Armani Exchange Men’s 44mm Chronograph Watch (AX1732)

Black case, black dial, brown leather. It is a combination that has been done many times and still works, because the warm strap keeps the watch from disappearing into a dark sleeve. Everything on the dial is picked out in white, which is the only reason a face this dark stays readable. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n The case measures 44mm and is finished black all the way round, including the faceted flanks and the pushers. There is no bright metal anywhere on it, so the watch has real visual weight without shouting. On a medium to large wrist it fills the space; on a narrow one it will overhang. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Applied stick markers in white run around a black field, with a printed minute track on the outer edge. Three sub-registers sit at nine, twelve and six, each ringed and slightly sunk. The date window is cut at four-thirty. White hands over black is the highest-contrast layout on a dark dial, and it shows: this reads cleanly at arm’s length in ordinary indoor light. \n\n Movement and Functions \n A quartz movement runs the watch. Accuracy is a matter of seconds a month rather than minutes, and there is nothing to wind. The pushers either side of the crown drive the chronograph; the sub-dials show the elapsed interval. The date needs a manual correction at the end of any month with fewer than 31 days. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Brown leather with visible edge stitching in a darker thread, tapering from the lugs towards the buckle. Leather like this starts fairly stiff and loosens within a week or two of daily wear, taking a permanent bend where it crosses the wrist bone. It will darken with skin oils. That patina is the point — it is also why leather does not belong in water. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Anyone who wants one chronograph that goes with most of what they own. Black and brown is a safe, adult combination, and the absence of polished metal means it does not fight with a wedding band or a leather belt. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Keep the strap dry. A damp cloth on the case is enough for everyday cleaning. If the leather picks up a mark, let it dry before touching it. Have the battery changed by a watchmaker so the case is resealed properly rather than pressed back by hand. \n\n Buying With Confidence \n Backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty covering the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Armani Exchange \n Reference AX1732 \n Case diameter 44mm \n Case shape Round \n Case colour Black \n Dial colour Black \n Markers Applied sticks \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Strap Brown leather \n