Fossil incorporated is a company that designs and produces clothing and watches as well as other accessories. Although they manufacture products for their own brand, they are also the licensed manufacturers for brands such as Burberry and Armani.
Relic watches are also produced by Fossil. They are often considered the ‘poor man’s fossil watch’ but this is an unfair classification. Relic watches can look wonderful despite the low price and they represent good value for money.
Fossil has only been making watches for around 20 years but even in this relatively short period of time they have earned a reputation for creating fashionable, quality watches. Fossil’s success is based on their emphasis of fashion rather than producing archaic timepieces.
Initially, when Fossil started manufacturing wristwatches, they were luxury items and very expensive. Fossil soon realized that they could snap up a larger chunk of the market by offering a cheaper alternative and that was how the Relic range was born. It offered designs that weren’t too dissimilar to the Fossil range but at a fraction of the price.
Few people are aware of the fact that Relic watches are in fact produced by Fossil since the branding makes no allusion to the Fossil link. Looking at the similarities in style is the main way you can tell that they are related.
The relic range comprises a few different classes. These include the Vibe and the Wet ranges.
The Wet range is a range of watches that puts functionality above design. They are perfectly suited to sporting activities and are waterproof. This makes them good for swimming or free diving although make sure you check the waterproof rating of the watch before going too deep! The Wet range is manufactured from stainless steel so they are durable and look good.
The Vibe range of watches is the opposite to the Wet range. They put fashion before functionality. They have unusual straps and faces that make them more noticeable and fashionable.
So if you are looking for an affordable watch for yourself or as a gift, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, a Relic watch may be worth your consideration.