B

Is Fossil PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, Fossil averages B (82/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 13 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Fossil C or better, safest first

Fossil Men's Everett Chronograph Quartz Watch

Fossil

Men's Everett Chronograph Quartz Watch

Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, quartz movement

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical watch materials pose minimal risk, but no brand transparency on coatings.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Fossil Men's Machine Chronograph Watch

Fossil

Men's Machine Chronograph Watch

Stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, standard watch movement

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, traditional watch metals carry minimal PFAS risk, though Fossil offers no transparency.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Fossil Men's Everett Chronograph Watch

Fossil

Men's Everett Chronograph Watch

Stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, leather or rubber strap

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, traditional watch materials present minimal PFAS risk; no red flags identified.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Fossil Machine Chronograph Watch and Bracelet Set

Fossil

Machine Chronograph Watch and Bracelet Set

stainless steel case, mineral or acrylic crystal, leather/metal bracelet

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, conventional watch materials rarely use PFAS, though Fossil discloses nothing.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Fossil Men's Everett Three-Hand Silicone Watch

Fossil

Men's Everett Three-Hand Silicone Watch

Silicone band, stainless steel case and dial

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, basic watch materials rarely require fluorinated treatments, but Fossil makes no disclosure.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Fossil Men's Silicone Watch Strap

Fossil

Men's Silicone Watch Strap

silicone elastomer

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, but Fossil offers no PFAS transparency on this product.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil Sport Tropical Watch Band

Fossil

Sport Tropical Watch Band

Silicone rubber watch band

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, but Fossil does not disclose PFAS practices.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil Women's Silicone Watch Strap Band

Fossil

Women's Silicone Watch Strap Band

silicone elastomer

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Silicone watch strap presents lower PFAS concern, but Fossil offers no transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil Gen 5 Perforated Rubber Strap

Fossil

Gen 5 Perforated Rubber Strap

Perforated rubber strap

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Rubber watch strap carries low PFAS risk, but no public disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil Men's Estate 22mm Brown Leather and Silicone Watch Strap

Fossil

Men's Estate 22mm Brown Leather and Silicone Watch Strap

leather and silicone

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Natural leather and silicone are PFAS-unlikely.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil Gen 5 | Nylon Watch Bands

Fossil

Gen 5 | Nylon Watch Bands

Nylon textile

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Nylon watch bands carry low inherent PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Black Barton Elite Silicone Watch Bands

Fossil

Black Barton Elite Silicone Watch Bands

silicone elastomer

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Silicone watch bands carry lower PFAS concern but no brand disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Fossil 22mm Silicone Watch Strap

Fossil

22mm Silicone Watch Strap

silicone elastomer

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free without special coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Fossil Men's Autocross Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch

Fossil

Men's Autocross Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch

Stainless steel case and bracelet; mineral crystal face

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern. Stainless steel watches carry minimal PFAS risk; buy with normal caution.

Stain-resistant finish

Fossil Men's Neutra Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch

Fossil

Men's Neutra Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch

Stainless steel case, mineral/synthetic crystal, leather or stainless strap

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern product, mechanical watch with no known PFAS-prone coatings, though Fossil offers no PFAS transparency.

Stain-resistant finish

Fossil Men's Blue Dive Watch

Fossil

Men's Blue Dive Watch

stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, waterproof coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until clarity, dive watch waterproofing often uses PFAS; Fossil discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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