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    Fossil lug widths

    Most Fossil watches use a 22 mm lug width: 412 of the 776 Fossil references with a confirmed width (53%).

    Lug widths at Fossil

    The Fossil story

    1. 1984

      Founded in Dallas, Texas, United States by Tom Kartsotis.

    2. 1984

      Started out importing affordable retro-style fashion watches under the name Overseas Products International.

    3. 1993

      The company went public through an initial public offering.

    4. 2012

      Agreed to buy Danish watch brand Skagen Designs for about $225 million in cash plus shares.

    5. 2015

      Acquired wearables maker Misfit for $260 million in November 2015 to add smart technology to its watches.

    6. 2024

      Announced in January 2024 that it would leave the smartwatch business.

    Ambassadors over the years

    Disha PataniFrom 2020Actor

    Named celebrity brand ambassador for Fossil in India in July 2020.

    Nick JonasFrom 2025Singer and actor

    Announced in November 2024 as Fossil's global watch ambassador for 2025 and 2026.

    Fossil collections

    Heritage 20 or 22 mm 4 references Grant 22 or 20 mm 3 references Townsman 20 or 22 mm 3 references Everett 18 mm 3 references Machine 20 or 22 mm 3 references Cecile 20 mm 3 references Flynn 22 mm 3 references Modern Courier 16 or 18 mm 3 references Fenmore 22 mm 2 references The Commuter 16 or 22 mm 2 references Everett Chrono 18 mm 2 references Nate 22 or 24 mm 2 references Forrester 22 or 24 mm 2 references Carissa 18 mm 2 references Modern Sophisticate 18 mm 2 references Luther 22 mm 2 references

    FAQ

    What lug width do Fossil watches use?

    22 mm is the most common (53% of Fossil references with a confirmed width), followed by 18 mm and 24 mm.

    Do all Fossil watches take the same strap size?

    No. Fossil uses 6 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was Fossil founded?

    Fossil was founded in 1984 in Dallas, Texas, United States by Tom Kartsotis.

    Who are Fossil's ambassadors?

    Over the years Fossil has partnered with Disha Patani (from 2020), Nick Jonas (from 2025).

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.

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