists with a single button on the display with just one click.
You can assign these functions by assigning numbers from 1 to 12.
One of the main advantages of hybrid smart models is, of course, a long working time. It's no secret that all gadgets require constant recharging. And for this smart device manufactured by the Fossil trademark, it is not required. The watch runs on a small battery, up to six months, after which time continues to show in normal mode.
All these models, with their intellectual functions embedded in them, look like a watch with an ordinary dial on a leather belt or on a metal bracelet.
Our fast-moving 21st century dictates its own conditions. When choosing a watch, each person also pays attention to their price. Value for money should be in balance. Accessories at affordable prices allow everyone to become mobile and successful. A smart device is available to every person who values his time and wants to emphasize his personality.
Female models
Wrist watches are a necessary accessory for women of various professions. They help not only with orientation in space, but also demonstrate female taste, status and position in society.
Models produced for ladies have a round or oval dial with hands protected by mineral glass framed by either a leather strap or a bracelet.
Particularly noteworthy are the models with the bracelet.
Steel bracelets are an ageless classic. From a practical point of view, steel bracelets have increased wear resistance. They are resistant to mechanical damage. The moisture resistance of the bracelet in combination with the moisture resistance of the case makes this watch simply universal. In addition, all bracelets are made of an alloy used in surgery with hypoallergenic properties.
The metal acquires such properties due to IP or PVD coating.
Fossil-branded wristwatches are divided into collections. The largest Jacqueline. Elegant watches with a thin bracelet, quartz type of movement, the color of the dial can be white, golden, less often mother-of-pearl with a water resistance index of WR 30. Case diameter from 26 to 36 mm.
In this collection there is an option where Swarovski crystals are inlaid in the bracelet.
For ladies leading an active lifestyle, models from the Decker, Gwynn, Land Racer collections with a quartz chronograph with exceptional accuracy will be interesting, which allows you to use the watch with a stopwatch at the same time.
And the IP or PVD coating of the bracelet and case in various color options allows everyone to choose a model that is in harmony with her jewelry.
For those who can not decide on the color of the accessory, the company offers options with a bicolor-colored bracelet, where the two colors interact perfectly.
In the collection of Riley, Urban Traveler, Georgia, the bracelet has a golden dusting in the center and silver color along the edge.
All these models will look great with jewelry made of gold and silver.
In the Stella model, the bracelet is covered with IP spraying in pink gold in a black frame. One of the best-selling collections that has earned its love for its striking and extraordinary design.
Case size varies from 30 to 42 mm.
In the line of models with bracelets, an option from the Casual collection stands out. The elegant oval case is framed by a bracelet consisting of large beautifully curved links. Full PVD coated rose gold. Elegant and feminine model.
The magnificent design idea was embodied in the model from the Wooden collection. The shape of the oval dial is repeated in the links of the bracelet. An elegant wooden insert is included in each link.
Almost every collection of the brand has watch models with durable leather straps in various colors and shades. The straps of excellent quality have a slight advantage: they can be changed, not only in case of wear, but also for the purpose of updating, giving the watch a new look every time.
Style features
Fossil watches have their own special style. Everything from the smallest details in the assembly to the original box is subject to the unique style of the company. The simple shapes of the models are superbly beaten by Fossil designers. The classic motifs of the 50s of the last century are skillfully combined with technical innovations.
The dials are not just timestamps, date indicators and chronographs, but jewelry. For example, in the Stella collection, not only dials, but also bracelets are painted in the colors typical of that time: mother-of-pearl, marble, tortie. Not only the dial, but also the case of some models is decorated in the style of the 50s.
Watches with a quartz movement are stylized as mechanical versions of the past, even winding levers are imitated, but these are just models.
Watches from the Bronze collection are covered with a patina, plaque on bronze a year later. The watch itself remains in excellent condition, but it looks aged. A tribute to vintage retrostyle.
A distinctive feature of all models is a light retro with an emphasis on the 50s of the last century.
Decor
The decor or decoration of a watch at Fossil begins with the original packaging, which is the hallmark of the brand. The box resembles a box. Inside there are special inserts on which the watch is placed, as well as jewelry. The package itself is decorated in beige tones with a contrasting finish in either brown or black.
The company uses ion sputtering as a decor. Using this unique method, products are given different colors and shades. The color of the yellow, pink, white gold of the case in combination with a leather strap in a contrasting color or in combination with a metal bracelet looks very stylish and modern.
Not only the case is decorated, but the dial itself, using jewelry enamel. It not only gives the dial the desired color, but also protects it from corrosion, the negative effects of acids, alkalis and gases. The color palette obtained when using enamel is very extensive. Black, white, brown, blue, beige, as well as silver, mother-of-pearl, champagne, golden - all these colors and shades look great on the dial and emphasize the style and belonging of the watch to the Fossil brand.
For women's watches, Swarovski crystals are used as jewelry in almost all women's collections. Georgia - a collection in which crystals act as numbers on the dial, minimalism at its best.In the collections of Stella, Dress, Multifunction, crystals are inlaid in the watch case in a row with an arrangement along the diameter of the model.
The location of these small shining stones, both on the watch case and on the dial, is clearly visible in such collections as Virginia, Olive, Trend.
Using innovative technologies used by the company in the collection, the models are equipped with an animated dial that can change color depending on the owner’s desire. The peculiar decor of the dial in this watch collection is very popular with young people. Actually for them it was created.
Reviews
Fossil has been manufacturing watches for a little over 30 years, a short time for a company that has managed to gain the trust and love of a huge number of customers in such a short time. Most customers note that the watch from the company is always packed in an original specialized box.
On the case, bracelet, strap of the original there is a brand with the company logo of the company, which gives each buyer confidence in the true authenticity of the purchased watch.
In the package, along with the watch, there is always a warranty card, in case of replacement or repair of not only this accessory, but also on the battery. For most customers, the presence of a coupon with a guarantee means that the manufacturer is fully responsible for the quality of their products and is not afraid to assume obligations. This fact greatly increases the degree of confidence in Fossil.
According to customer reviews of Fossil brand watches, a guarantee was only required when replacing the battery.
Each of the buyers who have chosen a particular model from the collections produced by the brand agree that high-quality and stylish brand watches are sold by the company at a very reasonable price. The average cost of a good accessory is about $ 150. Quite affordable price for stylish watches of excellent quality that will last for more than one year.
The appearance of the watch and its functionality, over time, almost remains unchanged.
Fans of the Fossil brand, in particular active young people, celebrate smart watch models that are loved not only for the original design, but also for their intellectual filling.