Emporio Armani Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR11115)

Olive green from end to end – case, mesh bracelet, crown and pushers all in the same muted khaki finish. Against it the dial is flat black with cream Arabic numerals, and that pale sand colour on the numerals is what pulls the whole thing together. It is a 43mm pilot-style chronograph that has been colour-matched rather than contrast-built. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n The 43mm round case is broad and flat-topped, with straight lugs and a wide bezel that leaves the dial opening slightly smaller than the case suggests. The finish is a soft matte, so it absorbs light rather than throwing it back – a large watch that does not shout. On a wrist under about 17cm the lug-to-lug span will be noticeable; this is a watch that wants some forearm. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Cream Arabic numerals run in five-minute steps around the outside – 05, 10, 20, 25, 35, 40, 50, 55 – with applied cream batons at three, six and nine. The minute track is a fine printed railway around the rim. Two sub-dials sit at nine and three, and a date window is cut at six, framed in cream. Hands are long cream batons with dark centres. Against a plain black dial the cream reads warmer and softer than white would, and the contrast is high enough to catch the time in a glance. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz drives it. The two pushers work the chronograph – start, stop, reset – and the sub-dials track the elapsed time. The date sits at six and steps at midnight. No winding, and no accuracy drift to speak of between battery changes. \n\n Bracelet and Fit \n Mesh, in the same olive finish as the case. Mesh is woven from fine steel wire rather than assembled from links, so it flexes in every direction and lies flat against the wrist – no gaps, no pinching arm hair. It also breathes better than a solid link bracelet in summer heat. The trade-off is that mesh picks up scuffs across its surface more readily than a brushed link does. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who likes a chronograph but has had enough of black-and-steel. The olive is unusual without being loud, and the matte finish keeps it wearable with denim, chinos and outdoor kit. It is not a dress watch; the case is too broad and the mesh too casual for a cuff. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Coloured metal finishes are surface treatments, so avoid abrasive cloths and never use metal polish – it will cut through the colour at the high points. Wipe the mesh with a dry cloth and work dust out of the weave with a soft brush. Do not press the chronograph pushers while the watch is wet. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR11115 \n Gender Men’s \n Case diameter 43mm \n Case shape Round \n Case colour Olive green, matte \n Dial colour Black \n Dial markers Arabic numerals \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Bracelet Stainless steel mesh, olive green \n EAN 4053858984103 \n \n\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 an unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. In daylight the case and the mesh read as slightly different greens; indoors they close up and match.