Franklin Mint in Ebony Magazine

Recently, I stumbled upon this incredible 1992 Ebony Magazine ad featuring the gorgeous Kersti Bowser rocking a super stylish watch by Franklin Mint.

As a history nerd, I have to admit that I love finding hidden gems online. Not only is the ad a blast from the past, but the watch itself is totally back in style! The chunky chain-link design perfectly complements the trendy layered jewelry looks we’re seeing everywhere these days. It’s amazing how fashion comes full circle!

Franklin Mint, founded in 1964, is known for creating collectible items like rare coins and pocket watches. Their unique watch designs often featured historical figures, coins, or other interesting motifs. This limited production made their watches cool conversation pieces and potential collectibles!

“The Style Watch” as it was referred to in the ad had a quartz movement and retailed for $245 back in the early nineties. You can actually find this exact watch model on Ebay for around $130 today. It’s a perfect example of how fashion trends come back around – and how real style is timeless.