Relic Blue Dial Divers-Style Quartz Ref. ZR15160 (Approximate)
Fashion Watch / Divers-Style · Relic (Owned by Fossil Group). Tier: Affordable/Fashion brand typically sold in department stores like Kohl's or JC Penney.
Period: Late 1990s to Early 2000s Mall Watch Era. Characteristic design includes the chunky integrated-style lugs and a 'Y-link' bracelet common in this period.
Type
Fashion Watch / Divers-Style
Brand
Relic (Owned by Fossil Group). Tier: Affordable/Fashion brand typically sold in department stores like Kohl's or JC Penney.
Movement
Japanese Quartz (Miyota or similar generic calibre). Standard battery-powered movement with +/- 20 seconds per month accuracy.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 38mm-40mm; Thickness: 11mm; Lug-to-lug: 46mm; Lug width: 18mm custom integrated.
Description
This is a quintessential example of a turnover-of-the-century fashion watch. Designed to mimic the rugged aesthetics of a professional dive watch, it features a blue dial and a chunky metal construction. While it lacks the specifications of a true tool watch, it represents the accessible luxury aesthetic popular in American malls during the early 2000s.
Key Features
Bold blue dial with 'RELIC' branding; integrated link bracelet; divers-style bezel; date complication; baton hands with faded lume.
Dial Description
Matte blue dial with printed RELIC logo. Features circular applied hour markers, a stylized Arabic numeral '6' and '12', a date window at 3 o'clock, and baton-style luminous hands.
Case Material
Base Metal (likely brass or zinc alloy) with a chrome-plated or brushed steel-tone finish. Significant wear and pitting on the edges suggest a base metal construction rather than solid stainless steel.
Crystal Type
Mineral glass. The crystal shows significant scratching and a large fracture/shatter point between the 1 and 3 o'clock positions.
Bezel Details
Fixed or unidirectional rotating divers-style bezel. Features engraved 10-minute intervals and a triangle marker at the 12 position. Significant scratches and finish loss are present.
Crown & Pushers
Standard push-pull crown at 3 o'clock, textured for grip. No crown guards, though the case flares slightly toward the lugs.
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated-style stainless steel or base metal bracelet with 'Y' or 'V' shaped links and a folding deployment clasp.
Caseback Details
Presumed solid screw-down or snap-on stainless steel caseback, typically featuring the Relic logo and model reference numbers like 'ZR'.
Movement Type
Japanese Quartz (Miyota or similar generic calibre). Standard battery-powered movement with +/- 20 seconds per month accuracy.
Water Resistance
Originally rated for 50m (165 feet) 'Splash Resistant.' However, due to the cracked crystal and aged gaskets, it currently has 0m water resistance and is not moisture-proof.
Origin & Provenance
Brand origin USA (Fossil Group); Movement likely Japanese; Assembly likely in China. Mass-produced consumer good.
Age Estimate
Circa 1998-2005. The design language is very representative of the Fossil Group's 'Relic' line from the turn of the millennium.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Mall Watch' culture of the 1990s and 2000s where watches were marketed primarily as fashion accessories rather than horological instruments.
Condition Notes
Poor condition. The mineral crystal is severely damaged with a large star-crack. The case and bezel show heavy scratching, 'desk diving' marks, and significant plating wear. The dial appears to have some debris or moisture spots.
Value Estimate
Market value is negligible ($5 - $15) due to the severe crystal damage and the brand tier. Functional, mint examples of this model typically sell for $25 - $40.
Care & Maintenance
Requires standard silver oxide battery changes (SR626SW or similar) every 2-3 years. Due to the cracked crystal, this watch should be kept away from all moisture to prevent movement rust.
Similar Watches
Fossil Blue series, vintage Timex Expedition, Casio MTD series. These offer similar diver aesthetics with quartz reliability.
Interesting Facts
Relic was launched by Fossil in the 1990s as a lower-priced alternative to their main Fossil-branded line, offering similar styles with slightly more affordable materials to capture the mass-market department store segment.