1995 Fossil Defender Quartz Watch Ref. DE-1508
1995 Fossil Defender Quartz Watch Ref. DE-1508
Reference Number: DE-1508
Manufactured Date: 1995
The Fossil Defender DE-1508 is a rugged, no-nonsense quartz field watch from the golden age of 1990s Fossil design. With bold Arabic numerals, a high-contrast black dial, and an oversized cushion case, the Defender was built for durability and legibility. Its reliable quartz movement, 100 meters of water resistance, and classic military-inspired aesthetic make it the perfect companion for everyday wear or vintage collecting. This early Fossil piece captures the brand’s original spirit—youthful, tough, and designed to last.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 32.75mm
Dial: 28mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40.75mm
Thickness: 10.75mm
Strap: 19.7cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Unknown
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Black
Strap: Grey
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screw-down
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- "Defender" Was a Sub-Line: Fossil’s Defender branding was used to market a line of watches aimed at adventurous, outdoorsy types—think '90s G.I. Joe energy.
- Cushion Case Throwback: The rounded-square case shape echoes vintage military watches from the '60s and '70s.
- Pop Culture Timing: This watch was released when Fossil was leaning heavily into collectible tins, catalog-style branding, and its retro Americana aesthetic—making it peak mid-‘90s design.
Original Catalogue Description: Unknown
Original Wholesale Price (1995): Unknown
Original Retail Price (1995): Unknown
