-Traditional Watches Get Smarter, Smartwatches Get Sleeker

BASEL, Switzerland, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Fossil Group (NASDAQ: FOSL) will launch more than 300 connected watch styles across 14 brands in 2017, the company announced today. From slimmer and smaller hybrid smartwatches to full-round touchscreen smartwatches with custom AMOLED displays and branded micro-apps, this unprecedented portfolio of fashion-first tech accessories makes one thing clear: By reimagining the watch experience, Fossil Group has, quite simply, reinvented the watch.

Fossil Group is showcasing its latest designs at its European Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland during Baselworld, the world’s leading watch and jewelry fair.

“Many of our brands that first entered the wearables space less than a year ago are now branching out with new styles, colors and types of wearables, all showcasing the perfect fusion of fashion and technology,” said Greg McKelvey , chief strategy and digital officer, Fossil Group. “Our unrivaled speed to market is only possible through our relentless investments in innovation, our unmatched scale and operational capabilities, and our strong partnerships with the world’s most admired fashion brands.”

“This explosion of new styles is further proof that the entire purpose of the watch is changing,” McKelvey added. “Our customers are no longer wearing a watch simply to tell time, they are wearing it to stay connected to the people and activities they care about most while remaining fashionably on-point. We’re thrilled to offer them so many ways to maintain those connections, and to do it with beauty and uncompromised style.”

Since launching its first smartwatch in Fall 2015, Fossil Group has brought to market more than 150 touchscreen smartwatches, hybrid smartwatches and activity trackers throughout 40 countries and in 20 languages for brands including Chaps, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Fossil, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, Misfit and Skagen. New Fossil Group brands entering the wearables space in 2017 include DKNY, Marc Jacobs , MICHELE, Relic and Tory Burch .

Here are highlights of the new Fossil Group styles:

• Hybrid Smartwatches: Fossil Group’s line-up of 2017 hybrid smartwatches – connected watches with discreet notifications and activity tracking that look like traditional watches – are now slimmer, sleeker and smarter. With new design variations and more functional side-button pushers that can be assigned to specific tasks (such as, “ring your phone,” take a selfie, track a goal or control music), the hybrid smartwatch is increasingly versatile and customizable.
  • DKNY – New to the wearables space, introducing the DKNY MINUTE hybrid smartwatch collection (Holiday 2017)
  • Marc Jacobs – New to the wearables space, introducing the Riley hybrid smartwatch (Fall 2017)
  • MICHELE – New to the wearables space, introducing the MICHELE Connected hybrid smartwatch collection (Holiday 2017)
  • Relic – New to the wearables space, introducing the Duncan men’s hybrid smartwatch collection and the Eliza women’s hybrid smartwatch collection (Fall 2017)
  • Tory Burch – New to the wearables space, introducing The Collins hybrid smartwatch (Holiday 2017)
  • Armani Exchange – Armani Exchange Connected line of hybrid smartwatches extends its collection to include two new colorways of the silicone style (Fall 2017) and will introduce five dress styles (Holiday 2017)
  • Chaps – Chaps Connected line of hybrid smartwatches will include new colorways (Fall 2017)
  • Diesel – Diesel On collection of hybrid smartwatches will include new colorways and a new platform based on the popular Mega Chief (Fall 2017)
  • Emporio Armani – Emporio Armani Connected line of hybrid smartwatches will include new platforms and new colorways (Fall 2017)
  • Fossil – Q Accomplice and Q Activist are the slimmest designed Fossil Q hybrid smartwatch cases to date and feature customizable pushers (Summer/Fall 2017)
  • kate spade new york – An update to the bestselling traditional watch, the new Holland hybrid smartwatch has an even more feminine look, complete with star detailing and sparkling pave stones (Fall 2017)
  • Misfit – Four new colorways will join the Phase hybrid smartwatch collection (April 2017)
  • Michael Kors – Michael Kors Access will expand its collection of hybrid smartwatches by offering two new colorways for ladies (Fall 2017) and new colorways and platforms for men (Holiday 2017)
  • Skagen – 19 new styles and four new platforms set to launch throughout 2017, including Jorn (men’s), Hald (women’s), Signatur (men’s) and Signatur t-bar (women’s), representing the slimmest wearables the brand has released to date

“As an innovator in the fashion watch space, we knew that Fossil Group had the ability to launch a new category of watches that would be extremely relevant to a new generation of watch wearers,” says Steve Evans , executive vice president, Fossil Brand. “We pride ourselves as being ‘watch geeks’ and became obsessed with transforming the watch category as it stands. We knew there was a need for an evolution, and we felt that no other company in the industry could surpass our commitment and ability to revolutionize the watch space. We are confident that the launch of hybrid smartwatches across multiple brands this year will be a transformative moment in the watch industry, and we look forward to exciting and educating customers globally that Fossil Group has a (smart) watch for every wrist.”

