Fossil's new 'old money' watch looks similar to timepieces from Cartier and Bulgari

‘Old money’ fashion has been trending this year and we have seen influencers channelling their inner “Chanel” look with expensive-looking cardigans and gold-tone accessories.

Fashion fans have recently spotted a wristwatch that has been dubbed the new “timeless classic”. It’s the Fossil Raquel watch in gold-tone stainless steel and looks remarkably similar to watches from luxury labels like Cartier and Bulgari.

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The watch has a case size of 23mm and quartz movement with a 12mm-wide strap. The roman numerals an three-hand date movement are wowing shoppers who have commented on its resemblance to the Cartier Panthère de Cartier watch – only it’s a jaw-dropping £21,900 cheaper.

Inspired by the heritage watchmaker brand, the Fossil Raquel also uses a link bracelet, that is designed to meld over the contours of the lady’s wrist with ease.

It comes with gold, silver and rose gold, with an option to change to a leather strap or stainless steel mesh bracelet. The Raquel watch is retailed at £169 and shoppers can personalise the watch with free engraving at the back of the watch.

One shopper commented on Fossil’s Instagram post: “Exactly what I liked! The design is so stunning!”

“It looks so rich!” a second referred to the Raquel watch in leather strap and a third added: “Old money! This is so classy!”

“Gold, but in my opinion the most beautiful version is the silver one with mother of the pearl,” a fourth shared.

Looking for more ‘old money’ style timepieces? Sekonda’s Monica Ladies Watch is similar to the Fossil buy but with a two-tone bracelet, you can get it for £54.99. One shopper called it a “perfect alternative” to Cartier watches.

“I absolutely loved this watch, looks so classy and rich, so cute and I loved the size, it’s like a mini Cartier watches, absolutely stunning and so aesthetic,” they added.