Emporio Armani Men’s 45mm Chronograph Watch (AR1702)

All steel, all polished, silver on silver. This is the version of the integrated-case chronograph with nothing to soften it: no coloured dial, no leather, just a large piece of bright metal on the wrist. Whether that appeals is entirely a matter of taste, but there is no question it gets noticed. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n 45mm, with the case and bracelet flowing into one another so there is no visible join. The wide polished surround between the crystal and the case edge is the defining feature, and it is what makes the watch look even bigger than the measurement. Plan on a wrist of at least 19cm. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Silver Roman numerals printed on a silver dial with a fine minute track around the edge. Three recessed registers sit in the middle covering a minute counter, a 24-hour indicator and running seconds, and the date is at four thirty. Silver on silver is the least legible pairing in watchmaking; the sub-dials and hands are picked out with darker rings and edges, which is what keeps this readable at all. In good light it is fine, in a dim restaurant it is not. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, chronograph on two pushers set into the case flank. Upper pusher starts and stops, lower resets to zero. There is no winding, and accuracy holds to within a few seconds a month between battery changes. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n A polished steel bracelet with wide flat links that continue the line of the case. Sizing is done by removing links, and it matters more here than on most watches: a bracelet left long lets a heavy 45mm head roll onto the side of the wrist, where it looks wrong and reads worse. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone with the wrist for a genuinely large watch who wants it to look formal rather than sporty. Roman numerals and full polish push it towards a jacket rather than a tracksuit. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep it out of the shower and away from the pool. A fully polished bracelet collects hairlines faster than a brushed one, but they blend into the shine rather than standing out; a jeweller’s cloth restores most of it. Use a soft brush between the links when soap builds up. \n\n About the Brand \n The integrated case has been in the Emporio Armani range for a long time and this all-steel chronograph is its most complete expression. The eagle is printed at twelve above the brand name. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR1702 \n Case size 45mm \n Case material Polished stainless steel \n Case shape Cushion, integrated bracelet \n Dial Silver with Roman numerals \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Bracelet Polished stainless steel \n Gender Men’s \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n Backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on 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 the Consumer Protection Act right of return covers an unworn watch in its original packaging. The bracelet links are wide and flat, which is what keeps a watch of this weight from digging in at the edges.