Fossil vs. Michael Kors: the white ceramic J12 lookalike.
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Thanks guys...wore it again today, I am in love!
I'm fortunate or not, as it cleans out my wallet regularly, to live incredibly close (< 3 miles) to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. That is where I scored this watch. I've been a bad girl lately with purses, watches, shoes and designer jeans, very hard to live so close to such temptation. Ouch!
I'm fortunate or not, as it cleans out my wallet regularly, to live incredibly close (< 3 miles) to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. That is where I scored this watch. I've been a bad girl lately with purses, watches, shoes and designer jeans, very hard to live so close to such temptation. Ouch!
Here are my pictures of the MK watch. The band hasn't been adjusted yet & is too big, so if it looks funny on my wrist, don't mind that!
I'm not much of a flashy person, so the Swarovski crystals are very eye-catching -- I love it!
Would you mind sharing the model number?
I picked up the MK5188 today for DIRT (let's call $80 plus tax) even though I went out for the more simple styled MK5163. Same white ceramic chrono, one with crystals one without. I could not pass up the price tag on the MK5188, there was a micro mark on it, so it was put out to pasture as a "damaged" item - small spot by the small hand on the metal by the one chrono dial, you can sort of make it out in the picture, but really can't see it when looking at the watch, manager was not happy the associate had it in the "damaged" pile, but none the less, I was not put off by it, since it's imperceptible and I talked them down further on price and the watch is now on my wrist. I'm in LOVE!!!
They are completely out of stock and probably not getting more in of the MK5188. Manager at MK told me they are rare to get a hold of and a reseller came in and bought the two white (plain/5163 model, I was *SO* bummed) and two black ceramic watches to resell on Monday. They were marked at $149. I missed it by a couple days. I will keep calling to see if they get the black plain bezel in at some point, I love this watch. Looks very rich.
I'm fairly worried about the crystals on the bezel dropping out, don't know if there is anything I can do to make sure I don't have a stray one or two go missing. I did see the acrylic bands and the Fossil ones, they are *ALL* really nice, can't go wrong with any of the watches referenced in this thread. IMHO, the MK definitely looks "richer" and more substantial than the Fossil, but it's what you like really when it comes down to it. I love the white ceramic, it has a beautiful glow. I have a tiny wrist and even though the watch has a larger face, it's not overwhelming on my small wrist/frame.
If you can get a hold of one of these at outlet prices, you can't go wrong. I'd have paid full price, but am thrilled I got such a deal what will now be my day to day summer watch!
Cheers!
I cannot believe you paid $80 for that watch! That watch goes for $300 when you google it
Would you mind sharing the model number?
I apologize for getting back to you so late! The model number is MK-5079.
Relic is making a watch that looks similar too. I saw it Kohl's and Sears also has it. Sears picture is terrible, but it is pretty cute in person.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...relic+watch&prdNo=12&blockNo=12&blockType=G12
I tried it on, but it was just too big and bulky for me- I prefer a max size of 30 mm for a watch face.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...relic+watch&prdNo=12&blockNo=12&blockType=G12
I tried it on, but it was just too big and bulky for me- I prefer a max size of 30 mm for a watch face.
I just ordered the watch that Sandra Bullock wore in " The Blind Side " from Toy Watch website for under $300.00 Michelle ***** also wears one in purple.
Check out the website. The choices are endless!
Check out the website. The choices are endless!
Vinyl I have the exact same watch! Be prepared for TONS of compliments! I bought mine for my birthday last year and I love it! I get compliments on it every time I wear it.
I do need to figure out how to clean the bracelet part of it though. It has collected dirt and you can tell it. I've had a ceramic watch in the past and I love that the resin isn't as heavy. Plus you don't have to worry about it breaking as much as the ceramic does.
Congrats on a great watch!!!
I do need to figure out how to clean the bracelet part of it though. It has collected dirt and you can tell it. I've had a ceramic watch in the past and I love that the resin isn't as heavy. Plus you don't have to worry about it breaking as much as the ceramic does.
Congrats on a great watch!!!
I like both MK & the Fossil watches. I wish that I did more research before I purchased the Toy Watch. I would have save some money!!!!
Now, one of my co-workers purchased a watch from a site called Southern Bella on FB. She was wearing it today and I think that it is really nice! However, would like for my TPF girls to check it out too. I would like to read your input.
Now, one of my co-workers purchased a watch from a site called Southern Bella on FB. She was wearing it today and I think that it is really nice! However, would like for my TPF girls to check it out too. I would like to read your input.
It had just gotten quite icky so I used a soft, small toothbrush that I use to clean my jewelry and ran it under water with some handsoap. It got it clean and I just made sure dry it really well. Looks MUCH better now!
