The blue on this dial is not flat. A sunray finish runs from the centre outwards and the colour deepens towards the rim, so the dial reads mid-blue in the middle and almost navy at the edge. Silver numerals and a small seconds dial sit on top of it, and that is the entire watch. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 40mm round stainless steel case, thin, with a polished bezel that curves down to meet the strap brackets at twelve and six. There are no conventional lugs; the strap is held by slim steel keepers, which leaves the case looking like a disc suspended in the strap. A flat 40mm case like this covers the wrist without any height, so it goes under a cuff easily. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Blue, with applied silver Roman numerals at nine, three and six and silver batons at the other hours. A small seconds sub-dial sits at six with white printing around it. The eagle marks twelve. Silver on blue is high contrast, so unlike the black version of this watch, this dial stays readable in poor light. The two centre hands are long, thin and polished, which keeps them visible against the sunray finish as it shifts. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes on the centre hands, running seconds in the sub-dial. There is no date to correct and no winding. A battery every couple of years is the extent of the servicing. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Navy leather with a crocodile emboss and matching stitching. The embossed grain does two useful things: it hides the small marks leather picks up daily, and it stiffens the strap slightly so it holds its shape rather than curling. Navy leather with a blue dial is a deliberately matched pairing, and it will darken a shade as the leather absorbs skin oil over the first months. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a large flat dress watch in a colour other than black or silver. Blue is easier to wear with navy and grey than most people expect, and the small seconds dial gives the face some structure without adding a complication. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Keep the strap dry, let it air between wears and loosen the buckle when the watch comes off. Clean the steel case with a soft dry cloth. The polished bezel will pick up hairlines over time, which is the normal cost of a polished finish rather than a fault. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Reference AR11300 \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Collection Gianni T-Bar \n Case diameter 40mm \n Case material Stainless steel \n Dial colour Blue sunray \n Markers Roman numerals and applied batons \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds \n Strap Navy croc-embossed leather \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n Covered 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 may be returned unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The crown is set with a small blue cabochon that matches the dial almost exactly.