Michael Kors  Darci  Watches

The Girl-Next-Door Kind of Watch

The Michael Kors Darci collection oozes luxury, in line with the brand’s unfaltering attention to stylish elegance. This series of quartz watches utilizes steel of different tones in their manufacture, expertly using gold and rose gold tones to complete a chic, girl-next-door look.

Much like the Camille and Parker collections, the Darci range incorporates crystals into its designs. Pavé crystals are its crystals of choice, and these are combined with beautiful lugs that connect the case to the watch’s gorgeous links. 

The Darci collection suits mid-size wrists, while the Mini and Petite Darci are designed for smaller ones.

Price List at a Glance

How Much is a Michael Kors Darci Watch?

Despite being a luxury watch collection, Michael Kors Darci watches are quite affordable considering their glamorous appearances and reliable timekeeping features. Older models tend to retail at around $100 USD - $150 USD. The range can go up to $350 USD for newer models. Timepieces in this collection vary from stainless steel, gold, and rose gold in different dial colors, and these can be matched with a single, two, or tri-tone bracelet. 

Silver-Tone Models

Silver-toned stainless steel is a classic material used in fashion dress watches, designed to go well with any outfit at any occasion. The Michael Kors Darci Ref. MK3218 is one such watch, featuring a 40mm round stainless steel case with a rose gold-tone dial, stick indices, and silver-tone hands. Going for $129 USD, this is a heftier ladies watch, which pairs well with more casual outfits. Like all the models from this collection, the bezel is symmetrically lined with pavé crystals. Uniform to all the models is a lovely link bracelet attached to a lug screw. The links of the bracelet for this particular model are also encrusted with dazzling pavé crystals. 

Those who’re looking for slightly smaller cases can take a look at the Ref. MK3190 with its white dial and Ref. MK3515 with its blue dial. Both of these watches have cases that measure about 39mm in diameter, and  are available at $119 USD each. Alternatively, you could also get the pink-dial Ref. MK3352, which retails at a much cheaper price of $109 USD.  

The Michael Kors Darci collection also offers a professional, all-silver stainless steel watch. Known as the Ref. MK3367, it is a 39mm timepiece that is fastened with a special stainless steel mesh bracelet. It has a clean silver dial adorned with silver-tone baton markers that are specially beveled for a signature look. The three-hand movement features slender hands to retain a more uncluttered look. This minimalistic watch can be purchased for just $119 USD.

Another silver-tone model to check out is the Ref. MK3404, which retails for $129 USD. This piece features a silver-patterned dial adorned with Zircon crystals. Like all the watches from this collection, it has the same link bracelet that is safely fastened by a deployment clasp with a push-button release.  

Gold-Tone Models

The Ref. MK3406, priced at $119 USD, is a statement piece that is perfect for a date night. This gold-tone watch is 40mm in diameter, boasting a navy blue dial encircled by a crystal-paved bezel. If you prefer a darker-colored dial on your watch, check out the slightly more expensive Ref. MK3738. Going for $139 USD, it is a slimmer 33m timepiece with an equally striking black dial perched atop.

If 40mm watches are too big for your tastes, there are several 39mm options you can choose from this category.  For starters, the Ref. MK3191, priced at $169 USD, is a simple and beguiling gold-on-gold watch. It comes complete with a crystal-paved bezel, gold-tone stick indices, and gold-tone slim hour, minute, and second pointers. If you want something that has a little more variety in its look, the Ref. MK3219, which is available for $169 USD, comes in a round gold-tone case and a gorgeous white mother-of-pearl dial. The dial is embossed with gold-tone markers, a crystal-embedded gold bezel, and links that are also lavishly covered with mineral crystals.  

The Michael Kors Darci collection also offers models which really break the mold. Shedding the stick indexes is the Ref. MK3216, a $139 USD timepiece which uses geometric indices atop a gold dial. Another unusual gold-tone model, the Ref. MK3727 features a celestial-inspired dial—a combination of gold and silver star, crystals, and the MK logo spread across the face. Aside from these embellishments and the gold-tone pointers, no other indicators are included. This watch with its charming and tasteful dial can be purchased for just $139 USD  

Rose Gold Tone Models

Michael Kors Darci’s rose gold watches carry a chic, quaint vibe that brings to bear the femininity of its wearer. The Ref. MK3192, which retails at $250 USD, is one example of this. It has a 39mm rose gold-tone case with a solid case back, a rose gold-tone link bracelet, as well as a rose gold-tone dial and markers inside for a pleasingly congruous overall look.  

