Is the Fossil Townsman ME3107 a real automatic watch?

Yes. It runs on a self-winding mechanical movement, so it winds from the motion of your wrist and needs no battery. Expect to reset the time if it sits unworn for a couple of days.

How does it compare with quartz Townsman models?

The quartz versions keep near-perfect time and run for years on a battery. This one gives you a sweeping seconds hand and a mechanical movement, but it is less accurate and needs regular wear.

It is rated to 50 meters, which covers hand washing, rain and brief splashes. It is not built for swimming or diving.

What size wrists does a 44 mm case suit?

A 44 mm case with a 22 mm bracelet generally suits medium to larger wrists. On slim wrists it will sit wide and look prominent.

Does it have a date or chronograph?

No. It is a three-hand watch with no date window and no chronograph subdials.

The watch on its steel bracelet, typically with Fossil's packaging and warranty paperwork. Check the listing for the exact included items.

Fossil ME3107 Townsman Black Dial Men's Watch

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Fossil ME3107 Townsman Black Dial Men's Watch

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Our take on the Fossil ME3107 Townsman Black Dial Men's Watch

The Fossil Townsman ME3107 is a 44 mm stainless steel automatic watch with a black dial on a silver-tone steel bracelet. It stands out for putting a self-winding movement and a full-size case in a mainstream fashion-watch line, where most rivals at this level run quartz. It suits men who want a mechanical watch with a dressy-casual look and don't need a chronograph or a date complication. Against quartz Townsman models it trades battery-free convenience for the need to wear it regularly and reset it after it stops.

Best forMen who want a first automatic watchDressy-casual everyday wearBuyers who prefer steel bracelets to leather strapsLarger wrists that suit a 44 mm case

Pros

Automatic movement, no battery changes
44 mm steel case with a clean black dial
Steel bracelet with a push-button deployment clasp
50 m water resistance for hand washing and rain
Sapphire-free but simple, legible three-hand layout

Cons

Automatic watches lose time when unworn and need resetting
44 mm case and 12 mm thickness wear large on slim wrists
No date window or other complication
Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
Basic automatic movement, not a high-accuracy caliber

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Townsman automatic line generally like the look and the mechanical movement for the money, and many wear it as a daily watch. Common complaints are timekeeping drift when the watch sits unworn and the size of the case on smaller wrists.

What people mention

MovementMixedOwners like having a self-winding movement but note it drifts and stops when the watch isn't worn.
SizeMixedThe 44 mm case and 12 mm thickness give presence but feel big on slimmer wrists.
LookPraisedThe black dial and steel bracelet are called clean and easy to wear with most outfits.
CrystalCriticisedSome owners report the mineral crystal picking up scratches with daily use.
BraceletPraisedThe steel bracelet and push-button deployment clasp are described as solid and comfortable.

About the Fossil ME3107 Townsman Black Dial Men's Watch

The Fossil Townsman is a men's watch with a black dial and an automatic movement. The case and the band are both stainless steel, and the band is silver-tone.

The band fastens with a push-button deployment clasp. The case measures 44 mm across and 12 mm thick, and the band is 22 mm wide. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet).

Model: Fossil ME3107 Townsman
Movement: Automatic
Dial color: Black
Case material: Stainless steel
Case size: 44 mm
Case thickness: 12 mm
Band material: Stainless steel
Band color: Silver-tone
Band width: 22 mm
Clasp: Deployment with push button
Water resistance: 50 meters / 165 feet

Questions and answers

Is the Fossil Townsman ME3107 a real automatic watch?: Yes. It runs on a self-winding mechanical movement, so it winds from the motion of your wrist and needs no battery. Expect to reset the time if it sits unworn for a couple of days.
How does it compare with quartz Townsman models?: The quartz versions keep near-perfect time and run for years on a battery. This one gives you a sweeping seconds hand and a mechanical movement, but it is less accurate and needs regular wear.
Can I swim with it?: It is rated to 50 meters, which covers hand washing, rain and brief splashes. It is not built for swimming or diving.
What size wrists does a 44 mm case suit?: A 44 mm case with a 22 mm bracelet generally suits medium to larger wrists. On slim wrists it will sit wide and look prominent.
Does it have a date or chronograph?: No. It is a three-hand watch with no date window and no chronograph subdials.
What is in the box?: The watch on its steel bracelet, typically with Fossil's packaging and warranty paperwork. Check the listing for the exact included items.
Where is the Fossil ME3107 Townsman Black Dial Men's Watch cheapest?: At WATCH ACES, for $225.00, as of our latest check.