Emporio Armani Classic Men’s 43mm Watch (AR2425)

Black dial, rose gold case, black croc-embossed strap. Two colours, no third, and the only break in the dial is a small date window at six. This is the plainest kind of dress watch and it depends entirely on the case finish being right. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Forty-three millimetres, round, rose gold tone all over, with a narrow bezel and lugs that turn down hard toward the strap. The polish is bright and the case is shallow, so it sits flat under a shirt cuff. The dial opening is wide and the bezel almost disappears from the front, which pushes the apparent size up – this watch looks its diameter and then some. \n Dial and Legibility \n Deep black with a subtle sunray finish through the middle and a raised ring just inside the markers, so the centre reads slightly darker than the flange. Applied rose gold batons mark the hours and the hands match. Rose gold on black is one of the better contrast combinations Armani uses – the markers stand out clearly and stay readable in weak light, where the same case on a champagne dial would fade. The date sits at six, framed, with white printing that is easy to pick out. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz. Hours, minutes, seconds and the date, all set from a single crown – one click for the date, two for the time. \n Strap and Fit \n Black leather with a glossy crocodile emboss and rose gold-tone keepers. Black with rose gold is a harder, more formal pairing than brown would be, and it holds the dial colour through to the buckle. Glossy embossed leather scuffs visibly, so keep it off desk edges. It softens quickly with wear and can be replaced easily when the fold at the buckle hole starts to crack. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a big, warm-cased dress watch with a legible black dial. It suits formal wear and does not look out of place with a plain shirt. \n Care and Maintenance \n Rose gold plating wears at the high points, especially the lug tips and bezel edge, so avoid knocks and abrasive cleaning. Keep the strap dry and wipe the case with a soft dry cloth. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Collection Classic Reference AR2425 Case diameter 43mm Case finish Rose gold tone Dial Black, applied rose gold-tone batons Movement Quartz Functions Date Strap Black croc-embossed leather \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 the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. The eagle logo is printed rather than applied, which is why it sits flat against the black instead of catching light like the markers.