Emporio Armani Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR2493)

Green dials are still uncommon on chronographs, and this is a deep bottle green rather than a bright one. Pressed into it is a chevron weave that runs in alternating bands, so the colour shifts from near-black in the shadowed strips to a clear green where the light hits. The tan strap warms the whole thing up. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm polished stainless steel case with a thin bezel, curved lugs and a pusher above and below the crown at three. The polish is bright, which frames the dark dial hard and makes the watch look its full size. This is a watch for a medium to large wrist; below about 17cm the lugs will start to sit past the edge. \n Dial and Legibility \n Three sub-dials in the usual chronograph arrangement: 30-minute counter at nine, 24-hour register at three, running seconds at six. The date is set in just past four. A printed scale rings the outer edge for reading the central chronograph seconds. Silver applied markers and polished hands stand well clear of the green ground, so the time itself stays easy to pick up even though the sub-dial numerals are small. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz chronograph. The upper pusher starts and stops the timer, the lower returns all three chronograph hands to zero. The running seconds at six confirm the watch is going while the stopwatch is idle. The date advances on its own and needs a manual push forward after any month with fewer than 31 days. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Tan leather with a pressed crocodile grain and stitching in a matching thread. Light brown leather changes more than any other colour with wear: it darkens at the bend and along the edges where it touches skin, and after a year it will not look like the strap you unboxed. Keep it out of water if you want that ageing to be even rather than blotchy. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who already owns a black or blue chronograph and wants the next one to be different. Green and tan works with brown leather shoes, olive and cream, and it stands out against a navy suit without shouting. \n Care and Maintenance \n Zero the chronograph when you are not using it so the movement is not driving the sweep hand all day. Wipe the case with a soft cloth; polished steel marks easily but polishes back. Store the watch away from direct sunlight, which fades tan leather quickly. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR2493 Brand Emporio Armani Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel Case shape Round Dial colour Green, chevron texture Markers Applied sticks Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Strap Tan croc-embossed leather Gender Men’s EAN 4053858628229 \n Buying With Confidence \n The movement carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty, with the battery and normal wear excluded. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered anywhere in South Africa with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act allows return of an unworn watch in its original packaging. The date window is the only white element on the dial, which is why your eye goes there first.