Twelve small crystals sit where the hour markers would normally be, set straight into a mother-of-pearl dial. That is the whole design of the AR2508, and everything else on the watch is built to keep out of its way: a plain thin steel case, no date, no seconds hand, and a bracelet whose rose gold links pick up the warm tones already in the shell. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Stainless steel, polished, 32mm across and slim through the side. That is a small watch, and on the wrist it behaves like a bracelet with a dial on it rather than like a timepiece. The bezel is almost nothing, so the shell dial fills the front. The crown is rose gold-toned, which is the one place the two-tone theme touches the case. \n Dial and Legibility \n Mother-of-pearl is cut from shell, so the pattern is different on every watch: bands of white and pale grey that catch the light in irregular sweeps. The crystal markers sparkle rather than contrast, and there are no numerals at all. A fine printed minute track runs inside them. In practice you read this dial by hand position rather than by marker, and that is a fair trade for a face that changes every time you move your arm. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes. No date and no seconds hand, which is why the dial stays as uncluttered as it does. Set it once and it needs nothing until the battery is due. \n Bracelet and Fit \n A two-tone bracelet in steel and rose gold, built from many narrow links so it drapes rather than sits rigid. Bracelets of this construction are comfortable but they do trap skin and hair if worn too loose, so size it snug. Links are removed at a watch counter in a few minutes. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants one dressy watch that will go with both silver and rose gold jewellery, which is exactly the problem a two-tone bracelet is there to solve. The small case suits a slim wrist and disappears under a sleeve. \n Care and Maintenance \n The rose gold links are plated and will wear at the edges over years of use, so avoid abrasive cloths and keep perfume and hairspray off the bracelet. Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Mother-of-pearl is a natural material; keep the watch out of prolonged direct sunlight, which dulls its lustre. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR2508 Brand Emporio Armani Collection Classic Case diameter 32mm Case material Stainless steel Case shape Round Dial Mother-of-pearl Markers Crystal-set dots Movement Quartz Functions Time only Bracelet Two-tone rose gold and stainless steel Gender Women’s EAN 4053858698161 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act gives a right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. The eagle logo above twelve is printed in rose gold, matching the crown and the bracelet’s centre links exactly.