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Michael Kors Pyper 38mm Ladies Watch Black
Ref. MK4916
Sits in Michael Kors’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Michael Kors watches we list, which start at £109.
Price range £109 to £299 across 261 Michael Kors watches in stock.The Pyper sits in Michael Kors's more overtly decorative range, where the construction is straightforward but the surface detail does the work. Here that means a pavé bezel set entirely with cubic zirconia, and a black dial embossed with an all-over MK monogram pattern — stone hour markers against that textured ground rather than printed indices. At 7.0mm thick, 38mm wide and 84.3 grams on its gold-tone bracelet, it wears as a confident dress piece without being heavy. The links are removable for fit, and the folding clasp sits flush enough that the bracelet reads as a continuous band at a glance.
- Reference
- MK4916
- Brand
- Michael Kors
- Collection
- Pyper
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
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 the Michael Kors Pyper range (6), Back in Stock (5,420), Women's Watches (1,818) and Gold Watches (776).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- 7mm is unusually slim for a 38mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Michael Kors's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Michael Kors Pyper alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | MK4916 | 1710812 | GS08010/02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £179 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
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?
16mm. 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, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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