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Talk about a time machine. Fossil proves once again why it’s the brand for vintage-inspired watches, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. This time, it’s leading the analog-digital trend that combines the charm of retro with the fun of digital tech in the revisit of its iconic Big Tic line.
The Big Tic was introduced in 1999 and became a sought-after item among watch collectors because it captured the late-‘90s/Y2K, tech-optimistic aesthetic by blending traditional analog hands with a playful, animated, and oversized digital seconds display. It’s a watch that never sits still, and from the looks of it, it’s the perfect watch to ride the ana-digi trend in 2026 with its tug at self-expression and nostalgia.
Leading Fossil’s 2026 Big Tic limited edition collection is the reissue of the classic Y2K collection. It’s bold and expressive, perfectly combining the quirky analog hands–digital seconds pairing on the dial face. A single touch on the pusher gives seven variations of the animated digits that count out the seconds.
In the Y2K collection are the Big Tic Flames and the Big Tic Scrolling Seconds. The Y2K Big Tic Flames collection features digital flames flickering on the watch face while analog hands float over it. The stainless steel bracelet completes the look.
The Y2K Big Tic Scrolling Seconds, meanwhile, has oversized animated digits scrolling under an iridescent crystal case. A round stainless steel case showcases the analog-digital design in perfect contrast; the sporty brown leather cuff strap, meanwhile, ages with the patina that gives extra dimension to the retro-yet-modern look.
For the cutting-edge and stylish lot, a pocket watch version finds the Big Tic Flames at the end of a longer lobster-claw chain that lets the wearer play around with how they choose to wear the watch: either as a pocket watch, a necklace, or a wraparound bracelet.
But it’s not all about revisiting the old Big Tic. Giving the beloved line a 2026 update is the Machine Big Tic Collection. This limited-edition revival reimagines the collectible Big Tic line in oversized animated digits that scroll by the second on a clean, analog face, emphasizing the place of the Big Tic collection as an icon of the industrial design language of machines. Adorning this industrial–digital mix is a sleek silver-tone finish, with the round, stainless steel case matched by a strap in choices of monochromatic black, sleek gold tone, or rose-gold tone, or brown leather — all well-considered options for this ana-digi watch destined to become yet another collectible classic from Fossil.
The collection is now available in Fossil stores nationwide, including SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Clark, SM Southmall, SM Lanang, SM Baguio, Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Malls Abreeza, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia, and Evia Lifestyle Center.