---
product_id: 553453250
title: "Defender Watch for Men, Solar Powered Three Hand Date with Stainless Steel or Leather Strap"
brand: "fossil"
price: "VT72317"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fossil"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/553453250-defender-watch-for-men-solar-powered-three-hand-date-stainless
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# 46mm stainless steel case 100m water resistance Solar-powered movement Defender Watch for Men, Solar Powered Three Hand Date with Stainless Steel or Leather Strap

**Brand:** fossil
**Price:** VT72317
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Stay powered, stay stylish — the Defender never quits.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Defender Watch for Men, Solar Powered Three Hand Date with Stainless Steel or Leather Strap by fossil
- **How much does it cost?** VT72317 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/553453250-defender-watch-for-men-solar-powered-three-hand-date-stainless)

## Best For

- fossil enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fossil brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bold Presence on Your Wrist:** Generous 46mm stainless steel case offers a commanding yet refined look for the modern professional.
- • **Precision Meets Practicality:** Clear 3-hand analog date display under durable mineral crystal keeps you punctual and polished.
- • **Dive In Without a Second Thought:** Water resistant up to 100 meters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and shallow diving adventures.
- • **Endless Power, Zero Battery Hassle:** Harness the sun with reliable solar movement—never worry about changing batteries again.
- • **Timeless Style Meets Modern Comfort:** Soft, premium LWG-certified leather strap blends vintage vibes with all-day wearability.

## Overview

The Fossil Defender Watch for Men combines a robust 46mm stainless steel case with eco-friendly solar-powered movement, ensuring continuous, hassle-free timekeeping. Featuring a sleek black dial protected by mineral crystal and a soft LWG-certified leather strap, it balances vintage field watch aesthetics with modern durability. Water resistant up to 100 meters, it’s designed for professionals who demand style and performance from boardroom to beach.

## Description

Shop Fossil Watch for Men Defender, Solar Movement, 46 mm Black Stainless Steel Case with a Leather Strap, FS5978 ✓ free delivery ✓ free returns on eligible orders.

Review: A really great field watch with vintage vibes - I'm really impressed with this watch. It's extremely well made and finished with a really nice all brushed case. I got this for a brilliant price too. Classic field watch looks but with a modern solar movement, 100m water resistant, screw caseback, good size push/pull crown, lume is good, leather strap is very nice and soft and very comfortable too. Don't need to buy a Hamilton khaki now lol this fossil field watch is amazing! Highly recommended 10/10
Review: Stylish value - Real stylish watch with good quality ĺeather strap. Keeps perfect time and the dial is clear. My first fossil and very impressed with wa5ch and price.

## Features

- 46mm case, 24mm band width, mineral crystal, Solar-Powered movement with 3-hand date analog display, imported
- Round stainless steel case, with a black dial
- Luggage, LWG leather band
- Water resistant up to 100m: Can be worn bathing, swimming or snorkeling and shallow diving

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BQW8XHQK |
| ASIN  | B0BQW8XHQK |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Colour | Brown |
| Band Length | 1 Centimetres |
| Band Material Type | Leather |
| Band Width | 24 Millimetres |
| Bands | 1 |
| Batteries  | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 144,812 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 846 in Men's Wrist Watches |
| Brand Name | Fossil |
| Case Diameter | 46 Millimetres |
| Case Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Character | No App |
| Clasp Type | Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Country of origin  | China |
| Crystal | Mineral Glass |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (341) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (341) |
| Date First Available  | 15 Mar. 2023 |
| Department  | Men's |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Display | Analog |
| Embellishment Feature | Crystal |
| Face Style | Analog-Digital on black background |
| Included Components | Clock and solar battery (partial) |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Type Name | Watch |
| Item Weight | 87 Grams |
| Item model number  | FS5978 |
| Manufacturer | Fossil |
| Manufacturer  | Fossil |
| Model Name | Defender |
| Model Number | FS5978 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Sport Type | Swimming, Diving |
| Strap Type | Leather Strap |
| Style Name | Strap. |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Watch Movement Type | Solar Powered |
| Water Resistance Depth | 100 Metres |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

![Defender Watch for Men, Solar Powered Three Hand Date with Stainless Steel or Leather Strap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61G1BdtNmKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really great field watch with vintage vibes
*by D***E on 12 December 2024*

I'm really impressed with this watch. It's extremely well made and finished with a really nice all brushed case. I got this for a brilliant price too. Classic field watch looks but with a modern solar movement, 100m water resistant, screw caseback, good size push/pull crown, lume is good, leather strap is very nice and soft and very comfortable too. Don't need to buy a Hamilton khaki now lol this fossil field watch is amazing! Highly recommended 10/10

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stylish value
*by J***S on 9 October 2025*

Real stylish watch with good quality ĺeather strap. Keeps perfect time and the dial is clear. My first fossil and very impressed with wa5ch and price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smart looking - Good Value
*by R***9 on 14 April 2025*

Good price. I love the face, it's neat, easy to read, looks like early military watches. I have a smallish wrist so I went for the 40mm one. It has a good quality leather strap, but it isn't over-generous in length. If I had a thicker wrist it could be a problem? One thing I wasn't expecting was the time-keeping. It seems to lose about a minute over a couple of weeks. I read that solar powered watches should keep very good time as the batteries should always, if you let the light sun/artificial light fall on the face, stay charged? Some days I sit it on the window sill in full sun for about an hour, but it still lost time!

## Frequently Bought Together

- FOSSIL Defender Watch for Men, Solar-Powered with Stainless Steel or Leather Strap
- Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, Black (Renewed)

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*