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Michele Deco Mid Stainless Diamond Dial Watch
Ref. MWW06V000002
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The Deco Mid draws its geometry from Art Deco architecture — the stepped case edges and angular proportions are a direct translation of that era's structural ornament into something worn on the wrist. The red enamel crown, marked with the Michele logo, is a small but deliberate accent that reads as a signature rather than an afterthought. Eighteen genuine diamonds set into the mother-of-pearl dial account for every hour marker, and the iridescent surface shifts noticeably under changing light. At 29mm with a lug-to-lug of 31mm, this sits precisely on the wrist rather than over it — scaled for someone who prefers a dress watch that stays within the hand rather than beyond it. The small-seconds sub-dial at six o'clock adds a second layer of detail without complicating the layout. The bracelet swaps out via quick-release pins, so any compatible 16mm Michele strap fits without tools — a practical consideration given how much the look can shift between metal and leather.
- Reference
- MWW06V000002
- Brand
- Michele
- Collection
- Deco Mid
- Case size
- 29mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 31mm
Learn more about Michele
Michele traces back to Maurice Barouh, a European-trained watchmaker who set up in Miami after the Second World War building watches to order. His son Jack continued the business, and named the modern brand after his daughter, Michele Barouh, who became its designer.
The signature is the strap system. Michele watches are built around quickly interchangeable straps in leather, silicone, alligator and steel, so the same head can be rebuilt to suit the occasion — a proposition aimed squarely at buyers who think of a watch as part of an outfit rather than a permanent fixture.
The Deco is the defining case, a rectangular art deco shape that has carried the collection since the 1990s, alongside round chronographs with heavily jewelled bezels.
Fossil Group acquired the company in 2004, and it sits within the group's owned brands rather than its licences.
Movements are Swiss quartz for the most part, with generous diamond setting; the appeal is the design system rather than the mechanics.
- 1945
- Maurice Barouh begins building watches in Miami.
- 1980
- Jack Barouh continues and expands the business.
- 1990
- The Deco case establishes the brand's look.
- 2004
- Acquired by Fossil Group.
- 2010
- Interchangeable straps become the brand's central idea.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,300), Stainless Steel Watches (2,846), Watches Under 37mm (1,535), Rectangular & Square Watches (422) and Diamond Watches (98).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 3 October 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 29mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- 31mm lug-to-lug keeps the 29mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Michele's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Michele Deco Mid Stainless Diamond alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | MWW06V000002 | L22863877 | 5985-SCS-00653 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £1,600 | £1,795 |
| Case size | 29mm | 29.5mm | 29mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric strap |
| This watch | 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?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 31mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
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