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Oh no they are switching to a universal banf and maybe cutting corners. I agree with pretty much what everyone is sharing. There is some fun in Michele for sure. Affordable (esp outlets). Sometimes the watches sneak up high in price it makes me wonder about putting the $ toward a "watch makers" watch. Quality.

Nice Tag!
 
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cinnamonstick said:
Oh no they are switching to a universal banf and maybe cutting corners. I agree with pretty much what everyone is sharing. There is some fun in Michele for sure. Affordable (esp outlets). Sometimes the watches sneak up high in price it makes me wonder about putting the $ toward a "watch makers" watch. Quality.

Nice Tag!
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Michele has cut corners before though. I have seen a few of these "rhinestone" deco watches, here is one on ebay. Must have been from years ago - seems like the seller was shocked that a Michele watch could be rhinestones too, because she had it verified!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Michele-MM-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Definitely hits and misses in Michele design, I see them when I troll on ebay.

Today I was at Macy's and they had a big Tag display but for me, I wasn't wowed in the same way Michele watches get me.
 
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Michelle1x said:
Michele has cut corners before though. I have seen a few of these "rhinestone" deco watches, here is one on ebay. Must have been from years ago - seems like the seller was shocked that a Michele watch could be rhinestones too, because she had it verified!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Michele-MM-Broken-Unauthorized-Deco-With-Diamonds-Watch-With-Rhinestones-Sized-/291761725464?hash=item43ee5aa018:g:FO8AAOSwHJhXM8PG&nma=true&si=5HRCvQj8nE%2BC18i4T9jrF7nQO30%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Definitely hits and misses in Michele design, I see them when I troll on ebay.

Today I was at Macy's and they had a big Tag display but for me, I wasn't wowed in the same way Michele watches get me.
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that is not an authentic Michele, Michele doesn't have rhinestones. the lister says no proof of authenticity, that watch looks very bad.
 
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cinnamonstick said:
SamanthalovesMK, So the chatter on some other boards is *maybe* the plating is not as lasting in the new? Hum, all this is adding up (possibly). Good to keep in mind.
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yeah I was looking into other watches and some of the guys were saying they bought their wives the watch years ago b/c they insisted and they saw fading, I didn't see pics so there is no proof but I wouldn't imagine someone not being honest about that.
 
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SamanthalovesMK said:
that is not an authentic Michele, Michele doesn't have rhinestones. the lister says no proof of authenticity, that watch looks very bad.
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Yeah I agree - so you think that is an asian fake, then? I didn't think Michele watches had problems with fakes which is why I thought it was authentic. I have seen those rhinestone ones at consignment stores too and on the goodwill site.
 
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Michelle1x said:
So, what do y'all think of this watch as a candidate for a jeweler to rebuff and clean up? It looks beat up and scratched but the price was great and the diamonds are intact.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICHELE-URBAN-DIAMOND-STAINLESS-STEEL-DIAMONDS-LADIES-QUARTZ-WRIST-WATCH-/172244076621?hash=item281a8c084d:g:k8EAAOSwOVpXY0oa&nma=true&si=5HRCvQj8nE%2BC18i4T9jrF7nQO30%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0
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good buy I think.

Cinnamonstick-My watch station says they don't buff, don't know how true that is I kind of think they are too lazy to do it quite honestly.
 
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Michelle1x said:
Yeah I agree - so you think that is an asian fake, then? I didn't think Michele watches had problems with fakes which is why I thought it was authentic. I have seen those rhinestone ones at consignment stores too and on the goodwill site.
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I actually saw some fakes on poshmark, I was like really people are faking Micheles, but when you think about it these are not affordable for everyone, if someone will fake Michael Kors then no surprise about Michele.
 
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Balto Bag Lady said:
Thanks, SLMK

cinnamon What "oh no?"


You do know that Michele is not Swiss made, right?
They use Swiss-made movements and make the product in Hong Kong. A Michele rep told me this.



You know, you are comparing a fine Swiss-made diamond -- and by diamond, I mean actual visible diamonds watch to Michele.

beeble.
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That's a good point. I'm all over the place.
 
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uhpharm01 said:
That's a good point. I'm all over the place.
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uhpharm01 said:
That's a good point. I'm all over the place.
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Balto-yes I stated that in a prior post, I spoke about movement above.

Michele is compared to tag, and movado in many other forums, the more you research these brands the more you know Michele, Movado, and tag are considered mid luxury, although Michele has a Swiss movement vs Swiss made, it does have the high fashion aspect that many women value over being Swiss made.
 
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SamanthalovesMK said:
Balto-yes I stated that in a prior post, I spoke about movement above.

Michele is compared to tag, and movado in many other forums, the more you research these brands the more you know Michele, Movado, and tag are considered mid luxury, although Michele has a Swiss movement vs Swiss made, it does have the high fashion aspect that many women value over being Swiss made.
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Sorry, SLMK, I only slithered in into this sub-forum because of my Michele collection and stumbling into Watch Station in a convention location.

I own timepieces in various flavors, but Michele is a funny animal. They are addictive. Lots of you wait for the DEAL and won't settle for anything less than that. I think that is a great way to live and shop.

I realize that three of my Micheles could have paid for a really fine watch, like a Tag or an Omega or even a starter-Rolex. I've sold my Rolexes because of the price of maintaining them. I wore one constantly for over 10 years. And, according to the jeweler who sold me my first Rolex, nothing keeps time like a Rolex. It doesn't -- it keeps Rolex time, LOL.

I'm out of here, ladies and gents. I do not chastise when a member repeats themselves. I shall not be chastised if I do the same.

Have a nice holiday weekend.
 
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Balto Bag Lady said:
Sorry, SLMK, I only slithered in into this sub-forum because of my Michele collection and stumbling into Watch Station in a convention location.

I own timepieces in various flavors, but Michele is a funny animal. They are addictive. Lots of you wait for the DEAL and won't settle for anything less than that. I think that is a great way to live and shop.

I realize that three of my Micheles could have paid for a really fine watch, like a Tag or an Omega or even a starter-Rolex. I've sold my Rolexes because of the price of maintaining them. I wore one constantly for over 10 years. And, according to the jeweler who sold me my first Rolex, nothing keeps time like a Rolex. It doesn't -- it keeps Rolex time, LOL.

I'm out of here, ladies and gents. I do not chastise when a member repeats themselves. I shall not be chastised if I do the same.

Have a nice holiday weekend.
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I didn't know my response was chastising and if it was that was not my intention. My response was responding to what you posted and that's All, no malice. I have just begun research and there is a world out there beyond Michele (although I keep coming back bc it's my first love lol) and I think that's what Uhpharm was relaying just giving options, however, no need to speak for anyone we are all adults and have our varying opinions and feelings. I have enjoyed the information and your opinions and everyone else's. Have a good long weekend.
 
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