Fossil Machine FS6079 Chronograph Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch

The Fossil Machine FS6079 at a glance

The Fossil Machine FS6079 features a deep green dial in 42 mm, a rarer shade than black in this segment and instantly recognisable on the wrist. A men's quartz chronograph, it combines a 42 mm stainless steel case with a matching steel bracelet. Here is what you need to know before confirming your order, without marketing fluff.

• 42 mm diameter: a balanced size that suits wrists between 16 and 19 cm without overhang, equally comfortable at the office or at the weekend.
• Sunburst green dial: three chronograph subdials, date window, applied indices readable at a glance.
• Stainless steel bracelet: solid links, secure push-button deployment clasp, adjustment by link removal at any watchmaker.
• Water resistance 50 M (5 ATM): rain, splashes and hand washing without worry, remove before hot showers and prolonged swimming.
• Quartz movement: no manual winding required, stable accuracy, maintenance limited to periodic battery changes.
• Date window: date directly readable on the dial, adjustable via the intermediate position of the crown.

What the green shade brings to your wrist

The green of the FS6079 acts as a warm neutral: it pairs with navy blue, camel, anthracite grey and off-white better than a heavily coloured dial. In practice, you get a versatile watch that stands out without ever appearing ostentatious. Depending on the light, the green shifts from a dark forest tone to more vibrant reflections, giving it a depth that black does not offer. It is an ideal choice for those who want a discreet yet recognisable colour signature. The 42 mm size also ensures easy reading of the three subdials, a real practical advantage for a chronograph you consult throughout the day. The weight of the steel, neither too light nor excessive, quickly becomes unnoticed and imparts a reassuring sense of solidity with every movement. This is a watch designed to be worn every day, not stored in a box.

• Functional chronograph: measures intermediate times to 1/10 of a second, instant reset via the lower pusher.
• Mineral crystal: significantly more scratch-resistant than acrylic plastic, it withstands daily micro-marks and can be polished if lightly scratched.
• Fluted crown: quick time adjustment in pulled position, intermediate position dedicated to date adjustment.

Its place in the Machine collection

In the range, the FS6079 plays the colour card and a 42 mm size one notch more compact than the 44 mm black models in the collection. This half-centimetre less reduces wrist height and suits slimmer builds or those who wear the watch under a fitted sleeve. All Machine models share the same technical foundation, quartz chronograph movement and robust stainless steel, so your choice comes down primarily to case size and dial colour, not reliability, which is identical across models. Concretely, if you are torn between references, remember this: dial colour decides the style, diameter decides the comfort. A slim wrist will benefit from the 42 mm size of the green FS6079, a larger wrist will gain from the presence of the 44 mm black or brown versions. The rest, robustness and accuracy, does not vary.

Shipping, wrist fit and steel care

• Fast dispatch from our stock, tracked parcel and reinforced packaging to protect the steel bracelet during transport.
• Recommended wrist size: measure with a tape measure just above the wrist bone; from 16 cm upwards, the 42 mm case balances perfectly, between 16 and 19 cm it fits just right.
• Steel bracelet care: clean monthly with warm soapy water and a soft brush, paying attention between the links, then dry each gap carefully to avoid deposits and marks.
• Fossil warranty included, with after-sales service covering the movement and water resistance check.