Written By: Jean Flint

All that glitters is not always just gold. In addition to 18k yellow gold plate over stainless steel, the Michele Caber Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch MWW16A000038 features 140 sparkling round-cut diamonds set in two concentric circles on its round fixed bezel. All told, that’s .58 carats on a a shining example of a classic-style luxury watch.

Surrounded by these dazzling diamonds is an elegant white mother of pearl dial adorned with golden hour and minute hands. The hours are marked by Roman numerals except at 12 o’clock, where the Michele logo is prominently displayed, and 6 o’clock, where a smaller inset dial shows the seconds.

The Michele MWW16A000038 looks absolutely beautiful with its 6.5 inch high-polished yellow gold bracelet wristband with a hidden folding clasp, which contribute to the jewelry appear of this timepiece. If you’d like to mix the color scheme up a bit, this is interchangeable with any 18 millimeter wristband from Michele. The Michele website suggests 18mm alligator leather wristbands in white (MW18AA010100), black (MS18AA010001), and espresso (MS18AA010206) for $200 each, though a leather band isn’t quite as durable as a metal one.

Other features:

• Battery operated Swiss Quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Yellow gold plate and stainless steal case 37 millimeters (1.46 inches) in diameter
• Water resistant to 50 meters
• Yellow gold plate fluted crown with the Michele logo

Michele 18mm Alligator Leather Wristbands in white, black, and espresso.

This is generally described as a watch for women but a few sites describe it as a men’s watch. With a 37 millimeter case it’s smaller than men’s watches usually are; past that, it’s really just a matter of preference and personal style. Though this model of timepiece is really quite decorative and probably best suited for occasions that are on the more formal side, it also covers all the basics of watch necessities

Sumptuous as this watch is, it definitely has a price tag to match. The retail price of the Michele MWW16A000038 is $2295, or up to several hundred dollars less online from a reputable seller. The same style of watch is available in stainless steel and at a retail price of $1745 without the yellow gold plate, but the MWW16A000001 model’s diamonds don’t stand out quite as well as they do on the gold version.

The Michele Caber Diamond Gold Bracelet Watch MWW16A000038 is both an extremely attractive piece of jewelry and a high quality watch. Its shining yellow gold surfaces, glittering diamonds, and mother of pearl dial will add something very special and functional to any wrist.