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Fossil Raquel Three-Hand Date Gold-Tone Mother of Pearl Ladies Watch

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Fossil Raquel Three-Hand Date Gold-Tone Mother of Pearl Ladies Watch

Ref. ES5417

Among our 81 Fossil watchesThis watch£199
Premium

Sits in Fossil’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Fossil watches we list, which start at £99.

Price range £99 to £399 across 81 Fossil watches in stock.

A compact rectangular case in gold-tone stainless steel, measuring 26mm across and 6.9mm thick, keeps the proportions neat and understated on the wrist. The glossy black mother-of-pearl dial is set with gold-tone Roman numerals and matching hands, with a date function completing the layout. A mineral crystal sits above the dial, while the 14mm gold-tone bracelet fastens with a two-pusher foldover clasp. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.

Reference
ES5417
Brand
Fossil
Case size
26mm
Case thickness
6.9mm
Lug width
14mm
Case material
Gold PVD
Dial
Mother-of-pearl
Crystal
Mineral
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Date
Water resistance
50m
Bracelet / strap
Stainless steel bracelet
Strap colour
Gold
Clasp
Folding clasp
Retailer
Goldsmiths
Learn more about Fossil

Tom Kartsotis founded Fossil in Texas in 1984 after noticing that fashion watches manufactured in Hong Kong could be produced far more cheaply than the market assumed. The name came from his brother's nickname.

The company's insight was presentation. Fossil watches were designed with a deliberately retro American aesthetic and sold in collectable tin boxes, which made an inexpensive quartz watch feel like an object worth keeping. It worked at scale, and Fossil became one of the largest watch companies in the world by unit volume.

The business then grew primarily by acquisition and licensing. Fossil owns Zodiac, Misfit, and the leather goods brand Skagen, and manufactures watches under licence for a long list of fashion houses — Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, Diesel, Kate Spade, and others. For much of the 2010s Fossil produced a substantial share of all branded fashion watches sold globally.

It was also an early and significant player in smartwatches, launching Android Wear devices from 2015 and becoming the largest maker of Google-powered watches, before that market consolidated around Apple, Samsung, and Google itself.

Fossil remains a public company headquartered in Richardson, Texas, and continues to produce its own mechanical and automatic lines alongside the quartz and connected ranges.

1984
Tom Kartsotis founds Fossil in Texas.
1990
The tin-box packaging becomes a signature.
2001
Acquires Zodiac.
2015
Launches its first Android Wear smartwatches.

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Also in 3 collections

This watch appears in Watches Under 37mm (1,611), Women's Watches (1,512) and Gold Watches (609).

Temporarily out of stock

Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 14 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.

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What the specifications mean

Strengths

  • 26mm wears small and slips under any cuff
  • One of Fossil's more premium watches

Worth knowing

  • 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Best forSmall wristsEveryday wear
Less suited toSwimming

Price history

This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £149 on 10 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.

£199£19910 August

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Case size26mm26mm25mm
Water resistance50m50m50m
MovementQuartzQuartzQuartz
StrapStainless steel braceletStainless steel braceletStainless steel bracelet
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch

Can I swim with it?

Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.

Water resistance explained

Will the glass scratch?

It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.

Sapphire, mineral and acrylic compared

Does it need a battery?

Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.

Quartz, automatic and solar compared

What size strap does it take?

14mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.

Is it a men's or women's watch?

Listed as women's.

Has the price changed recently?

It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £149 and £199, today it's £199.

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