Harlow octagonal-face watch product image (primary)
Front-facing stainless steel wristwatch with an octagonal bezel, linked metal bracelet, cream textured dial with black Roman numerals and three black hands, and a ridged crown at 3 o'clock.

Fossil

Harlow Octagonal-Face Watch

CA$270.00CAD
In Stock

The Fossil Harlow is an octagonal-face quartz wristwatch with a 27 mm stainless steel case, cream textured dial, black Roman numerals, and three-hand movement for reliable timekeeping. It features a mesh-like 16 mm stainless steel band with deployant clasp, water resistance up to 3 ATM, and is made in Japan. A signature storage case is included.

Material
Stainless steel case and mesh-like band
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories

Color

Silver

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Fossil Harlow octagonal-face watch with quartz movement, stainless steel case and mesh band.

Octagonal face, three-hand quartz movement, 27mm stainless steel case, water-resistant to 3 ATM, mesh-like stainless steel band with deployant clasp.

Material
Stainless steel case and mesh-like band
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories

Additional Attributes

  • Octagonal face design
  • Three-hand quartz movement
  • 27 mm stainless steel case
  • Water-resistant to 3 ATM
  • Mesh-like stainless-steel 16 mm band
  • Deployant clasp
  • Signature storage case included
  • Made in Japan

Product Insights

The Harlow Octagonal-Face Watch from Fossil tells a story of vintage-inspired design and gender-neutral versatility, with its 27mm octagonal case and slim 8mm depth and 16mm band—a deliberate homage to 1970s-80s proportions that enables seamless layering and cuff fit. The quartz movement, marked 'Made in Japan,' offers precise, no-winding performance, but the tradeoff is a style-first approach: mineral crystal and 3ATM splash resistance prioritize aesthetics over durability and water protection.

Verified claims

Case shape
Octagonal case inspired by 70s/80s proportions, contrasting with prevalent round designs.
Proportions
27 mm case, 8 mm depth, 16 mm band; designed for layering and gender-neutral wear.
Brand positioning
Octagonal case reflects Fossil's design-driven approach vs Timex's utilitarian style.
Vintage inspiration
The 27mm case is marketed as a deliberate homage to 1970s-80s men's dress watches.
Slim profile
The 16mm band and 8mm case depth create a slim profile ideal for stacking and wearing under cuffs.
Cuff fit
8mm case and 16mm band allow easy fit under cuffs, unlike 12mm+ sport watches.
Band proportion
16mm band paired with 27mm case creates a vintage-inspired, gender-neutral proportion.
Manufacturing origin
Rare 'Made in Japan' marking signals elevated quality control versus typical Fossil watches.
Quartz performance
Quartz movement needs no winding and keeps time more precisely than mechanical alternatives.
Water resistance
3 ATM rating: splash-proof, not for swimming or showering.
Sizing
27mm octagonal case with slim profile fills a gender-neutral middle ground between Rosefield and Timex.
Design
Octagonal case and symmetrical no-date dial prioritize aesthetic flair over functional clutter.
Movement
Quartz movement provides greater accuracy than automatic alternatives, with Japan-made assembly and mineral crystal.
Fit and layering
Slim 8mm, 27mm case, and 16mm band enable stacking and layering, fitting wrists 140-190mm.
Build tradeoffs
Quartz movement and mineral crystal trade off durability for style; 3ATM limits to splashes.

Product record

Title
Harlow Octagonal-Face Watch
Brand
Fossil
Price
270 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Harlow octagonal-face watch product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing stainless steel wristwatch with an octagonal bezel, linked metal bracelet, cream textured dial with black Roman numerals and three black hands, and a ridged crown at 3 o'clock.

