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Wholesale Watches

Fossil Group, Inc.

Complaints

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    • Fossil Group, Inc.

      901 S Central Expy Richardson, TX 75080-7302

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    • FOSSIL

      5512 New Fashion Way STE 918 Charlotte, NC 28278

    • Fossil

      1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 3070 Honolulu, HI 96814

    • Fossil

      1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036

    • Fossil

      38 W 34th St New York, NY 10001

    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 79 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 22 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/20/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I have a fossil smartwatch. Numerous watch repair stores have told me that the watch can only be repaired by FG services. During a previous repair attempt they lost the back cover and refused to replace it. Now I sent it in for a battery replacement and they sent it back without replacing the battery

      Business Response

      Date: 06/26/2025

      We have contacted the customer. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/09/2025

      I'm writing to let you know that Fossil has resolved this issue to my complete satisfaction.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/29/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a watch online from fossil on 5/23/2025. Specifically order FSUS07397507. It was supposed to ship out the same day as is their guarantee.After a week of no updates, I reached out to customer **********************. According to their customer **********************, they do not have that watch in stock, and will not be shipping it. After a week, and me reaching out to them, then they realize they dont have it? Fishy right? Did I mention its still for sale on the website and you can still purchase it? Why are they not only selling watches they do not own? But Why was i not notified? I had to reach out or they would have just kept my money.Honestly this watch means a lot to my husband and I as his was damaged badly in a car accident. Just for them to be scamming people with products they dont have.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/02/2025

      We have reached out to customer.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/21/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Was sent a promotion from fossil for 15% off. When online and made a purchase and it would not t apply my promotion and I was unable to get a discount as promised. Reached out to customer support and was told it should have qualified. Asked to apply it and they said they could not. Told I have the return the product and order again This is bait and switch. I want fossil to apply the discount I was promised when I signed up for the promotion. Their system issues are their fault and not mine as a consumer.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/30/2025

      Customer has been contacted. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/30/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   I was never contacted. I checked my email and also the junk folder. How is this business trying to contact me?

      Business Response

      Date: 06/02/2025

      We have reached out to customer. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/08/2025

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      In November 2023, I submitted my sons Fossil watch for repair through their official process. The watch had sentimental value, and he requested the repair as a Christmas gift. Fossil charged my card on December 13th. Despite multiple attempts to get updates, I was met with vague timelines and unfulfilled promises.After weeks of delay, I finally reached a supervisor who expedited the repair. The watch arrived brokenthe minute hand fell off as soon as my son tried to set the time. I contacted Fossil again, and a representative named ****** promised to follow up. He never did.The watch was sent back for a second repair. After more waiting, it was returned still brokenthe minute hand now cannot make a full rotation because it hits a s**** at the 54-minute ***** I filed a dispute with my credit card and was eventually refunded.After all this, Fossils response was to offer me a 30% off coupon for future purchases. No acknowledgment of their repeated failures, no accountability, and no sincere attempt to make things right.This has been an exhausting, months-long ordeal marked by poor communication, failed repairs, and a total lack of customer **********************. ********************'s handling of this issue has been unacceptable and unprofessional.I'm am still out the original shipping coat of sending the watch in the first time. My son should get a new watch.I am filing this complaint to ensure others are aware of what to expect from Fossils repair service and to urge the company to improve its practices.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/25/2025

      The customer has been helped. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/11/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I bought a gift where I bought a watch. The item was not delivered I contacted the shipping company which is ***** they said since fossil chose ground economy that the shipper is supposed to file a claim, Fossil wont help me supposedly because the address is identified as a freight forwarder company, the item was not delivered I need help with a resolution I should have a right to receive my package or at least get help with fossil filing a claim to *****

      Business Response

      Date: 03/12/2025

      We have contacted the customer. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/12/2025

      I have reviewed the business response and accept this resolution. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/12/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Hello I purchased a fossil watch for my husband as a Christmas gift. I purchased it on December 19th,2024. I received the watch on December 24th,2024. We had to order extra links for the watch. I received the extra links on February 5th. We had the links added on February 8th at the fossil store in **************************. so that is the day my husband could actually start wearing the watch as it fit him appropriately. The watch band broke on February 10th, I contacted fossil on February 12th asking to repair the watch as it is not even two months old and has only been worn for 4 days. The agent said I would need to pay for the repair which would be ***** if not more. I find this unacceptable especially since it has only been used for 2 days. The quality of the watch is obviously not up to par. I paid 125 dollars for the watch. I can't believe fossil will not stand by its products. It is leaving a bad taste in my mouth as they would not even consider helping me. I don't want to even have my husband keep the watch as they don't stand by the quality of their product. This was supposed to be a sentimental keepsake for my husband. Now it is junk.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/13/2025

