The dial is real shell, and at 28mm across there is not much of it, which concentrates the effect. Mother-of-pearl in a small case behaves differently from mother-of-pearl in a large one: the bands of colour are tighter together and the whole face flickers rather than sweeps as you turn your wrist. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A round 28mm case in a polished rose gold finish, thin through the side, with short lugs and a small crown at three. This is a genuinely small watch. It suits a slim wrist and sits comfortably under a shirt cuff or a jumper sleeve without any bulk at all. \n Dial and Legibility \n Mother-of-pearl with rose gold Arabic numerals at three, six and nine and fine applied sticks at the other hours. The eagle sits at twelve in place of a numeral. Numeral and dial are close in brightness, so this dial reads best with light falling across it rather than straight onto it. There is no date and no seconds hand. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes. Battery powered, needing nothing more than a new cell every couple of years and a time correction when it is replaced. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n A pale nude leather strap, narrow to match the case and smooth on the surface. Light leather ages faster in appearance than dark leather, though not in strength: it deepens in colour at the bend and along the edges, and it shows every mark from the first month. Keep it away from water and it will stay supple for years, but it will not stay the colour it arrived in. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants warmth rather than brightness. Rose gold, shell and nude leather sit in the same narrow band of colour, so the watch works as an accessory that softens an outfit instead of punctuating it. \n Care and Maintenance \n The case finish is a plating, so wipe it only with a soft dry cloth and keep abrasives well away. Perfume and hairspray both attack plated finishes. Mother-of-pearl dislikes prolonged direct sunlight, so store the watch in its box rather than on a windowsill. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR2512 Brand Emporio Armani Collection Nude Case diameter 28mm Case colour Rose gold tone Case shape Round Dial Mother-of-pearl Markers Arabic numerals and sticks Movement Quartz Functions Time only Strap Nude leather Gender Women’s EAN 723763245838 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement; the battery and normal wear are excluded. The watch ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered anywhere in the country with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you a right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. The shell in the centre of the dial runs paler than the shell at the edges, which is the sort of variation you only get from a natural material.