  • Case shapeOctagonal outer bezel with rounded corners and polished silver-tone metal visible around the dial.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Bracelet constructionMulti-link polished silver-tone metal bracelet running above and below the case with alternating small and large rectangular links.
    2 regionsx 0.33 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Dial textureCream-colored dial with a subtle repeating chevron or herringbone texture radiating across the face.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.23 · w 0.49 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Hour markersBlack Roman numerals at hour positions printed on the dial.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.23 · w 0.49 · h 0.36 (high)
  • HandsThree black hands: a tapered hour hand, a longer tapered minute hand, and a thin black seconds hand with a circular counterweight near center.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Brand text on dialFOSSIL
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.21 · h 0.07 (high)
  • CrownRidged rounded crown protruding from the case at the right side (3 o'clock position).
    1 regionx 0.73 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Inner chapter ringThin dark inner chapter ring with short rectangular minute markers framing the dial inside the bezel.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.23 · w 0.49 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Centered front-on product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing below the watch; even studio lighting with minimal reflections and no props.

  • Shot compositionWatch centered vertically and horizontally, photographed straight-on showing the front face and bracelet in a single plane.
  • BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the image.
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing subtle reflections on the polished metal surfaces and a faint drop shadow below the lower bracelet.

Colors

polished silver· case and bracelet#C4C4C2cream· dial#C4C3C2black· numerals and hands
Harlow octagonal-face watch product image 2
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Product

A stainless steel wristwatch is worn on the model's left wrist; the watch has a faceted octagonal metal bezel, a white or light silver dial with dark hour markers, and a multi-link stainless steel bracelet that wraps the wrist.

  • Case shapeVisible watch case has a faceted octagonal bezel with straight edges forming an angular shape around the dial.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.43 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Dial appearanceDial appears white or light silver with contrasting dark hour markers and dark hands; small seconds or subdial detail is not clearly legible.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high)
  • BraceletMulti-link stainless steel bracelet composed of several narrow polished links runs across the top of the wrist and connects to the case.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Wear contextWatch is worn on the model's left wrist, positioned on the outward-facing side of the wrist while the model rests the arm across a chair back.
  • Finish and reflectionsMetal case and bracelet have a polished reflective finish showing subtle highlights and reflections from the warm studio lighting.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium)

Other

Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated male model against a vertical wood-paneled background with warm directional lighting; a chrome chair back is visible and the model wears a ring and has a dark band tattoo on the forearm.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter portrait crop showing the model from mid-torso up, left arm bent across a chair back occupying the lower foreground.
  • BackgroundVertical wood-paneled wall with warm brown tones fills the background behind the model.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
  • LightingWarm directional studio lighting from the left creates soft shadows and warm highlights on the model's face and arms.
  • Prop detailShiny chrome tubular chair back is visible beneath the model's forearm reflecting highlights.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Visible accessoriesModel wears a plain metal ring on the left ring finger and has a horizontal dark band tattoo on the right forearm.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)

Colors

polished stainless steel· bracelet and case#D3C5BClight silver white· dialnear black· hour markers and hands
Harlow octagonal-face watch product image 3
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Product

Close-up of a polished silver-tone metal watch bracelet and deployment clasp with part of the watch case visible at the top right; focus is on the clasp and bracelet links.

  • Deployment claspPolished rectangular fold-over deployment clasp with an integrated push-button release; clasp face shows a shallow beveled edge and a hinge at the rear where it folds.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.38 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Brand engravingVertical engraved text FOSSIL on the outer face of the clasp.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Bracelet link patternMulti-row polished metal bracelet composed of narrow rectangular links arranged in an interlocking five-column pattern with visible small screw or pin heads along the outer row.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.78 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Hinged interiorInterior side of the clasp visible showing the folded metal hinged plate and release pin mechanism finished in the same polished metal.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Watch case edgePartial view of the watch case back and crown at the top right, showing a polished metal octagonal case edge and a ridged crown with a dark insert on the crown top.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high)

Other

Studio-style product photo with shallow depth of field, neutral light background, and soft shadows; focus is on the clasp with the rest of the bracelet and case slightly out of focus.

  • Shot compositionClose-up angled detail shot framing the bracelet and clasp in the lower half and the case cropped at the top right.
  • Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with crisp focus on the clasp area and progressive blur toward the upper bracelet and case.
  • Background and lightingEven neutral light background with soft diffuse lighting and faint soft shadow beneath the bracelet.

Colors

polished silver· bracelet and clasp#CBC4BB

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/watches/harlow-octagonal-face-watch--6528-536?colourId=0
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