The crystals are all on the outside. A ring of baguettes runs around the bezel and two more sit in each of the rose gold strap keepers, leaving the mother-of-pearl dial in the middle completely clear. It is a better arrangement than setting the dial: the sparkle frames the watch instead of fighting the hands. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 32mm round case in rose gold tone plated steel. The bezel carries baguette-cut crystals set edge to edge, which adds visual width without adding any real diameter, so the watch looks larger than 32mm while still sitting neatly on a slim wrist. The strap passes through rose gold brackets above and below the case rather than through lugs. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n White mother-of-pearl with the natural grain of real shell, warmer in the centre and cooler at the edges. Rose gold Roman numerals mark nine, three and six, with applied rose gold batons at the remaining hours and the eagle at twelve. Two rose gold hands, no seconds. Roman numerals take slightly longer to read than sticks but they give the dial a formality that suits a dress watch, and here they are large enough to be legible at a glance. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes. No date and nothing to wind. Set the time with the crown, which is topped with a small rose-coloured cabochon. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a fine vertical grain, narrow to suit the case, with two crystal-set keepers holding it at each side. Textured leather hides everyday scuffing better than a smooth finish. Like all leather it will soften and mould to the wrist over the first two weeks and then stay comfortable; it will also absorb moisture, so it should come off before a bath or a swim. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n A woman who wants a formal watch with some sparkle but a legible dial. The black strap keeps the whole thing from tipping into pure jewellery, and it works as easily with a work shirt as with an evening dress. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Use a soft dry cloth on the case and a very soft brush around the bezel settings. Keep hairspray and perfume away from the stones, which lose their brightness once residue builds up in the settings. Keep the leather dry and out of direct sunlight. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Reference AR11295 \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Collection Gianni T-Bar \n Case diameter 32mm \n Case finish Rose gold tone with crystal set bezel \n Dial White mother-of-pearl \n Markers Rose gold tone Roman numerals \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Hours, minutes \n Strap Black leather \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n Backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging may be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. There is no numeral at twelve at all, only the eagle, which is what keeps the top of the dial open.