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
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Men's Everett Chronograph Quartz Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, quartz movement
Lower PFAS concern; typical watch materials pose minimal risk, but no brand transparency on coatings.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Men's Machine Chronograph Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, standard watch movement
Lower concern, traditional watch metals carry minimal PFAS risk, though Fossil offers no transparency.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Men's Everett Chronograph Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, leather or rubber strap
Lower concern, traditional watch materials present minimal PFAS risk; no red flags identified.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Machine Chronograph Watch and Bracelet Set
stainless steel case, mineral or acrylic crystal, leather/metal bracelet
Lower PFAS concern, conventional watch materials rarely use PFAS, though Fossil discloses nothing.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Men's Everett Three-Hand Silicone Watch
Silicone band, stainless steel case and dial
Lower PFAS concern, basic watch materials rarely require fluorinated treatments, but Fossil makes no disclosure.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
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Men's Silicone Watch Strap
silicone elastomer
Lower concern, but Fossil offers no PFAS transparency on this product.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Sport Tropical Watch Band
Silicone rubber watch band
Lower concern, but Fossil does not disclose PFAS practices.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Women's Silicone Watch Strap Band
silicone elastomer
Silicone watch strap presents lower PFAS concern, but Fossil offers no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Gen 5 Perforated Rubber Strap
Perforated rubber strap
Rubber watch strap carries low PFAS risk, but no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Men's Estate 22mm Brown Leather and Silicone Watch Strap
leather and silicone
Lower concern. Natural leather and silicone are PFAS-unlikely.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Gen 5 | Nylon Watch Bands
Nylon textile
Nylon watch bands carry low inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Black Barton Elite Silicone Watch Bands
silicone elastomer
Silicone watch bands carry lower PFAS concern but no brand disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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22mm Silicone Watch Strap
silicone elastomer
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
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Men's Autocross Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch
Stainless steel case and bracelet; mineral crystal face
Lower concern. Stainless steel watches carry minimal PFAS risk; buy with normal caution.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Men's Neutra Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral/synthetic crystal, leather or stainless strap
Lower concern product, mechanical watch with no known PFAS-prone coatings, though Fossil offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
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Men's Blue Dive Watch
stainless steel case, mineral/glass crystal, waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until clarity, dive watch waterproofing often uses PFAS; Fossil discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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