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jsg07 · Mar 20th, 2009, 09:43 PM

I'm planning on buying a Michele CSX 36 Diamond watch. While in search of the best price I noticed that some on-line retailers marked Retail price as $1495 as where the exact same watch on Michele's site is $1195. Does anyone know why it's marked as $1495? It looks exactly the same and the model number is same. Any insight will be much appreciated.
Thanks~

liuyinn · Mar 20th, 2009, 09:52 PM

They just love money - that's it! This one was $1245 at Saks, but this was last year's price.

jsg07 · Mar 20th, 2009, 11:44 PM

But the on-line retailers are selling at a discount, about $900 or so and that's what's confusing me. Why is it $1195 at Nordies but it's marked at $1495 as MSRP and is discounted. Are they really the same watch?

wired1 · Mar 21st, 2009, 08:01 AM

May I make a suggestion? Michelle watches sell at Fossil Outlets, typically for 50-75% off. I always, ALWAYS see diamond models, there.

It may be worth it to see if you have a Fossil Outlet near you.

Also, if you have not seen the watch in person...

Some Michelle watches use full cut diamonds, and they sparkle great.

Others use single cut, and to be perfectly honest they do not sparkle at all, unless the most perfect lighting conditions are applied.

Good luck on your purchase, and go find a Fossil Oulet!!! Even if they don't have this one, theyt may have one you do love!

I got Jan228 a diamond Marc Jacobs watch there that had a sticker of $2200, for $199.

I also saw a $2295 Michelle multi color diamond watch for $799.

So... GO HUNT!! =)

jsg07 · Mar 22nd, 2009, 01:08 AM

Thanks wired1. I'll definately check out Fossil outlet.

liuyinn · Mar 22nd, 2009, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by jsg07

But the on-line retailers are selling at a discount, about $900 or so and that's what's confusing me. Why is it $1195 at Nordies but it's marked at $1495 as MSRP and is discounted. Are they really the same watch?

Thats why it's called MSRP = Manufacturer's SUGGESTED Retail Price!! Whatever Mf-rer suggesy is not necessary what these stores sell for.

Great tip for digging in Fossil outlets - I will use it too! Thanks!!

FlipFlopgal · Apr 19th, 2009, 03:08 PM

I just went to my local TJMAXX and show it for $599!

Mar 20th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#1
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85	Michele CSX Diamond watch I'm planning on buying a Michele CSX 36 Diamond watch. While in search of the best price I noticed that some on-line retailers marked Retail price as $1495 as where the exact same watch on Michele's site is $1195. Does anyone know why it's marked as $1495? It looks exactly the same and the model number is same. Any insight will be much appreciated. Thanks~
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85

Mar 20th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#3
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85	But the on-line retailers are selling at a discount, about $900 or so and that's what's confusing me. Why is it $1195 at Nordies but it's marked at $1495 as MSRP and is discounted. Are they really the same watch?
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85

Mar 21st, 2009, 08:01 AM	#4
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	May I make a suggestion? Michelle watches sell at Fossil Outlets, typically for 50-75% off. I always, ALWAYS see diamond models, there. It may be worth it to see if you have a Fossil Outlet near you. Also, if you have not seen the watch in person... Some Michelle watches use full cut diamonds, and they sparkle great. Others use single cut, and to be perfectly honest they do not sparkle at all, unless the most perfect lighting conditions are applied. Good luck on your purchase, and go find a Fossil Oulet!!! Even if they don't have this one, theyt may have one you do love! I got Jan228 a diamond Marc Jacobs watch there that had a sticker of $2200, for $199. I also saw a $2295 Michelle multi color diamond watch for $799. So... GO HUNT!! =)
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76

Mar 22nd, 2009, 01:08 AM	#5
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85	Thanks wired1. I'll definately check out Fossil outlet.
jsg07 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 85

Apr 19th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#7
FlipFlopgal Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: NC (FT BRAGG) Posts: 468	I just went to my local TJMAXX and show it for $599!
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