A two-tone stainless steel case and a silver dial is what the Michael Kors Maude MK4956 is built around, in a compact case. It measures 21 mm across.
Case and Wrist Presence
Case diameter is 21 mm, worked in stainless steel. It is finished in two-tone throughout. The surface treatment is polished.
At 21 mm this is a compact, elegant case that wears close to the wrist.
Reading the Dial
A silver dial sits behind the crystal. Against the two-tone case that gives you a clear tonal separation between face and frame. The hours carry an unmarked dial.
Movement and Functions
A quartz movement drives the watch. That means accuracy which needs no daily attention, no winding routine, and no rate drift to correct.
- Time only – hours, minutes and seconds, nothing more
- Water resistance – 5 ATM (50 metres)
- Mineral crystal – protecting the dial
Strap, Clasp and Fit
The bracelet is two-tone gold and silver stainless steel. It closes on a fold-over deployment clasp. Links can be removed by any competent jeweller or watchmaker for a precise fit.
Water Resistance and Everyday Durability
The watch is rated to 5 ATM, or 50 metres of static pressure. That covers rain, hand washing and a swim, but not diving or high-pressure water. Make sure the crown is fully seated before any contact with water.
A mineral crystal protects the dial – harder than acrylic and more shatter-resistant than sapphire, which is a sensible trade-off on a case this size.
Who This Watch Suits
- A smaller wrist, or anyone who prefers a watch that sits discreetly
- Building a silver-led accessory wardrobe
- Gift buyers looking for something recognisable, boxed and properly warranted
Styling Notes
Silver is the default for a reason – it reads as neutral metal, pairs with any strap colour you later swap in, and sits comfortably in both office and weekend settings.
Care and Maintenance
None of the care below is onerous. It is the difference between a watch that ages well and one that simply gets old. Have the battery replaced by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – a proper service reseats the case gasket at the same time, which is what actually preserves the water rating. A flat battery left in the case is the single most common cause of avoidable movement damage. A bracelet collects more than people expect. A soft toothbrush, warm water and a drop of dish soap along the links once a season keeps it looking new.
Store it away from magnets and out of direct heat, and it will hold its rate and its finish.
About the Brand and Ownership
Michael Kors watches sit in the sweet spot between fashion and function: recognisable design, real build quality, and a price that does not ask you to think of the watch as an investment. Quartz keeps the running costs near zero – a battery every few years and the occasional seal check is the whole of the maintenance schedule. Basic care goes a long way – keep it clear of solvents and perfume, rinse the strap if it has been in salt water, and store it somewhere dry.
The Short Version
What you are getting is a case that wears close and stays out of the way, a bracelet that gives it weight on the wrist. It is not trying to be a heirloom piece and it does not price itself like one. It is a well-made, recognisable watch that does the job every day and looks considered doing it.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Michael Kors |
| Model / Reference | MK4956 |
| Collection | Maude |
| Gender | Women’s (21 mm case) |
| EAN | 3375632904604 |
| Case Diameter | 21 mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Colour | Two-tone |
| Case Finish | Polished |
| Dial Colour | Silver |
| Dial Markers | An unmarked dial |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Strap / Bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Strap Colour | Two-tone gold and silver |
| Clasp | Fold-over deployment clasp |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM / 50 metres |
| Country of Origin | CH |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Buying With Confidence
Buying a watch online comes down to trusting the seller, so here is exactly what you get. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and it is covered by the full international warranty from the date you receive it – not from the date it landed in our warehouse. Delivery is countrywide, tracked from the moment it leaves us.
Under the Consumer Protection Act you have the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging, and a manufacturing defect inside the warranty period is repaired or replaced at no cost to you.
Authenticity, Warranty and Delivery
Every Michael Kors watch we list is sourced new and unworn through authorised distribution and arrives in its original presentation box with the manufacturer’s documentation. This reference carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear to the finish and strap. Delivered anywhere in South Africa.
The silver dial is the thing people will comment on. If that is the watch you are after, this is the reference to reach for.
