This is my first Fossil. It is from the Blue series which was a diver type that had a larger level of water resistance than other Fossil models if I remember correctly. I bought this watch (actually it was bought for me) in the summer of 1996 from a major department store. It is a simple Japanese 3-hand quartz movement with a mineral crystal and rotating divers bezel. The bezel rotates with a very solid clunk and makes the complete rotation in 90 clicks (or clunks). The gold and silvertone meant it did double duty as a casual and dress watch. I will not pain you with photos of late 90's fashion, but some of it was quite garish. Don't laugh. You know what you wore, and you're not proud of it.
The hour markers are goldtone with small luminous markers on the outside chapter ring. The dial is a very deep green with a wavy texture on the inner portion. The bracelet is made up of silvertone folded links with goldtone accents. It's still not a bad looking watch, although it hasn't had a good battery in it for quite some time. This was the watch that started it all for me. From that point, watches were no longer just a simple tool to tell the time. I found myself gazing through the case glass in countless jewelry stores, always wishing. Always wanting.
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