Emporio Armani Classic Men’s 43mm Watch (AR2070)

The detail that makes this one is the pair of blue hands. Everything else is warm – a champagne dial, a two-tone bracelet with rose gold centre links – and then the hour and minute hands are a deep blue that cuts straight across it. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm steel case, polished, very slim through the side, with a narrow bezel and short lugs. There are no pushers and no crown guards, so the outline is a clean circle and the dial dominates. It wears wide and flat and slips under a cuff easily. On a smaller wrist the lugs will sit close to the edge; from about 17.5cm up it looks right. \n Dial and Legibility \n A soft champagne with a sunray finish that runs pale at the centre and deepens toward the edge. Applied dark batons mark the hours – dark, not gold, which is unusual on a champagne dial and is what keeps it legible. A small seconds register sits at six with its own printed scale. The blued hands read clearly against the warm background in almost any light. The Emporio Armani wordmark sits under twelve with the eagle above it. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, with the seconds displayed on the sub-dial at six rather than from the centre – so the main dial has just two hands crossing it. No date, which keeps the layout symmetrical. \n Bracelet and Fit \n A five-row bracelet with steel outer links and rose gold-tone centre links, tapering slightly toward the clasp. It gives the watch a warmth the case alone does not have, and it pairs with either metal in a wedding band. Plated centre links wear at the raised edges over years of use, so keep the bracelet off rough surfaces. It is sized by removing links. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a large, thin, dressy watch with a bit of colour in it. The small seconds and blued hands give it a more traditional feel than the rest of the Armani range. \n Care and Maintenance \n Rinse the bracelet in clean water occasionally and dry it well between the links. Wipe the crystal with microfibre. Keep the crown pressed home so nothing gets past it. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Collection Classic Reference AR2070 Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Champagne, applied batons, small seconds Movement Quartz Bracelet Two-tone steel and rose gold tone \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging may be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. Watch the small seconds hand for a moment: it steps once a second, and it is the only thing moving on the dial.