Fossil ES5338 Scarlette Three-Hand Date Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet

Fossil ES5338: The Scarlette in Gold

You’ve seen this silhouette before—the fluted bezel, the proportioned case, the bracelet that flows into the lugs. Fossil’s Scarlette doesn’t hide its influences, but at this price point, it’s delivering a lot of watch for the money. The ES5338 goes full gold-tone with a matching sunray dial.

Sized for Smaller Wrists

At 33mm, this fits wrists that find 40mm+ watches overwhelming. The case-to-lug proportions work—it sits properly without looking undersized. The fluted bezel adds visual interest without adding bulk, and at 10mm thick, it’s not trying to be a statement piece.

The Details

Gold sunray dial with Roman numeral at 12, stick indices elsewhere. Date window sits at 6 o’clock. Three-hand quartz keeps things simple and reliable—no complications to worry about, no service schedule to maintain. The five-link bracelet has a fold-over clasp that sits flat.

Worth Considering

If you want the classic dress watch aesthetic in a compact size without the classic dress watch price, the Scarlette delivers. 50-meter water resistance handles everyday exposure, and the gold-tone finish photographs well for a fashion watch. It knows what it is.