Fossil vs Omega:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Omega had more branded searches than Fossil among watch brands in Australia. Omega had about 27,100 branded searches, while Fossil had 12,100. Omega made up 8.8% of all watch brand searches we track, and Fossil accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watch brands, Fossil appeared in two of the five answers and Omega in none.
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Top watch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fossil was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Omega did not appear in any of the five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Seiko5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Citizen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Longines3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tissot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fossil2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rolex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TAG Heuer1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Omega0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Daniel Wellington0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best watch brand for men in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which affordable watch brand is good quality?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which watch brand makes a good gift?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“watches”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens watches”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Fossil or Omega more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fossil and Omega by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 watch brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Omega, Fossil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rolex | Seiko | Casio | TAG Heuer | Omega | Longines | Tissot | Citizen | Fossil | Daniel Wellington | Nixon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.8% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.6% | 14% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.7% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 14% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 27.8% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.5% | 17% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 12% | 9.8% | 8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 24% | 16% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
How has the Fossil and Omega comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Omega was ahead of Fossil in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fossil’s share of searches among watch brands in Australia moved from 4% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Omega’s share of searches among watch brands in Australia moved from 7.3% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia watch brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Omega gained share of searches among watch brands in Australia, from 8% to 8.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fossil’s and Omega’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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