This collection also offers rose gold-tone models with a little more variety in dial color. The Ref. MK3402, available for just $119 USD, showcases a more conventional stark black dial which makes for a gorgeous contrast with its minimalist rose gold indices. Alternatively, check out the arresting Ref. MK3400, which comes at a very affordable $129 USD. The MK3400 features an unusual, gentle purple dial, which perfectly highlights the softness of its wearer. The Ref. MK3220, which retails at $149 USD, is another timepiece that falls under this category. It has a white mother of pearl dial with sparkling crystals encrusted in its rose gold links. 

Black Tone Models

The black tone models are eye-catching, reminiscent of the goth aesthetic infused with a spot of elegance. The Ref. MK3407, for one, features a black-tone case with a rose gold-tone bezel paved with crystals. A gold version of the bezel can be found in the Ref. MK3322. As for the Ref. MK3337, it shows off a bold all-black suit except for the subdued gold-tone baton markers and pointers. All three watches retail at just $119 USD each.

Two-Tone/Tri-Tone Models

There are also a number of two-tone and even three-tone models in the Michael Kors Darci collection. The Ref. MK3215 is a sleek combination of gold and silver stainless steel, coming complete with a clean white dial face, sleek rose gold-tone hands, beveled hour markers, and mineral crystals lined on the bezel. This timepiece, great for formal or professional events, falls on the more expensive side of the Michael Kors Darci price spectrum, at $250 USD. 

The Ref. MK3203, conversely, has a unique tri-tone bracelet, alternating gold, rose gold, and steel. This affordable $129 USD watch has a well-sized 39mm case size, silver dial, and double-lined crystals on the bezel. 

Aside from toned steel, Michael Kors watches also experiment with acetate. The $149 USD Ref. MK4327 features a rose gold-tone dial and a bracelet that alternates between acetate and rose gold-tone steel. 

Similarly, the Ref. MK4326, which retails at $149 USD, combines gold-tone with tort acetate. As for the Ref. MK4325, which is also priced at $149 USD, it combines a sunray gold dial with alternating gold-tone steel and ivory acetate.

New Models

The Gen 5E Darci Pave Smartwatch is one of the newer models in the Michael Kors Darci collection. Released in spring 2021, it comes in 3 color variants: gold, two-tone, and rose gold. Boasting a large case size of 43mm, these watches feature an AMOLED display and multiple features such as text, email, and social media alerts, app notifications, built-in fitness, GPS, and heart-rate tracking. This timepiece is a little costlier, retailing at $350 USD, but this is to be expected considering all the nifty and useful features it comes with as a smartwatch. 

History and Design Details of Michael Kors Darci

Michael Kors has been in the fashion watch market since 2004. Darci is one of many collections that showcase the brand’s attention to detail in terms of design, and it especially appeals to the wider public because of its fair price. 

With the Darci collection, Michael Kors proves its expertise in the style department. Michael Kors Darci watches use stainless steel in different tones such as gold and rose gold, and even offer two-tone watches combining both in a single model. Endemic to the collection is the use of a clean, uncluttered dial that typically features sleek hands and slim hour markers, a pave-embellished bezel, a link bracelet, and thin lug screws that attach the bracelet to the case.

How to Spot a Fake a Michael Kors Darci Watch 

As you get to know the signature details of the Darci Collection, it is easier to spot a fake Michael Kors Darci watch when you come across one, either physically or online. When buying one, the first step is of course to check the details of the serial number from the Michael Kors website and determine whether these are uniform to the model you are purchasing. 

Some other details to look out for are the engraved MK logo on the crown. The logo should also be evenly spaced, the letters not touching each other. As the Darci collection is known to have a pavé embellishment on the bezel, you should also keep a close eye on it. There should not be any spacing, and the crystals should be symmetrically lined. If you already have the physical watch, you should also look at the packaging. New models should arrive with extra links.

Finding a reputable seller like WatchShopping is the easiest way to buy designer watches without worrying about their authenticity. At WatchShopping, the tiresome legwork of spotting counterfeits has already been done for you.

A Little Glam, A Little Next Generation

The Darci collection showcases Michael Kors’ expertise in creating high-quality yet accessible watches. With a new set of smartwatches added, Darci is now a collection that is both glamorous and technologically-oriented.