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Fossil ES5506 Genevieve Gold Tone Bracelet Watch - W10508
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Part of the Fossil Emerson collection — sold in some markets under the Genevieve name — this is a watch built around a single geometric idea: a stepped, rounded-square case in which the bracelet reads as a continuation of the case rather than an attachment to it. The result is something that sits on the wrist as a considered whole rather than a case-with-strap afterthought. At 30mm and just 8mm deep, it disappears under a cuff and wears light through the day. The gold sunray dial shifts as the light moves across it, the monochromatic finish keeping the whole thing calm and coherent. The deployant clasp is a practical detail at this size — quick to open, secure when closed, and the links remove straightforwardly if the bracelet needs shortening.
- Reference
- ES5506
- Brand
- Fossil
- Collection
- Emerson
- Case size
- 30mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Square
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,847), Watches Under 37mm (1,704), Women's Watches (1,622), Gold Watches (688) and Rectangular & Square Watches (460).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 30mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Fossil ES5506 Genevieve Gold Tone alternatives
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| Specification | ES5506 | 98L295 | 1540129 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £169 |
| Case size | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill 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 comparedDoes 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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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