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Warranty Reserve (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Warranty liability activity |  |
Beginning balance | $ 10,996 | $ 8,534
Settlements in cash or kind | (6,945) | (7,025)
Warranties issued and adjustments | 8,737 | 9,487
Liabilities assumed in acquisition | 595 | 0
Ending balance | $ 13,383 | $ 10,996
FOSSIL watch products |  |
Warranty reserve |  |
Warranty period | 11 years |
RELIC watch products |  |
Warranty reserve |  |
Warranty period | 12 years |
Other watch products |  |
Warranty reserve |  |
Warranty period | 2 years |

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