Fossil rusted in less than a year.

[Ironhead66]

ironhead: light brown underneath silver? Sounds like a sort of galvanized 'steel' rather than true solid stainless steel. Zinc over copper or something like that.

Yeah - I'll try to take a picture of it if I can dig it up. And no, I don't think it was stainless steel (maybe the bracelet, but definitely not the case).

[wakitasan]

I guess thats why its called Fossil :)

[pyjujiop]

DragonAce: I am guessing that the quality has dropped in more recent offerings.

My wife's Adidas digital (made by fossil of course), bought in August, also had a corroded case back after 6 weeks. She only used it for yoga classes.

systema: That could very well be one of the possibilities.

Methinks that Fossil is probably sourcing cases from a Chinese manufacturer who is offering "stainless steel" cases that really aren't.

[bry1975]

Fyi Fossil do use China produced cases for certain models.

Bry

[myemailsea]

I have noticed that Fossil products tend to be on the cheaper side of things. Unfortunately they manufacture watches for other labels that include Burberry amongst others. If you like the watch, buy another Fossil, they aren't much money and maybe even swim in it because its not a lifetime investment.

[J.D.B.]

Interesting. I have several going back to '94 and none have rusted. I have had to clean them, though. I wonder if that was actually rust or just grime? Did you try to clean it up with soapy water and a small brush?

Josh

[gagnello]

Fossil is crap in my opinion.

[nectarios73]

rust is good.it add character to the watch

[stratct]

Fossil don't make watches, they make bracelets with a timekeeping function, meant to be disposed off after a season.

Bought this in 30 March 2010. Today is 23 November 2010. Never swam with it ever.

"This warranty does not cover
-Any defects in materials and workmanship of battery, case, crystal, strap or bracelet
-Damage resulting from improper handling, lack of care, accidents or normal wear and tear
-Water damage unless marked water-resistant."

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Haha. True dat!

[baronrojo]

Weird...Fossil makes OK watches for what they cost. I've seen some that are close to 20 years old in pretty good shape. Maybe a bad day at the factory??