Looking for a Pocket-watch Keychain

August 4, 2008 3:58 PM

Where can I find a pocket-watch keychain - like this?

I bought this pocket-watch keychain four years ago at a Fossil outlet, and it died. I haven't been able to find it (or anything similar) anywhere - online or in a store. I feel silly paying $90 to fix a watch that cost me $25-ish originally.

posted by 2oh1 to clothing, beauty, & fashion (7 comments total)

Have you ruled out the possibility that it just needs a new battery?
posted by found missing at 4:16 PM on August 4, 2008

Oh yes. In fact, the first clue was that it seemed to chew through batteries over the last 18 months. I took it to a watch-repair shop last week and they quickly found the problem - but like I said, I feel silly spending so much to replace what was an inexpensive watch. Then again, if I can't find a replacement, I might.
posted by 2oh1 at 4:40 PM on August 4, 2008

Fossil Watch Repair
If the problem you are having with your watch is not covered by our warranty, or if your warranty has expired, the service and repair charges are as follows: * $27.00 for the repair of all components not covered under warranty; this includes the return shipping and handling fee.
posted by Mrs. Buck Turgidson at 5:27 PM on August 4, 2008

REI has similar items.
posted by jeffamaphone at 5:31 PM on August 4, 2008

I had one and loved it for a glorious few weeks before mine died, too. Died as in battery no-fixie. I'd recommend against buying a duplicate or getting it repaired. I love Fossil for other items, but that one watch key fob seems cursed.

I hope I hope I hope you can find something similar.
posted by cowbellemoo at 7:28 PM on August 4, 2008

Hhhmmm... I wonder if that's why the only place I ever saw one was at their outlet store. Still - for $27, I might try their repair service.
posted by 2oh1 at 7:41 PM on August 4, 2008

A long overdue update, just in case anyone stumbles onto this question looking for the same sort of info...

Fossil Watch Repair was great advice! It took a few weeks, but my watch is good as new now, and the total cost was only $8.50.

Sweet!
posted by 2oh1 at 9:30 PM on December 5, 2008