A full three-register chronograph scaled down to 35mm. Most watches shrunk to this size lose their sub-dials first; this one keeps all three, and the Roman numerals around them stop the dial looking crowded by holding the eye at the edges. Case and Wrist Presence Thirty-five millimetres of polished steel, with the case sides cut inward so the middle is wider than the lug ends. That waisting is what makes a chronograph case sit comfortably on a smaller wrist – the lugs finish sooner than the diameter suggests. Crown and two pushers sit on the right, small enough not to press into the back of the hand. Dial and Legibility Silver-white with black Roman numerals printed around the rim and slim black hands over them. Three recessed sub-dials sit at nine, three and six, each ringed in silver with fine dark scales. The eagle sits at twelve above the wordmark. A date window at four is black on white. Black on silver is a high-contrast pairing, so a dial with this much on it still reads at a glance rather than needing a second look. Movement and Functions Quartz. The two pushers work the chronograph – upper to start and stop the timing, lower to send the hands back to twelve – with the elapsed run collected in the sub-dials. The date at four steps at midnight and needs a manual correction after any month shorter than 31 days. Strap and Fit Black leather with a crocodile grain pressed into it and matching edge stitching. The grain gives the strap a little more formality than a smooth finish would, and it hides scuffs better. Leather at this width softens quickly and will take a crease across the wrist within a few weeks – that is it learning your shape. Keep it out of standing water and let it dry naturally if it gets damp. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a proper chronograph rather than a scaled-down dress watch, in a size that still works under a sleeve. The black and silver palette makes it easy to wear with anything. Care and Maintenance Stop and reset the chronograph when you have finished timing – left running it drains the battery in a fraction of the usual time. Polished steel picks up fine scratches on the case sides that a jeweller can lift. Have the caseback gasket reseated at each battery change. About the Brand Emporio Armani is the younger Armani label, and its watches carry the same discipline as the clothes: clean lines, a short colour list, and the eagle at twelve doing the work of a logo. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR0670 Case diameter 35mm Case shape Round Case Polished stainless steel Dial Silver Markers Roman numerals Functions Chronograph, date Movement Quartz Strap Black croc-embossed leather Gender Women’s Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.