[Technology] Buying a Authentic watch online?

Garage_Doors

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I know there are a few watch experts on here so looking for a bit of advice.
I know nothing about watches but want to buy one for the wife for her birthday
She wants a Micheal Kors. Where do I buy one online and be sure it authentic and I’m not buying a fake?

 

Foul Play Rocks

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dazzer6666

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Garage_Doors said:

I know there are a few watch experts on here so looking for a bit of advice.
I know nothing about watches but want to buy one for the wife for her birthday
She wants a Micheal Kors. Where do I buy one online and be sure it authentic and I’m not buying a fake?

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https://www.michaelkors.co.uk/watches/women/_/N-9akiod

 

happypig

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Foul Play Rocks said:

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Can't go wrong there. On the plane coming home however....

 

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GingerBeerMan

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Weirdly I bought a Michael Kors watch online yesterday for my girlfriend. You can't go wrong on Amazon, if it's not genuine as described you're entitled to send it back. Check all the reviews and the sellers account to make sure other reviews say the products are genuine

 

dwayne

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• Sep 4, 2018

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Michael Kors watches are so bad I suspect the you wouldn't be able to tell the real from the fake !

Paint on gold is paint on gold.

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Knocky's Nose

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I have to agree there. Michael Kors is just a fashion brand who'd put their name on a dog turd if it would sell for a profit. My Daughter insisted on buying one, which fell to bits in no time. However, in true teenager style, she didn't learn - and bought another one which again promptly looked 5 years old after 5 weeks, then fell apart.

If you're after an (and I don't mean this in any way disrespectfully) entry level watch, I'd go with Seiko, Casio or the like. They do watches full-time. They're good at it.

 

Nitram

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I would avoid buying online, most shops will haggle on price.
If your wife is set on a Michael Kors then so be it, it’s a fashion watch that will have a limited life.
Another brand to consider at a not dissimilar price range that is a recognised watch maker is Tissot
https://www.thbaker.co.uk/tissot-watches/filter/gender-ladies/?dir=desc&order=saving

 

dazzer6666

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Nitram said:

I would avoid buying online, most shops will haggle on price.
If your wife is set on a Michael Kors then so be it, it’s a fashion watch that will have a limited life.
Another brand to consider at a not dissimilar price range that is a recognised watch maker is Tissot
https://www.thbaker.co.uk/tissot-watches/filter/gender-ladies/?dir=desc&order=saving

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Citizen pretty good in that price range too.

 

Chicken Run

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Head down to James Ross jewellery in Station Road Portslade, the guy is an Albion fan and will look after you with a high quality cherished watch!

 

Garage_Doors

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Thanks for that, TBH i had never heard of the brand until she mentioned it. im not a labels person, i will have a look cheers.

 

Live by the sea

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With all due respect Michael Kors watches are not expensive enough to bother copying.

Usually more expensive watch brands like Rolex or Omega are the type of brands you need to be wary of fakes.

My advice is if it looks too good to be true, usually it is a fake.

Only buy.from recognised major watch retailers or from very well established watch sellers on e bay who have a long history of selling watches and on e bay you have come back to get your money back of course

I saved over £2k on a 2006 Rolex watch I bought on e bay from a watch dealer with a 8 year previous history of selling Rolexs and had it authenticated at the watch shop in bond street in Brighton where they wanted £2k more for the same model watch they had in store.

 

wellquickwoody

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As many others have already said, Michael Kors is a ladies fashion brand, making clothing and very fancy handbags (and has just acquired Jimmy Choo shoes I believe). They do not make watches, they just put their name on a product made by somebody else. If you find watches carrying the Michael Kors name at massively discounted they will be utter toot, as the genuine ones will only be a 'normal' quality watch to start with. But it that is what the lady wants then fair enough.

I am a great believer in buying products from companies that actually have a background in manufacturing in that sector. That said, I wish I could find where Montblanc branded aftershave is made as it is bloody lovely, smells nothing like writing ink!

 

zefarelly

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I inherited a small amount of money when my Father died, via my great grandmothers trust fund, and invested in a Heuer Monaco . . . . I rarely wear it but it is very nice.

This guy is really good, and a fraction of the price of a 'trophy' watch https://www.christopherward.co.uk/ He sponsors our race series and I was lucky enough to win one a few years ago for derring do on the race track!

 

Tim Over Whelmed

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Only ever use a reputable high street jeweller in my opinion.