Emporio Armani Men’s 43mm Watch (AR11118)

Steel case, steel bracelet, black dial. This is the plainest watch in the range and the one that will be worn the most. A 43mm stainless steel case, a horizontally ribbed black dial, applied silver batons and two hands – no date, no seconds hand, nothing extra. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n The black dial is cut with fine horizontal ribbing that only reveals itself close up; from arm’s length it reads as flat black. Applied polished batons mark every hour, doubled at twelve, and a printed minute track runs around the outer edge. Below the centre a circle is drawn on the dial with the eagle logo inside it – it looks like a sub-dial but nothing runs in it, so do not expect a seconds hand there. Broad polished hands against black give the best contrast of any dial in this family; this is a watch you read without thinking about it. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm round stainless steel case with a thin polished bezel and short down-turned lugs. The bezel is narrow, so almost all of the 43mm is dial – the watch looks larger on the wrist than its measurement, which is worth knowing if you have a slimmer forearm. Case sides are polished, the crown is a small fluted cylinder at three. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, time only. No date to correct after a short month and no complications to service. Set it and leave it until the battery goes. \n\n Bracelet and Fit \n A three-row stainless steel bracelet with brushed outer rows and polished centre links – the standard combination, and it works because the brushing hides day-to-day scratching while the polished centre keeps some shine. Solid steel gives the watch a reassuring weight. Sizing is by link removal; a jeweller can do it in a few minutes and it is the difference between a watch that sits still and one that slides to the underside of your wrist. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Anyone who wants one watch that does not have to be thought about. Black dial and steel is the least fussy combination there is – it goes under a suit cuff and it goes with a T-shirt. Stainless steel also handles knocks better than any plated or coated finish, so it holds up to daily wear. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Steel is forgiving. Wipe the bracelet with a soft damp cloth to lift skin oils, dry it properly, and use a soft brush around the links if grit collects. Light scratches on brushed surfaces can be blended by a watchmaker. Keep the crown pushed home. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR11118 \n Gender Men’s \n Case diameter 43mm \n Case material Stainless steel \n Case shape Round \n Dial colour Black \n Dial markers Applied sticks \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Time only \n Bracelet Stainless steel \n EAN 4053858984240 \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, delivered nationwide with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. That circle below the centre catches most people out – it is the logo, not a sub-dial.