Yes there are lots of fakes. I worked at a watch store that sold fashion watches (fossil brands - mk, mbmj, diesel, etc) as well as high end timepieces and luxury watches. Lots of customers would come in with fake watches which we would refuse to service based on company policies or to try and have them authenticated which isn't part of our job description. Often times I'd tell customers to save up for the real thing or offer alternatives within their budget. For most fossil brands you're paying for the name (MK, MBMJ, Armani, Diesel, etc.) when you could get a Fossil watch for half the price and an 11 year warranty vs a 2 year warranty. That being said I own my fair share of MK watches (which are made of similar materials as the rest of their jewelry) and find that they all look brand new and don't show signs of wear. I don't wear the same watch everyday so this may be a factor.