Review of Fossil Men's Decker Analog-Quartz Watch - CH2600IE

The Decker comes in a bunch of different combinations, but the black on black silicon is the best looking. The contrast-stitched silicon strap is a nice compliment and feels in keeping with the aviation inspiration Fossil is going for. The font choice for the tachymeter and subdial markers is interesting. Perhaps it’s because it contrasts with the round “Fossil” logo, but it looks out of place. The rest of the dial is curved, whereas the font is squared off. The lugs are brushed on top and polished on the sides, with the polish wrapping the chronograph buttons and crown. It’s a nice look that feels polished, with the crown completing the aesthetic with a grooved exterior and mat-finish face.

ABOUT FOSSIL

Fossil is founded in 1984 when timepieces were created more for function than fashion, Fossil began to transform this notion with its unique combination of vintage 1950s Americana design and affordably accessible cool style. Adding to their collectability were the one-of-a-kind, trademark tins that came with the watches that mixed a creative spirit with a sense of humor. Today, Fossil produces over 300 different styles of watches in a continuously changing lineup. While the majority of designs are created by in-house designers, Fossil has reached out to such contemporary artisans as product designer Philip Starck and famed architect Frank Gehry to create uniquely modern timepieces. Fossil also offers complementary lines of small leather goods, belts, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, and apparel.

FEATURES

Considering that the face of the watch is otherwise devoid of texture, the impact of the subtle texturing is significant. It makes up for the lack of color. Fossil has made good use of flat surfaces, which enable the grooved subdial rings and the outer grooved ring to really pop off the dial. This men's Fossil Decker model features a 45mm case, black multi-dial clock face, chronograph function with tachymeter and date. The watch has a stainless steel case fastens with a stainless steel bracelet that has a push-button clasp. the watch is powered by a quality Japanese quartz movement.

DESIGN

Fixed stainless steel bezel with a black top ring showing tachymeter markings. Quartz movement. Scratch-resistant mineral crystal. Pull/push crown. Functions: chronograph, tachymeter, date, hour, minute, second. Solid case back. Case size: 43 mm. Case thickness: 13 mm. Round case shape. Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Black dial with luminous fill silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Date display between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. Bandwidth: 20 mm. Deployment clasp with a push-button release. Chronograph-three sub-dials displaying: 60 seconds, 30 minute and 1/10th of a second.  Water-resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet.

FINAL REMARKS

The Decker CH2600IE is pretty good, comfortable to wear and feels good on the wrist and offers excellent night visibility.  Fossil watches tend to focus more on fashion than on function, though in recent years they have made investments in manufacturing facilities in Switzerland. In 2013 Fossil began offering the Fossil Swiss line of watches that are an upscale Swiss-made brand. The watch gives you a really expensive and royal look. The built quality of Fossil watches is great.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Brand Model number Model Year Item Shape Dial window material type? Display Type Clasp Case material Case diameter Case Thickness Band Material Band length Bandwidth Band Color Dial color Bezel material Bezel function? Calendar? Special features Item weight Movement? Water-resistant depth

Fossil CH2600IE 2011 Round Mineral Analog deployment-clasp Stainless steel 44 millimeters 13 millimeters Stainless steel Men's Standard 22 millimeters Silver Black Stainless steel Bidirectional Date Chronograph 8 Ounces Analog quartz 33 Feet