Fossil Grant Analog Off-White Dial Men’s Watch-ME3099

design is good

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The watch has a 44mm case which can feel large for some people, especially those who want to be subtle with their watches. But if you’re going for a nice statement watch, look no further! at 12mm thick, it doesn’t fit nicely under a shirt cuff, but that lends it to making it always stick out and be admired! The metal finishing on the case could be done better however, as it feels a bit rough around the edges, but nothing cheap feeling, something you would only notice upon inspecting higher-end watches.

The leather strap feels of quality and is very comfortable to wear. it is 22mm wide and does not taper. My only issue with it is that it was a bit tricky to put it on and off initially, but after wearing it for a few days, it has finally broken in. It does show scratch marks and general use marks, even water stains are slightly visible in the underside of the strap, which may be an issue for some, but I personally find it look better with age. Fossil generally makes amazing leather products, and this strap is no exception.

The dial is easy to read despite having a large portion of it cut-out to reveal the automatic movement inside. This is due to the thickness of the hands, and their illumination in the dark. The hour markers do not illuminate. Having the ability to see the movement both through the back and front of the case really lets you appreciate what’s happening inside this automatic watch.

The power reserve is rated at 40 hours, and have not found it running out of power with regular daily use. I did notice however that in the first few hours of wearing the watch (from my initial winding), the watch was running a bit faster, at a rate of around +20 seconds in 8 hours. After a few days, It came back to normal accuracy levels and stayed there, of around +- 8 seconds a day or so. Perhaps there is some break-in period when the mechanism first starts. (If yours is inaccurate initially, give it some time, maybe a week or so to see if it is running. If it’s running consistently fast, it may be magnetized or worse, the lubrication needs to be regulated)

The crystal is the only downer I can think of in this watch, as it’s only a hardened mineral crystal and not sapphire. But for the price, I wouldn’t believe it if it said sapphire! It has a domed design which some may or may not like.

The Fossil branding is visible on the dial face, on the case-back, on the underside of the strap, on the steel buckle, and on the winding weight, which states it has 21 jewels.

Overall I love the open design to see the automatic movement, and is a good entry point for people looking to get into the world of automatic/mechanical watches. Although it does have its flaws and is not the perfect watch, it’s still a beautiful and reliable timepiece nonetheless. This watch comes in different types of configurations as well, from black dials, to metal bracelets, etc. Pick and choose whichever suits your style!

Highly Recommended!

NIC good

Fantastic product, looks better in real than the photos.

Fabulous watch for work and casual wear