Emporio Armani Meccanico Men’s 43mm Watch (AR60038)

Steel case, black dial, black leather — and a grey mechanism visible through the middle of it. The AR60038 is the version of this design for someone who wants the open dial without any colour at all. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm stainless steel case, round, with brushed sides and a thin polished bezel. The profile is slim and the lugs curve down early, so despite the diameter it sits flat and does not rock on the wrist. The crown is small and fluted at three o’clock. It suits a medium to large wrist. \n Dial and Legibility \n Black, with a fine minute track printed at the outer edge and applied polished batons at the hours. The centre is cut away and the movement behind it is grey, so the middle of the dial reads as a soft grey disc against black. Meccanico is printed just below centre and the eagle sits at twelve. Steel hands with polished edges do the telling. It is one of the more legible skeleton dials here, because the openwork is confined to the middle third and the markers sit on solid black. \n Movement and Functions \n Hours, minutes and seconds. No date, no sub-registers, nothing to adjust beyond the time. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a smooth, lightly grained top and stitching set close to the edge. It runs at full width from the lugs, which balances the case. Leather will darken where it sits against the wrist and crease at the hole you use — both normal, and the reason a strap looks better after a month than it does out of the box. Keep it out of water and it will last years. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a mechanical-looking watch that will not fight with formal clothes. Steel, black and no colour anywhere is about as neutral as watch design gets, and the size gives the open centre room to be seen. \n Care and Maintenance \n No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep it dry. Wipe the steel case along the brushing direction with a soft cloth. If the strap gets damp, dry it slowly away from a heater; forced heat is what makes leather go hard and crack at the fold. \n Technical Specifications \n Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel Case shape Round Dial Black with skeleton centre, applied steel batons Strap Black leather Collection Meccanico Reference AR60038 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, nationwide with tracking, and can be returned unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The GA monogram sits just under the eagle at twelve, small enough that most people never notice it.