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Should I spend £380 on a lovely interchangeable Fossil watch??

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ROARmeow · 23/05/2014 21:01

looky here

Fossil are celebrating 30 years and have released a limited edition watch to celebrate. One face which fits onto 30 leather/plastic straps to create lots of looks.

It's my 30th birthday soon and DH offered to buy it for me as a gift. The icing on the cake is that the back of the watch has "30th" imprinted.

Would love it, and we can (sort of) afford it, but just wondering if anyone else has any experience of the Fossil Georgia watch style or this specific limited edition.

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LettertoHerms · 23/05/2014 21:04

I love Fossil. I love my Fossil watch (which I got on discount). I won't click the link because I'm sure I will want that too.

If it's doable for a special occasion.... I would, I really would.

TrinityRhino · 23/05/2014 21:05

Personally I wouldn't spend that amount of money on something not necessary.

I don't wear a watch so that doesn't help.

It doesn't look like an expensive watch.

It doesn't look that nice either.

but if you really like it and you have that kind of money to spend then go for it Grin

MuttonCadet · 23/05/2014 21:07

I think it's lovely, my friend has a fossil watch and loves it (I prefer more classic pieces myself), but certainly it's decent quality.

gertiegusset · 23/05/2014 21:08

I like it but it is a lot of money.

NinetyNinePercentTroll · 23/05/2014 21:08

It looks gimmicky and cheap and nasty. So, no.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 23/05/2014 21:14

I like the idea and the watch but I have a similar watch I bought on ebay for well under a fiver (with only one leather strap) so not sure I consider the price to be worth it.

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ROARmeow · 23/05/2014 21:15

Interesting responses...

I love watches, actually already have several Blush

Does anyone have any links to similar but nicer watches?

Initially I'd set out to look for a rose gold one, but am struggling to find one that I like. I do really like this and tried it on this morning DKNY rose gold

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Hopefully · 23/05/2014 21:18

I really like it! You know it's showing as out of stock though?

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ROARmeow · 23/05/2014 21:25

hopefully yes I saw that it's out of stock on the Fossil UK site.

Was in my city centre this morning and they have it in stock in the branch, which is where I tried it on and fancied it.

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QueenCadbury · 23/05/2014 21:26

I like it but would be concerned whether a fossil watch is worth that amount or whether you are paying for the gimmick? For that price you could probrably get something much better quality. Having said that, if it makes you happy and it's for a special occasion then go for it.

ihatethecold · 23/05/2014 21:27

The link didn't show the watch for me.
I bought a fossil watch in the USA. It was a lot cheaper than here.
Do you know anyone that's going over there?

KatyS36 · 23/05/2014 21:29

Would you wear most of the straps a reasonable amount? Or just stick to one or two favourites? If the former, buy it, its lovely. If the latter, then I don't think it is worth the money.

Katy

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ROARmeow · 23/05/2014 21:34

thecold no, don't know anyone who's heading over the USA, sadly!

Katy I think I would wear most of the straps, and they could be worn as bracelets on their own, or in a block alongside the watch. I also think my DD might end up wearing some of the brighter colours as bracelets....

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KatyS36 · 23/05/2014 21:40

In that case I think it has your name on it. it is a special birthday after all :)

Enjoy

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ROARmeow · 23/05/2014 21:44

For my 21st birthday I got a Fossil watch and it's still going strong, so maybe that's a good omen for getting this for my 30th.... :)

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MirandaWest · 23/05/2014 21:47

The link doesn't take me to a watch either - just to the fossil site. Am trying to find it though

blibblibs · 23/05/2014 21:51

I want it Envy

LaurieFairyCake · 23/05/2014 21:53

For that sort of money you could get a beautiful Art Deco watch at an auction - they're ridiculously cheap considering they might be gold with small diamonds or sapphires

iK8 · 23/05/2014 21:54

I think it's sold out. Shame, looked good!

dexter73 · 23/05/2014 22:15

I like it. Much nicer than the rose gold watch - I don't like the colour at all, looks very cheap to me.

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ROARmeow · 24/05/2014 07:09

Think it's really strange that the link is showing for some, but not others.

If you Google "Fossil Georgia Limited 30" it should bring it up.

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bakingaddict · 24/05/2014 07:14

It doesn't matter if other people like it or not or what my opinion of it is but the important thing is to treat ourselves to frivolous things from time to time.

What with the engravings and all i'm sure it will become special to you. Enjoy

Nerf · 24/05/2014 07:42

Link and google not working so haven't found it, but as watches by fossil range around 50 to 100 usually, it's a bit like having several cheap/mid range watches rather than one lovely one?

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ROARmeow · 24/05/2014 07:51

Yes Nerf that is sort of the idea.

Means I can wear it with lots of different outfits, and wear it daily. Makes sense really, but deep down I'm thinking that it's nearly £400 and debating whether or not that's sensible...

I do still like it though Wink

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Stripytop · 24/05/2014 07:57

I clicked expecting not to like it, but it's great, a brilliant idea. Have you checked out Fossil outlet shops? There's one in cheshire oaks, Ellesmere Port if you live near there, dont know if there are others. Usually massive discounts to be had.