Fossil

Firstly I would like to mention how much I love having to wear a very classy looking time piece on my left wrist and make sure that it is well branded.
My check-​list when buying a watch:
–It has to be a good, well-​known, posh brand
–It has to have a metal strap or maybe if good enough a leather one
–It has to, most definitely have a big dial! Oversized timepieces as said by Emma before.
And then it would be perfect.
Fossil has an amazing collection of watches and I truly do love them after a lot of Tommy Hilfiger, D&G, and the likes. They have great cuts and they seem to get the concept of women actually liking big dials a lot! They have an array to watches to choose from in this little store and during christmas they had some amazingly cheap deals that is way too low for Fossil! So if you’re looking for a period to steal, any sale season is right for you!
This branch also has some very pretty pendants and jewellery in beautiful tin boxes which can be great gifts. Oh, I forgot to mention about their ‘tin box’ legacy which I oh so love! Each watch comes in a box that you get to choose, these tin boxes with designs etched on them and somehow, I love little boxes.
I love little boxes, little boxes love fossil, I love fossil. And its a cycle which continues forever.

I really like Fossil watches. I have a thing for oversized timepieces (I think it comes from years of hearing my father say how much he likes his watches ‘chunky’) and you can get some great varieties in this cute little Arndale branch, located aptly towards the ‘posher’ end as I like to call it. Plus, they come in hardwearing, colourful tins which I STILL use to store teabags and sugar in. Yeah, my kitchen rocks, guys. Rocks… fossils, wow, I am on fire today people. Heck yeah.
Er… back to the task at hand. You can get a great deal of wristwear with some interesting designs on them, and there are even mother of pearl faces on offer which I know is a big incentive for some, including my own mum. The ones on the large leather straps are particularly noteworthy as they look unusual and extremely stylish.
For the men there are plenty of unique watches in the ‘mechanical’ category, presumably they can tell you the time in several countries, the temperature of where you’re standing, if you’re facing North, that sort of gizmo talk. However Fossil ain’t just about watches. There’s bling to be had. The male jewellery is very surfery and there are some gorgeous rings… remember, man rings are acceptable these days. For women some of the rings look almost eternity band-​worthy and only cost around £35. Earrings are simple and gorgeous, as are the bangles, and the jewellery is available in silver and stainless steel. Fossil even has its own range of sunglasses for the guys and gals as well as bags, wallets and gosh, shoes, I bet you weren’t expecting that.
Fossil is high quality, reasonably priced and full of surprises. What more do you want?

Whether it’s your type of store or not, you have to admire Fossil’s bravery in going their own way and catering to a very different market to your typical jewellers and watchmakers.
Aimed at a much younger, hipper target market, Fossil watches and jewellery are for people who don’t ordinarily wear jewellery.
Their timepieces look more like the type of chunky leather wristband you’d have caught Indiana Jones or Crocodile Dundee than anything Steve McQueen ever wore, with the actual watch face usually hidden away under a rugged looking flap.
The problem for me is that I was brought up by the type of dad who thought that if Steve hadn’t worn it then it probably wasn’t worth it but I can still see the appeal from the perspective of students for example, or anyone wanting something a little less formal and more able to communicate with a pair of trendy trainers.

A great place to buy a good watch. Fossil watches are very good quality and reasonably priced. They have many different ranges so theres something for everyone. As well as selling watches they sell a few accessories like handbags (hooray!). Its only a small store but nicely set out and the staff are very helpful. You can get the watch you buy altered right there and then, i think its free of charge too which is a good plus point. The styles are very nice, from very plain watches for everyday wear to something a little more extravagant for those who want it. I would recommend this over other watch shops in the city for definite.