Emporio Armani Modern Slim Men’s 42mm Watch (AR11162)

Same wide, shallow case as the rest of the Modern Slim line, but this one warms the dial up. The hands and the eagle are rose gold-tone against a near-black textured face, and the whole thing runs on a plain black leather strap. Case and Wrist Presence The case measures 42mm and is notably thin for that width. Polished steel, a hairline bezel, and lugs that turn down sharply so the strap starts close to the case. On the wrist it covers a lot of ground without any height, which is why it reads as elegant rather than sporty. The crown is small and fluted and sits flush enough that it does not dig in. Dial and Legibility A dense woven texture is pressed across the whole dial and gives it a very dark brown-black depth that changes with the light. There are no hour markers. The eagle sits at twelve in rose gold, the wordmark is printed across the upper half, and a small seconds sub-dial is recessed at six. The rose gold hands are the only bright thing on the face, and against a dark textured ground they stay readable at an angle — which polished silver hands on the same dial would not. Movement and Functions Quartz, with the seconds displaced to a sub-dial at six. No date. The main dial is left as an unbroken surface, which is the whole reason for moving the seconds off centre. Strap Clasp and Fit Smooth black leather, lightly grained, with a matching pin buckle. A thin case paired with a supple strap is the combination that actually sits flat under a shirt sleeve. The buckle adjusts hole by hole; leather this smooth will crease at the fold within a fortnight and then stay comfortable at that setting. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants the size of a modern watch with the manners of a dress one. The rose gold detailing gives it just enough warmth to work with brown shoes and a tan belt. Care and Maintenance Keep the leather out of water. Wipe the polished case regularly, since a bright finish shows marks that a brushed case hides. Rose gold-tone plating on the hands is under the crystal and safe; it is the strap that will need replacing first, and a standard-width leather strap is an easy swap. About the Brand Emporio Armani’s Modern Slim watches are the quiet end of the collection. This version is the same design with one warm accent added, and it changes the character more than the small change suggests. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Collection Modern Slim Reference AR11162 Case diameter 42mm Case shape Round Case Polished stainless steel Dial Black, textured, rose gold-tone hands Markers None Movement Quartz Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds Strap Black leather, pin buckle Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence Twenty-four months of international manufacturer warranty stand behind the movement, excluding the battery and the wear that ordinary use brings. The watch arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered by tracked courier anywhere in South Africa, and an unworn watch in its original packaging may be returned under the Consumer Protection Act.