Inspired by vintage watch design, the Townsman Automatic is a casual dress watch with functional sensibility. It features a brown leather strap, a refined rose gold-tone case and an innovative skeleton dial with 3-hand automatic movement that winds as you wear it. Fossil leather products support responsible manufacturing via the Leather Working Group. Designed for the guy who wants his first mechanical watch to feel special but still easy to wear every day, the Townsman Automatic steps in where a smartwatch or phone can’t. It brings a warm, confident presence to work meetings, date nights and family celebrations without ever asking you to change your style. Inspired by mid-century dress watches, its open-heart dial lets you see the rhythm of the movement at a glance. The larger case makes the time easy to read and gives the skeleton details room to breathe, while the rose-tone steel and brown leather strap feel substantial without being heavy. The automatic movement winds as you wear it, so there is no battery to replace—just the occasional time set and a few turns of the crown if it has rested for a while. With one watch you can move from a client presentation to a weekend dinner, then to a holiday party without swapping anything. One customer put it simply: “It’s like wearing a tiny, functional work of art on your wrist.” Light rain, handwashing and everyday splashes are all fine. In very low light, the skeleton dial is more about presence than quick legibility, so you’ll rely on it most in daylight and well-lit rooms. Townsman is the kind of watch you keep, not cycle out. The case and crystal are built for years of regular wear, and the leather strap will develop its own character over time. We ship quickly, back your watch with a limited warranty, and accept simple returns if it’s not the right fit.