Item Report
DKNY Modernist Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
By: DKNY (Donna Karan New York)
Style: Contemporary Fashion Watch
Origin: United States
Materials: Brushed stainless steel, mother-of-pearl dial, synthetic strap
Age: Circa 2000-2010
Condition: Very good (light scratching, visible surface wear on case, unrestored, strap likely original)
Value: $25–$60 (auction estimate; higher possible for mint condition or with original packaging)
Maker's Marks / Writing: DKNY logo on the clasp; 'QUARTZ' and 'JAPAN MOVT' on the dial.
Date: 2025-06-12 12:33:21.708635
Description:
This is a DKNY (Donna Karan New York) wristwatch with a distinctive modernist design, featuring a brushed stainless steel case and a pink mother-of-pearl dial. The watch face is minimalist, with simple numerals at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 positions and a quartz movement. The DKNY logo can be seen on the clasp hardware. The watch exhibits a geometric, wide-cuff design popular in late-1990s and early-2000s fashion accessories. It is a battery-powered, quartz-movement modern designer piece, not a collectible antique.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fashionable DKNY ladies' quartz wristwatch in a bold modernist style, typical of late 20th to early 21st-century designer accessories. It holds more style than collectible value due to its mass-produced nature, but is notable for its design pedigree and brand.
Individual Images:
- The close-up image reveals minor surface scratches and wear
- especially on the brushed metal case
- which is typical for watches of this age. The clasp features a clear DKNY logo
- which supports authenticity. No obvious signs of significant damage or repair are present.
Provenance:
No documentation or provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (light scratching, visible surface wear on case, unrestored, strap likely original)
Identification Score: 98%
The branding on the metal clasp and the overall design are characteristic of DKNY watches from the early 2000s, confirming the identity with high confidence.
Authenticity Score: 92%
Based on visible branding and design, this appears to be an authentic DKNY watch, not a fake or homage. Slight signs of wear are consistent with genuine use rather than reproduction.
Image Memory Note
DKNY square-faced quartz wristwatch, brushed steel cuff design, pink mother-of-pearl dial, circa 2000s.
Keywords
DKNY, modernist, stainless steel, quartz, wristwatch, designer watch, contemporary, United States
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