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Michael Kors MK3178 Slim Runway Ladies Watch
Ref. MK3178
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The 42mm round case sits at just 7 to 8.5mm thick, giving this watch a notably flat, lean profile on the wrist. A sunray silver-tone dial carries slender baton hour markers with no additional decoration, keeping the face clean and uncluttered. The mineral crystal sits above an analogue three-hand quartz movement. A stainless steel link bracelet runs 18 to 20mm wide and fastens with a fold-over clasp featuring a push-button safety release. The entire watch — case, dial, and bracelet — maintains a consistent silver tone throughout.
- Reference
- MK3178
- Brand
- Michael Kors
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Learn more about Michael Kors
Michael Kors founded his label in New York in 1981 and built it on accessible American luxury. The watches are produced under licence by Fossil Group and have been among the highest-volume fashion watches sold worldwide.
The design leans decorative: gold and rose gold plating, pavé crystal settings, oversized chronograph subdials that are frequently non-functional, and bracelets that echo the jewellery line. Movements are quartz.
These are styling-led accessories, priced accordingly, and they are honest about what they are.
- 1981
- Michael Kors launches his label in New York.
- 2004
- Fossil Group begins producing the watch line.
- 2018
- Parent company renames itself Capri Holdings.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,229), Stainless Steel Watches (3,088), Women's Watches (1,512) and Silver Dial Watches (702).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 7mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- Sits in the lower half of Michael Kors's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Michael Kors MK3178 Slim Runway alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  MK3178 | AR11573 | RGS10009/52 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £132 | £133 | £129 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
18mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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