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Michael Kors MK8561 Lexington Chronograph Grey Dial Men's Watch
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Stepping up in Michael Kors's range
The Lexington collection is Michael Kors at its most deliberate about borrowed prestige — the fluted coin-edge bezel lifts a detail associated with a particular Swiss institution and pairs it with a tri-compax chronograph layout that signals sport. The finish does something more considered than most fashion pieces manage: gunmetal and rose gold PVD alternate across the case and carry through the bracelet in matched proportion, so nothing reads as an afterthought. At 44mm it sits large on the wrist, which is the point of the collection, and 170 grams on a jubilee-style bracelet means it makes itself felt throughout the day. The grey sunburst dial handles the rose gold indexing well in shifting light — the warm tone reads clearly against the cool ground without the contrast becoming garish. The folding clasp adjusts by link removal at a jeweller rather than offering a micro-adjust, so getting the fit exactly right is a one-time job worth doing properly.
- Reference
- MK8561
- Brand
- Michael Kors
- Collection
- Lexington
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Michael Kors Lexington range (7), Back in Stock (4,300), Chronograph Watches (1,162), Watches 44mm and Over (837), Two-Tone Watches (446) and Grey Dial Watches (219).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Michael Kors MK8561 Lexington alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  MK8561 | MTFO1F502 | R8853140005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 | £159 | £169 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap | 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. 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 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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