Fossil Townsman Men's Watch with Chronograph Display and Genuine Leather Band

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Fossil Watches

FOSSIL WATCHES

We believe the greatest adventure of all is the road to self discovery. And we’ve made it our mission to create distinctive, beautifully crafted accessories that are right there with you every step of your journey.

Today, we continue to focus on what makes us, us: optimism, authenticity and, of course, our creative spirit. Everything we make complements every style and fits every lifestyle—for all the moments that make you, you.

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DESIGN FEATURES

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SPORT TOURER

Embodying the function and thrilling energy of racing, Sport Tourer has a center second chronograph movement and high-performance tachymeter bezel.

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RAQUEL

A true icon from our archives, the Raquel watch is updated for the current moment. Slim & versatile, with a mother-of-pearl dial & glitz inner-frame.

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CARRAWAY

With rich leather straps in distinctive textures, Carraway takes sophistication to a new level.

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HARWELL

Harwell is an equestrian-inspired timepiece that recalls the delicate silhouette of jewelry, with plenty of wear-every-day and wear-everywhere energy.

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OUR TINSPIRATION

What if a package could communicate the soul of a brand? Our famous tins came to embody our young, fun, authentic brand and creative culture.

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OUR SUCESS RECIPE

Optimism, authenticity and, of course, our creative spirit. Everything we make complements every style and fits every lifestyle.

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Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Fossil
Model number FS5279
Part Number FS5279
Model Year 2017
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Metal stamp no-metal-stamp (Fashion only)
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 44 millimeters
Case Thickness 12 millimeters
Band Material Leather
Band size Mens Standard
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color Light Brown
Dial color Blue
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Special features Chronograph, Water Resistant
Item weight 2.54 ounces
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 165 Feet
Warranty Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.91 x 3.54 x 3.54 inches; 2.54 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FS5279
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 LR44 batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2017
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fossil Watches
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MQ5V6ZR
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,736 ratings

Product Description

Each of our Fossil mens' watches are built to last and embody the bold, creative spirit of their wearers. Through quality craftsmanship, premium features and a keen attention to detail, our watches are made for the everyday-wearer, the adventurer and everyone in between.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
4,736 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and accuracy of the watch. For example, they mention it's well built, accurate and goes great with outfits. That said, some complain about the durability. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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152 customers mention147 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention it's a very nice looking watch that goes great with outfits. The rose gold hour markers contrast beautifully with the deep dark brown face of the product. Some say that the colors are their style and that the watch is relatively understated.

"Great looking watch!! Excellent value for the money." Read more

"...Over all though I'd say i probably had a fluke. In general the watch looks nice, holds up well, keeps good time, and if you get the leather band is..." Read more

"Brand name quality with handsome great looks at an affordable price" Read more

"...It really is a beautiful watch though! I will be wearing it for family gatherings going in to the holiday season and other special occasions!" Read more

144 customers mention113 positive31 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it's well built, holds up to a week at the beach, and is fantastic. They like the steel case, leather band, and large face. The watch comes with a sturdy metal case that is great for traveling. Some customers also mention that the watch has no complaints.

"This watch is exactly as expected. I purchased as a gift. It came in a lovely metal box. The recipient loved it! Would definitely buy again." Read more

"...In general the watch looks nice, holds up well, keeps good time, and if you get the leather band is comfortable to wear...." Read more

"The watch comes with a sturdy metal case that is great if you need to travel and want to pack a watch..." Read more

"...It looks nice, feels sturdy and is really easy to use...." Read more

50 customers mention45 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the watch. They say it's a great looking watch that functions well, and is the best mix of style and price. Customers also mention that the watch has nice quality for the price.

"Great looking watch!! Excellent value for the money." Read more

"Brand name quality with handsome great looks at an affordable price" Read more

"Good watch for a good price" Read more

"this watch is precisely the same as I ordered, in terms of looks, value, features, etc. I would definitely recommend this to my circle." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the watch. For example, they mention it has a good feel, the rich leather strap is comfortable, and it doesn't pinch the skin or pull the hair. That said, some say it's hard to wear on the left hand without moving the dials.

"...up well, keeps good time, and if you get the leather band is comfortable to wear...." Read more

"...The dark, rich leather strap is very comfortable and goes with a lot of outfits...." Read more

"...The leather band is well made, well stitched and comfortable...." Read more

"...within I couldn't wait the leather strap was smooth and very comfortable on my wrist...." Read more

17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

Customers like the fit of the watch. They say that the watch base is not too big, and it doesn't look too large on their wrist. They also say that it fits great for everyday wear, and that the face is large.

"...The leather band is well made, well stitched and comfortable. Sized correctly, it doesn't look "too large" on his wrist and doesn't get caught on..." Read more

"This is a beautiful watch. The face is large. Time will tell if the watch is durable and stays accurate. My husband is hard on watches...." Read more

"...The straps are great and feels comfy, and fits great with the black of the watch. I don't really know what else to say, but I'm happy with it." Read more

"The loop for holding the tail of the wristband is noticeably too big the band. It’s catches on everything. Watch is pretty. Face scratches easily." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the watch. They mention that it is a very accurate timepiece, stays accurate, and has no problem with batteries or accuracy. They also say that the timing is kept perfectly and that it's a great chronograph.

"...setting the correct time and waiting at least 24 hours, it remained completely accurate when compared to my Cell Phone reading...." Read more

"...The face is large. Time will tell if the watch is durable and stays accurate. My husband is hard on watches...." Read more

"This is a great chronograph. No complaints and the arm bands were easy to change out." Read more

"Good watch. Accurate. A lot of compliments." Read more

21 customers mention13 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the watch. Some mention that it works well, has no issues, and is useful, while others say that the little second and minute clocks on it don't work.

"I've bought a few fossil watches from here and they all work really well and look beautiful. They have all been gifts...." Read more

"The watch did not work when I received it ...." Read more

"...At the moment it seems that the clock is working well, I hope it will continue like this...." Read more

"...Oh and the hands glow in the dark which I found to be pretty neat and useful." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the watch. They mention that it was bent, dented, and the crystal fell right off. The band is already falling at part, and two hour markers fell off.

"...With all that being said, however, two hour markers fell off of it...." Read more

"My boyfriend only had the watch for two weeks before one of the little hands fell off...." Read more

"...However the box was SEVERELY bent, watch and watch stabilizer thing had fallen out and were loose in the bag, and the watch face was dirty...." Read more

"...The excitement quickly faded when a hand fell off! It’s been returned for a replacement. You would expect more and a better product from Fossil." Read more

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The watch looks exactly like the photo however it was completely packaged outside of the box it’s supposed to come in and was just freely moving among the Amazon box.
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