• Touchscreen Smartwatches: Fossil Group’s new 2017 touchscreen smartwatches, compatible with both iOS® and Android phones, are powered by Android Wear 2.0, Google’s smart watch platform and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor. They feature one-of-a-kind, full-AMOLED, high-resolution screens that preserve the integrity of sophisticated watch design while enabling crystal clear illumination. Customers will personalize the watch faces by choosing from millions of branded dial designs developed and programmed by Fossil Group. In addition, Android Wear 2.0 allows users to customize key information to appear on their watch face, create shortcuts to play music, call a car or monitor activity goals. Additionally, user’s third-party apps can be downloaded through the on-watch Google Play Store.
  • Diesel – Diesel On will include its first touchscreen smartwatch available in five outsized styles (Holiday 2017)
  • Emporio Armani – Emporio Armani Connected will include its first touchscreen smartwatch (Beginning September 2017)
  • Fossil – Q Venture and Q Explorist are the brand’s slimmest, most feature-packed touchscreen smartwatches to date (Fall 2017)
  • Michael Kors – Michael Kors Access Sofie and Michael Kors Access Grayson are two new introductions to the touchscreen smartwatch collection (Fall 2017)
  • Misfit – Misfit Vapor is powered by Android Wear 2.0 and includes heart rate monitoring, GPS, standalone music functionality, and is swimproof to 5ATM (Late-Summer 2017)

“Our new touchscreen smartwatches are better in every way – from the screen resolution and fast, wireless charging to the case size and branded micro-apps,” said Eric Anderson, executive vice president of Portfolio Brands, Fossil Group. “And, while 2016 was a banner year for our smartwatch innovation and introductions, the tangible results of Fossil Group’s innovation are creating tremendous opportunity for our wearables in 2017.”

• Touchscreen Smartwatch Micro-apps: Branded smartwatch micro-apps – custom apps designed with each brand’s smartwatch customer in mind and without the need to be tethered to a smartphone – will be rolled out with each brand’s new touchscreen smartwatch. Enabled by Android Wear 2.0 and built by Fossil Group’s internal software development team, each micro-app for Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani and Misfit Vapor touchscreen smartwatches will offer unique functionalities in line with the brands’ DNA and target consumer in mind. For example, the Michael Kors Access “My Social” micro-app will allow the customer to use a photo from his/her Instagram as the touchscreen smartwatch dial background.

“Fossil Group is uniquely positioned to succeed. We bring the rich history in fashion, portfolio of brands, design prowess and sophisticated software development that’s required to drive strong sales in this competitive market,” said McKelvey.

About Fossil Group, Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables. With our newest owned brand, Misfit, we’re bringing style and technology to the high-growth connected space. We’re committed to delivering the best in design and innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Misfit, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, adidas, Armani Exchange, Burberry, Chaps, Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld , kate spade new york, Marc Jacobs , Michael Kors and Tory Burch . We bring each brand story to life through an extensive wholesale distribution network across approximately 150 countries and nearly 600 retail locations. Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com .

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Bangalore, July 2015:

Go green this season and get your hands on these alluring Danes packed with utmost sophistication and grace. These minimal Danishdesigns epitomises that beauty is simplicity. Embrace this fresh assortment of stunning timepieces combined with precision and elegance.

The collection is featured in lush green dials in different plush shades.The architecturally intriguing SKW6182is masterfully crafted in a 41mm case that flows seamlessly into a bold contoured-link bracelet.

Dress or casual, the gracefulSKW2325 is a simplified, contemporary watch that can go either way. The timepiece is featured in a sunburst dial with numerals marking the 12 and 6 clock positions and stunning crystals at the remaining hours and a three-hand movement. The polished sleek steel case is paired seamlessly with a steel mesh bracelet.

The ecstatic SKW2327 exclusively designed for the urban chic women features a wide-open face broken up only by a soft bezel with index dots marking the hours. The large 38-mm case is contrasted by a sleek thin 14-mm leather band. Equally powerful with a strong point-of-view is SKW6183. This bold timepiecedesigned with clean and sharp lines paired up with a soft leather band with a bucklecreatesa fine look and makes it a dress watch for men that can also go the casual route.

Priced from Rs. 7795/- onwards, these timepieces are available at the Watch Station International stores, select Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Helios, Ethos, Just in Vogue and other leading watch retailers across the country.

About Skagen Denmark

Skagen Denmark is a contemporary lifestyle brand, rooted in simplicity, modesty and a sense of purpose. Combining the inspiration of timeless Danish craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation, we create honest, high-quality products that are both functional and elegant.
Inspired by the welcoming spirit of ‘hygge’, the respect for nature and the unmatched ability to create essential beauty, we hope to be a source of inspiration throughout the world. We believe the world needs a retreat from complexity, and a breath of fresh air.
Founded in 1989, Skagen Denmark is now part of Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) with presence in nearly 80 countries worldwide and a global ecommerce presence via www.skagen.com. Our lifestyle collections include watches, jewelry, leather accessories, gifts and home goods.