      We have contacted the customer and are awaiting a response

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/15/2025

      I have reviewed the business response and accept this resolution. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/21/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 12/15/2024, I placed an order for a watch for *****. I noticed immediately that the shipping address was incorrect and called the customer ********************** line to update the address. The woman on the other end told me the address would be updated and requested that I respond to her email asking for the correct address (which I immediately did). The order was still sent to the wrong address, and when I reached out to the company asking how to proceed, the representative said he would submit a refund request and I would receive an answer in 1-2 days. I never received an answer, and in the meantime, the product was delivered to the wrong address. When I reached out to the company again, I was told the refund request could not be found and told me that I would need to wait to see if the carrier delivered the package (even though it had already been delivered to the wrong address) It seemed like he was just trying to get me off the chat and wasnt really interested in helping **** reached out several times via email and never received an answer. I would like an answer.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/03/2025

      We have reached out to the customer.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/03/2025

      I have reviewed the business response and accept this resolution. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/19/2024

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I purchased a watch online using Apple Pay on December 15th. During the transaction I noticed there was a tax discrepancy, but wasnt worried about it. The next day, on December 16th, I contacted ************************ support to address the tax discrepancy issue and found out the shipping address had been altered due to a known (and previously reported) bug in their business logic at checkout when using Apple Pay. I was able to duplicate the bug. Their online support refused to offer any help, stating that we needed to wait until we had a tracking number, despite the package having not yet shipped.The next day, December 17th, I reached out with a tracking number. Fossil support stated they they were unable to do anything until it was delivered. This is false. I contacted ***** who told me that Fossil had authorized an address change. I, as the recipient, could not change anything about the shipping. They informed me that only the shipper (Fossil) could request a change on the package.I contacted Fossil again on the 19th and they claim now that they have no idea where it is being delivered. I cannot get any remedy for this situation.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/23/2024

      We have contacted the customer and are awaiting a response.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/03/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I bought this purse online from fossil when I got the purse, I called them and told them that the person didnt have enough compartments but before I ordered anything from the store, I went on to see they return policies.. Im going To attach the return policy that they have online, I am a senior citizen. Im over 70 years old , On 2 December, I talked to one of the customer ********************** people, and I told him that I see that you have a store A store at ***** and I said its down the hill from me. Is it OK for me to take it there? He says yes, then I said are you sure are you sure he says yes then he told me to put it in a box take the labels that I have inside the box and go on the Internet and print. I guess the receipt I went down to ***** I walked 1.9 miles to ***** when I get there **** said that they dont take this package. I called them from ****************** said the only way you can return to our store. You have to buy from my store but they policy dont say that as you will see when I send you the attachment then they refuse at first to give me a label then I asked them to send someone to pick up this item because I had to walk 1.9 miles back home and its hills, and Im over ******************************* to carry boxes down the hill 1.9 miles and carry back up 1.9 miles for them lying to me, then they dont give you supervisors when you ask for supervisors I cannot be used like this and now they need to come and get their merchandise. My phone number is *********** if you have any questions. You dont have my resolution my resolution is for them to come and pick up their package and give me my money back. Thats the resolution I wont. Im gonna click delivery because thats the only thing you have there, but I wont them to pick up their package I am not going to leave my home again like I said I walked 1.9 miles per diem.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/04/2024

      Also before I want down to **** I ask the customer ********************** over and over is that where I can take the package back for return and he said yes, And customer ********************** was the one who told me to take the box with me and the paper that was inside the box and told me what e-mail to take to ******* also when you look at there policy under

       Want to return your online order to a Fossil store. you will see where you click to find the store it look like this  Click here and filter to Fossil Retail Store or Fossil Outlet Store that where I click and **** came up when you use your phone it ask you to put your zip, but this one it know the city I live in **** and it show me. and that why I keep on asking is this where I was support to go here the recording. And last night the customer ********************** told m that was going to sent me a return label and they did not . All I want is for them to sent someone here to get there package and credit my account . this is not right to do someone as old as me what they did and for me to walk that far and back 

      Business Response

      Date: 12/09/2024

      We have contacted the customer and resolved the complaint.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:11/27/2024

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We purchased this watch (model # MWW27E000022) for my daughter. It happened to be on sale at one of the major retailers. After just a few months the hand fell off one of the dials, an obviouse defect, of which ******* watches admitted. However, there response to fixing the item was that they werent able to repair it. Due to the fact they couldnt repair it they offered me one of 2 options. 1) A voucher to micheles website for the purchase value ($141.40)or 2) they would send me the watch back and thats all I spoke with them on the phone and by email. My main complaint was that if they cant fix it, replace it even if its somehthing similiar. If not at least give my money back. The voucher to the website was not helpful because on there website they dont offer any wacthes for less then $495. The only way to use the voucher would be to add more of $345 of my own money. The costumer service **** understood but every time it got escalated the response was negative.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/04/2024

      We have contacted the customer and are awaiting a response.

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