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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Part I item Financial Statements of Fossil, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of
the twelve month period ended December 31, 1996 filed on Form 10K and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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