Emporio Armani Men’s 45mm Chronograph Watch (AR1701)

Brown dial, rose gold case, brown strap. Working in one colour family this way is a risk, because there is nothing to break the watch into parts, and it comes off here because the dial is a shade darker than the strap and the metal is warmer than both. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n 45mm, built as a single piece with the strap threaded through slots cut into the case rather than pinned between lugs. The rose gold-tone surround is wide and fully polished, which throws a lot of light and makes an already large watch look larger. It needs a wrist of about 19cm to sit properly; on less it will overhang at both edges. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Rose gold Roman numerals around a brown dial, with a fine textured band across the middle where the sub-dials sit. Three registers cover a minute counter, a 24-hour indicator and running seconds, and the date sits between four and five. Rose gold on brown is a soft, low-contrast pairing, so this is a watch that reads well in daylight and slowly in a dim room. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, with the chronograph worked by two shaped pushers built into the case side. Press the upper one to start and stop the elapsed timing and the lower one to send the hands back to zero. Reset it when you have finished, since a chronograph left running draws more current from the battery. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Brown smooth leather running through the case openings, with stitching down both edges. Because the strap comes out of the case itself, it lies flat against the wrist from the outer edge of the watch, which does a lot to make 45mm wearable. Brown leather darkens where it folds and lightens where it rubs, so it will look different in a year and generally better. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a big warm-toned watch to wear with tan and brown rather than a steel one to wear with everything. It is a statement piece and not a discreet one. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Rose gold plating wears through at the highest points, which on this wide polished case means the outer edges. Keep it off abrasive surfaces and never use metal polish. No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep the watch dry, and keep the leather drier still. \n\n About the Brand \n Emporio Armani has built this integrated case in steel, gold and rose gold since it first appeared, as both a plain three-hander and a chronograph. The eagle sits printed at twelve. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR1701 \n Case size 45mm \n Case finish Rose gold-tone \n Case shape Cushion, integrated strap openings \n Dial Brown with rose gold Roman numerals \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Strap Brown leather \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. The watch arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. The crown is knurled rather than smooth, which makes setting the date on a case this size considerably easier.