Emporio Armani Men’s 39mm Chronograph Watch (AR2436)

A chronograph at 39mm rather than the usual 43. That is the whole argument for this one: the same three-register silver dial and steel case, shrunk to a size that fits a normal wrist without swallowing it. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Polished stainless steel, round, 39mm, with two rectangular pushers and a fluted crown on the right side. The case is thin for a chronograph and the bezel is narrow, so almost all of the width goes to the dial. It sits comfortably on wrists from about 16cm to 19cm and disappears under a cuff, which a 43mm chronograph rarely does. \n Dial and Legibility \n Silver, finely textured, with a raised ring inside the applied steel hour batons. Three recessed registers – elapsed minutes at nine, a 24-hour scale at three, running seconds at six – each printed in black on a slightly brighter background. The date is framed between four and five. At this diameter the sub-dials sit closer together than on the larger version, so the layout looks denser and takes a moment longer to parse; the black printing is what saves it. There is no luminous material. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz chronograph. The top pusher starts and stops the timing, the bottom one snaps it back to zero. Hours, minutes, small seconds and a date fill out the rest. \n Strap and Fit \n Black leather with a crocodile emboss and a pale lining, narrower than the strap on the 43mm cases and lighter for it. Black leather works with everything and hides everything except water marks. Expect the strap to soften over the first two weeks and settle a hole tighter than it starts. When it eventually cracks at the fold, it is a cheap and simple thing to replace. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone with a slimmer wrist who has been put off chronographs by the size of most of them. Also anyone who wants a timing function on a watch that still reads as formal. \n Care and Maintenance \n Reset the chronograph to zero before you set the time. Keep the pushers dry and do not press them underwater. Wipe the case with a soft cloth and keep the strap away from moisture. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR2436 Case diameter 39mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Silver, applied steel batons Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Strap Black croc-embossed leather \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. The minute register at nine counts to 45, not 30 – a longer scale than most chronographs give you.