About Fossil Group, Inc:

Fossil Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) is a global company specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products.  At the heart of Fossil’s vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through the company’s namesake FOSSIL brand and a portfolio of internationally recognized owned and licensed brands. The FOSSIL brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive modern-vintage design aesthetic. With nearly 400 stores worldwide and a strong global e-commerce business (www.fossil.com), Fossil is internationally known for its eclectic assortment of lifestyle and accessory items including watches, jewelry, handbags, and clothing.  The company is constantly developing its multi-brand portfolio through its core competencies in innovative branding, world-classdesign, and dynamic global distribution.

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Kolkata : Summer will mark a major milestone for Skagen as it embarks on a major reimagining of the brand. Gitte from SkagenKlassic will incorporate inspiration from the natural elements of everyday Danish life and these changes will be visible in the new collection for men and women.

Simplicity and functionality remain the essence of ‘Gitte’ from SkagenKlassic. As Skagen begins to focus more on the culture and lifestyle of Denmark, the new assortment of timepieces will highlight its hallmark simple, clean and minimalist design aesthetic in a way that is universally accessible.

With large stainless steel round cases and expansive color palette, Gitte from Skagen Klassic represents its devotion to embracing accessibility and the latest lifestyle trends of the season. A simple two-hand watch movement, concave dial structure and athin mesh or leather strap makeGittefrom the SkagenKlassik Collection a must have addition to wardrobes.

SKW2134 has turquoise leather strap and white dial with matte finish, silver stone sticks at all hours which adds extra elegance. SKW2135 has similar features but comes in coral leather strap. SKW2139 comes with a light gray leather strap. The Rose Gold colourdial has brushed finish and the indices match the same combination with rose gold hands and polished rose index.

SKW2140 has a stainless steel mesh strap and brushed silver dial with matching colour hands and indices. The same goes with SKW2141 Polished Gold and SKW2142 which carries an IP Rose Gold plating and premium brushed silver dials.

Priced from Rs.7,995/- The Collection will be available at Watch Station International (WSI), Select Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Helios, Ethos, Just In Vogue and other leading watch retailers in the country.

About Skagen Denmark:

Skagen Denmark is a contemporary lifestyle brand, rooted in simplicity, modesty and a sense of purpose. Combining the inspiration of timeless Danish craftsmanship with thoughtful innovation, we create honest, high-quality products that are both functional and elegant.
Inspired by the welcoming spirit of ‘hygge’, the respect for nature and the unmatched ability to create essential beauty, we hope to be a source of inspiration throughout the world. We believe the world needs a retreat from complexity, and a breath of fresh air.

Founded in 1989, Skagen Denmark is now part of Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) with presence in nearly 80 countries worldwide and a global e-commerce presence via www.skagen.com. Our lifestyle collections include watches, jewelry, leather accessories, gifts and home goods.

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Kolkata, 

Break the routine and step out of your normal, natural element. Step into the Skagen Aktiv collection and feel the adrenaline course through your body as you prepare to take on the day! Designed for those searching for an exciting, upscale, head-turning timepiece, Aktiv expresses a lifestyle that is modest yet bold, youthful yet mature, ever evolving and full of energy but most importantly… defined by you!

These timepieces feature round titanium dials in a delicate stainless steel mesh design, the difference in texture creating a dual shine effect.

Lightweight and strong, the SKW6007 features a titanium case on a stainless steel mesh band. The numbers, luminous indices and an orange pop minute marker create a stunning contrast against the grey dial. The SKW6006 is an all black variation of the same matte and shiny finish.  The monochrome SKW6009 and SKW6010 showcase a brushed and shiny dial blending into matching mesh bracelets in charcoal and black hues respectively.

Priced at Rs. 8995/- the timepieces are available at select Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Helios, Ethos, Just in Vogue and other leading watch retailers across the country.

About Skagen:

Skagen Designs is an international company offering contemporary Danish design accessories including watches, jewellery, sunglasses and clocks. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Reno, Nevada, Skagen Designs and its international affiliates operate regional offices in Denmark, Hong Kong, Germany, the U.K. and Canada. Skagen products are sold in 75 global markets and in company-owned and operated retail stores in Denmark, Germany, U.K. and Hong Kong.

About Fossil India Pvt. Ltd: 

Fossil, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) is a global company specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products.  At the heart of Fossil’s vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through the company’s namesake FOSSIL brand and a portfolio of internationally recognized owned and licensed brands. The FOSSIL brand is rooted in authenticity and a distinctive modern-vintage design aesthetic. With nearly 400 stores worldwide and a strong global e-commerce business (www.fossil.com), Fossil is internationally known for its eclectic assortment of lifestyle and accessory items including watches, jewelry, handbags, and clothing.  The company is constantly developing its multi-brand portfolio through its core competencies in innovative branding, world-class design, and dynamic global distribution.

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