Emporio Armani Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR1847)

Navy under yellow gold is an unusual pairing and a much better one than gold over black. On the AR1847 the blue dial cools down the warm metal, and the knurled gold bezel gives the front of the watch a hard edge that a plain two-tone case would not have. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n Round, 43mm, with a polished steel case, a gold-toned knurled bezel ring, gold pushers and a gold crown. Two-tone at this size is a lot of watch on the wrist – the eye reads the gold ring, the blue dial and the striped bracelet as three separate things, so it holds attention longer than a single-metal watch of the same diameter. It sits at the limit of a shirt cuff. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Navy blue with a fine radial pattern, carrying two recessed sub-dials either side of centre and a framed date window at six. Applied gold stick markers ring the hours, with a white minute track printed around the outer edge and white graduations on the counters. Gold markers on navy read well – warm metal against a cool dark ground has real separation, unlike gold on brown or black. The white outer track is what sharpens the whole layout. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz chronograph with date. Centre seconds hand for timing, two sub-registers for elapsed intervals, and pushers for start, stop and reset. Battery-driven, so it holds accuracy through long periods off the wrist. \n\n Bracelet, Clasp and Fit \n A two-tone bracelet with polished steel outer links and gold-toned centre links, tapering towards the clasp and matched to the case. A bracelet spreads a 43mm chronograph’s weight around the wrist rather than hanging it off the lugs, which is why a heavy watch on metal often feels lighter than the same watch on a strap. Size it so it stays put. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wears yellow gold and wants a chronograph that goes with it. The navy dial makes it far easier with navy and grey clothing than a gold-and-white or gold-and-black watch would be. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Brush the bezel knurling clear of dust so the cuts keep their sparkle. Wipe the bracelet down after wear and keep perfume and jewellery dip away from the plated centre links. Soft dry cloth on the case; nothing abrasive. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Reference AR1847 \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Case diameter 43mm \n Case colour Two-tone gold and silver \n Bezel Knurled, gold tone \n Case shape Round \n Dial colour Navy blue \n Markers Applied stick \n Movement Quartz chronograph \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Bracelet Two-tone gold and stainless steel \n Gender Men’s \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, nationwide with tracking, and returnable unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The date window is set at six, directly below the centre, so neither sub-dial has to give up space for it.