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Michelle1x said:
I have an older Baume and Mercier Hampton, but I was introduced to Michele at a Nordstrom Anniversary sale a few years ago and was hooked on Michele ever since. I toyed with buying a used Chanel ceramic watch - but I decided the Michele's were a more stylish *watch* brand - I didn't want to buy a watch just because it said Chanel.
I totally get that Michele isn't Rolex or Cartier though. I like the feminine designs of Michele and the way they combine chronograph/technical watch design with the diamonds- I think Michele is best at that.

So whats going to happen to the Burberry's at Watchstation then? If they totally mark them down, I'm in! I agree most people who want to buy Burberry watches aren't going to want to go to a Fossil store.
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I'm with you the design is beautiful! I assume they plan to sell them all, and if they don't I'm sure they will mark them down accordingly
 
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Michelle1x said:
Regarding the bracelets, I have been told by a few at WS that new bracelets are coming, that will be more "universal" somehow. Maybe those are the new bracelets you are seeing?
I have often complained that Michele bracelets don't absolutely need to be so unique. Esp the 18mm square ones, why do we need a different bracelet for a Deco, Deco Moderne, Milou etc? The CSX, yes because that one is round but for the square faces you would think there could be some convention.
The problem with the bracelets convention is in the design of the watch and the lug.For example, the Sport Sail has square lugs and the bracelet has to work with the design. The deco's lugs and the urban's lugs are different. It's not an evil plan by Michele to make you have to buy more bracelets! I think the evil plan is the fact that the leather bracelets are designed for women with very large wrists. I cannot wear any Michele strap, very sad about that.

For the watches, I've noticed that the only way to get a blowout deal lately is with the refurbs, Every other watch "regular stock", etc - with all the WS crazy sales, pretty much come out to costing 40% of retail price even with the best specials. 40% additional 35% is 39% of retail (61% off) so thats about rock bottom. Black friday last year was 40%/30% so thats 42% of retail (58% off). Really good to get Michele at 40% of retail price but definitely higher than we used to pay at WS for "regular stock".
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I think that Saks and WS and others may change tags on the watches to make it look like to are saving more money than you are. I noticed in the Saks photo, the tag on the Fluette, and I think it was different than the one I just got. Retailers mark up merchandise all the time to make it look like you are getting the deal of all lifetime, when they mark it down.

cinnamonstick said:
Haha! Thank you! It is good to hear. I appreciate your honesty. What I actually like about the watch is the moon & how it turns! Lol! It makes the watch "different" IMHO.
This is a good thing. It's nice we all have varied tastes and are not fighting after the same watch! :smile: Seriously! Sometimes I worry that I stray off the "style path" now that I am getting older.....
I suppose my biggest issue is that I just bought a watch and I don't really need another one. I love the gray more, no question.
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The thing about most pricey watches, including Michele, is they are, timeless, and design is always tasteful and easy to wear.
Don't make yourself crazy looking to get the best deal on a timepiece. I hope you find the cocoa deco and get it at your price. You will love wearing it.
The moon phase watch is lovely. I like it a lot. You will always know when the moon is full. And, this is why your kids and spouse will be crazy!!

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Balto Bag Lady said:
What is the issue with Fossil?
And, I think I said earlier, that most of the watch world is owned by the Swatch group and Invicta
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I personally don't have an issue with Fossil. Yes, I know that most of the watches of the world of Owned by the Swatch group.

But I was just stating that I think a lot of people that don't research to find out which company is making that specific watch.

Here's a link to the thread about Burberry watches here on the purse forum. You will find that some the members that posted to this thread wasn't aware of the information that you have stated here in this Michele Watch thread. :smile: Yes, I know that the thread listed below is an older thread.
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/who-makes-burberry-watches.195317/
 
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uhpharm01 said:
I personally don't have an issue with Fossil. Yes, I know that most of the watches of the world of Owned by the Swatch group.

But I was just stating that I think a lot of people that don't research to find out which company is making that specific watch.

Here's a link to the thread about Burberry watches here on the purse forum. You will find that some the members that posted to this thread wasn't aware of the information that you have stated here in this Michele Watch thread. :smile: Yes, I know that the thread listed below is an older thread.
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/who-makes-burberry-watches.195317/
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I agree uhpharm, i don't see a problem with fossil however I don't think of luxury or timeless when I hear the name. I like some of their designs personally. The thing is fossil purchased these companies they don't necessarily design for them so the companies still have their one identity imo. Michele are fashion watches, beautiful fashion watches
 
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SamanthalovesMK said:
I agree uhpharm, i don't see a problem with fossil however I don't think of luxury or timeless when I hear the name. I like some of their designs personally. The thing is fossil purchased these companies they don't necessarily design for them so the companies still have their one identity imo. Michele are fashion watches, beautiful fashion watches
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I agree that people don't think of a luxury watch when they see a Burberry watch. When I think of a luxury watches, I think of Breitling, Rolex, Cartier, Patel Philippe, Chopard, Jaeger Le coultre and others watch brands. Yes, I've always known that Michele watches are a beautiful fashion watches.

It's just like how Luxottica( eyewear brand) owns Oakley and Ray-Ban. But has a licensed for Annie Klein, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany and many other. In addition to owning the following retailers Of LensCrafters, pearlvision, Sears optical, target optical, and sunglasses hut.

 
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uhpharm01, thanks for posting that 60 minutes story. I saw it when it aired. I had it mixed up. I thought it was the other way around, that the opticians owned the frame companies. It smells of stink. As the Swiss man from Luxotica said, the market will pay what it will pay. Eh, whatever. Right?
 
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Balto Bag Lady said:
uhpharm01, thanks for posting that 60 minutes story. I saw it when it aired. I had it mixed up. I thought it was the other way around, that the opticians owned the frame companies. It smells of stink. As the Swiss man from Luxotica said, the market will pay what it will pay. Eh, whatever. Right?
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You're welcome. I agree something does stink and the consumers are getting the short end of the stick.
 
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uhpharm01 said:
You're welcome. I agree something does stink and the consumers are getting the short end of the stick.
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Totally Off Topic:
This posting was very "timely" since my daughters just received glasses and I am in the process. I had sticker shock after selecting glasses for DDs at the local eye dr. I would love Tiffany ones and since the dr did not carry that brand, I did not order a pair from them. Does anyone know if there is somewhere I could purchase them for less?

I just started to look at Burberry watches and think that I should get one before they are no longer avail to purchase. I have a Burberry checked cape and thinking a watch with the check would be nice.
 
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