Emporio Armani Men’s Chronograph Watch (AR11579)

Two-tone watches live or die on how the gold is placed. Here it runs down the centre row of the bracelet, around the bezel, over the crown and pushers, and through the markers and hands, so the gold traces a line all the way from the clasp to the middle of the dial rather than sitting in one lump. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A round steel case with a polished gold-tone bezel and short, squared lugs that carry the bracelet close to the wrist. The bezel is smooth rather than fluted, which keeps the gold reflective and undramatic. The pushers are rectangular gold-tone blocks set flush against the case side. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n The blue dial has a fine triangular pattern pressed across it, catching light differently as the wrist moves. Faceted gold-tone batons mark the hours, with matching hands. Three sunken registers sit in a triangle, covering a 24-hour indicator, a minute counter and running seconds, each finished with concentric rings so they separate from the patterned background. The date sits at four thirty in a white window. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, with a chronograph controlled by the two pushers. The top pusher starts and stops elapsed timing, the bottom returns the hands to zero. There is no winding and no daily upkeep beyond replacing the battery every couple of years. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n The bracelet alternates brushed steel outer links with polished gold-tone centre links, a five-row layout that sits flat and flexes well. Sizing is by removing links. Two-tone bracelets show wear on the gold centre links first, since they stand slightly proud of the outers and take the rubbing against a desk. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wears both metals and does not want to choose. Two-tone works with a gold wedding band and a steel belt buckle alike, which is exactly why it has never really gone away. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep it dry. Two-tone bracelets collect soap and skin oil between the links, which dulls the gold faster than the steel; a soft brush with plain water and a thorough dry brings it back. Avoid abrasive metal polishes entirely, since they will cut straight through gold plating. \n\n About the Brand \n Emporio Armani has kept two-tone in its men’s range through periods when almost nobody else did. The eagle sits applied at twelve, and the brand name is printed to the right of centre. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR11579 \n Case material Stainless steel with gold-tone bezel \n Case shape Round \n Dial Blue with textured pattern, applied gold-tone batons \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Bracelet Two-tone gold and steel \n Gender Men’s \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n The movement carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty, excluding battery and normal wear. It arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered anywhere in South Africa with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. The crown is fluted for grip, which makes setting the date easier than a smooth one would.