The same idea in reverse. Black ceramic case, black ceramic bracelet, black dial, and silver used only where it has work to do: the hands, the markers, the crown, and the polished steel bars that anchor the bracelet to the case. Nothing on the dial moves except the hour and minute hands. Case and Wrist Presence A 32mm round case with a bezel thin enough to be almost invisible, so the dial takes up nearly the whole face. Black at this size does something useful on a slim wrist: it reads smaller than it measures and disappears under a sleeve, then reappears as a dark disc when you turn your hand over. The ceramic has a deep gloss rather than the flat black of a painted case, and the difference shows most at the edges where the light runs along the curve. Dial and Legibility Silver Roman numerals sit at nine, three and six, with applied batons on the remaining hours and the eagle above the centre. EMPORIO ARMANI is printed in the upper third, CERAMICA in the lower. Two hands, both polished and tapering, and no seconds hand to break the stillness. Silver on black is the strongest contrast pairing there is, so despite the small size this dial is easy to read at arm’s length. Movement and Functions Quartz, hours and minutes only. No date to correct, no calendar to reset, no ticking second hand. When the battery eventually goes, have it replaced by a watchmaker who will fit a new gasket and close the case properly rather than a counter that will press the back on and hand it back. Bracelet, Clasp and Fit Five rows of ceramic links, polished throughout, joined to the case by short steel bars that sit outside the lugs. The steel is the only material contrast on the watch, and it is what stops the whole thing reading as a single black block. Ceramic keeps its colour permanently because the black is fired through the material, not applied to the surface. Have links removed by a watchmaker; the screws are small and the material does not forgive slipped tools. Who This Watch Suits Anyone who wants a small dark watch that works with everything and competes with nothing. It sits happily next to a stack of thin bangles or on its own. Care and Maintenance Fingerprints show on gloss black. A microfibre cloth once a week is all it needs. Rinse under a tap if the links have collected soap or hand cream, dry between them, and avoid knocking the case against door frames or granite worktops, which is the one thing ceramic genuinely dislikes. About the Brand Emporio Armani’s ceramic line is built on restraint. This is the version with the volume all the way down. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR1487 Collection Ceramica Case diameter 32mm Case shape Round Case Black ceramic Dial Black Markers Roman numerals with applied batons Movement Quartz Functions Hours and minutes Bracelet Black ceramic with steel fittings Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence Twenty-four months of international manufacturer warranty cover the movement. The battery and fair wear are not included. The watch arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, sent by tracked courier to any address in the country, and the Consumer Protection Act protects your right to return it unworn in that packaging.