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Michael Kors Lexington MK8494 Men's Chronograph Watch – 44mm Crystal Pavé Dial Gold-Tone Steel Bracelet
Ref. MK8494
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 207 Michael Kors watches in stock.At 44mm across and 13mm thick, this gold-tone IP stainless steel case makes for a substantial presence on the wrist. The bezel is fixed with a textured finish, and the crystal is mineral glass. The gold dial is set with pavé crystals and carries luminous gold-tone hands, index markers, and a Roman numeral at twelve o'clock. Three sub-dials handle 60-second, 30-minute, and 24-hour chronograph functions, with a date window sitting between four and five o'clock. The 22mm link bracelet fastens with a push-button deployant clasp. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres.
- Reference
- MK8494
- Brand
- Michael Kors
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Gold
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
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 Back in Stock (3,229), Chronograph Watches (1,182), Watches 44mm and Over (798) and Gold Watches (609).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Michael Kors's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Michael Kors Lexington MK8494 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  MK8494 | R8873627005 | 98A245 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £185 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men'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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