Emporio Armani Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR2482)

Steel case, black dial, dark brown strap. The AR2482 takes the classic chronograph layout and warms it up with leather rather than a bracelet, and the black dial is pressed with a fine chevron weave that shows itself only when the light comes in at an angle. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The stainless steel case is 43mm wide and polished, with a slim bezel and two rectangular pushers flanking the crown at three. Polished steel around a black dial creates a hard, bright frame, which is why this watch stands out on the wrist more than its dark dial would suggest. The lugs are curved and set close to the case, keeping the lug-to-lug length manageable for a watch this wide. \n Dial and Legibility \n The chronograph registers sit at nine, twelve and six. The one at nine counts elapsed minutes to 30, the one at twelve reads 24 hours, and the one at six carries running seconds. A date window is cut in at just past four. All the sub-dial rings are printed rather than recessed, which keeps the dial flat and clean. Applied stick markers and polished baton hands do the timekeeping work; the chevron ground behind them stays quiet enough not to interfere. \n Movement and Functions \n A battery-powered quartz chronograph. Press the upper pusher to start and stop timing, the lower one to return the hands to zero. Because it is quartz, the stopwatch is accurate from the first press without any winding, and the watch keeps running whether or not you use it. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Dark brown calf leather with a pressed crocodile grain and tonal stitching. A pin buckle adjusts in fixed steps, so if you fall between two holes, wear it on the looser one in summer when wrists swell. The grain flattens slightly at the bend over the first few months, which is normal and is what gives a leather strap its character rather than a sign of failure. \n Who This Watch Suits \n A good everyday watch for someone who wears brown shoes and a belt to match. It is dressy enough for a meeting and casual enough for a Saturday, and the chronograph earns its keep if you time anything at all during the week. \n Care and Maintenance \n Keep the leather away from water and from direct sun. Wipe the polished case with a soft cloth; polished steel shows hairline scratches, and a jeweller’s cloth lifts most of them. Zero the chronograph when you finish timing so the movement is not driving the sweep hand all day. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR2482 Brand Emporio Armani Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel Case shape Round Dial colour Black, chevron texture Markers Applied sticks Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Strap Dark brown croc-embossed leather Gender Men’s EAN 4053858563896 \n Buying With Confidence \n Backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered anywhere in the country with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act allows the return of an unworn watch in its original packaging. The sub-dial at twelve is the one people miss on first look, because it sits directly under the eagle logo.