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Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Oct. 01, 2011
Jul. 02, 2011
Apr. 02, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Oct. 02, 2010
Jul. 03, 2010
Apr. 03, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Jan. 02, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Approximate amount of equity method investment balance $ 7,520       $ 9,023       $ 7,520 $ 9,023  
Equity investment income reported in Other income (expense) - net                 508 1,072 449
Net sales 830,756 642,910 556,661 536,975 701,076 523,825 412,560 393,229 2,567,302 2,030,690 1,548,093
Accounts receivable-net 302,467       263,218       302,467 263,218  
Fossil Spain [Member]
                     
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Percentage of equity interest maintained 50.00%               50.00%    
Approximate amount of equity method investment balance 7,500               7,500    
Equity investment income reported in Other income (expense) - net                 1,027 1,382 1,146
Accounts receivable-net 3,700       3,000       3,700 3,000  
To Fossil Spain [Member]
                     
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 19,200 $ 16,300 $ 8,000