Emporio Armani Renato Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR2473)

The blue dial is finely striped in vertical lines and darkens toward the edge, which gives it more depth than the flat sunray blues you usually see at this price. A 43mm brushed steel case and a perforated black leather strap keep the rest of it sporting. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm steel case with a matte brushed finish rather than a mirror polish – it reads grey and low-shine, and it hides marks far better than a polished case does. Two rectangular pushers and a fluted crown sit on the right. The bezel is thin and slightly domed. It is a wide, flat watch that suits a wrist of about 18cm and up. \n Dial and Legibility \n Blue, with fine vertical striping across the centre and a darker ring toward the flange, so the dial shifts tone as it curves away. Three recessed registers sit at nine, three and six – a 45-minute counter, a 24-hour scale, and running seconds – each with its own printed markings. Applied steel batons mark the hours and the hands are broad and polished. Steel on deep blue is a good contrast, better than steel on silver, and the date at four is white on a dark ground. No lume. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz chronograph: the top pusher starts and stops the timing, the bottom one resets to zero. Hours, minutes, small seconds and the date fill out the display. \n Strap and Fit \n Black leather, perforated in a rally pattern down both sides of the strap. The holes are the reason to like it – they let air through, which makes leather far more bearable in summer heat than a solid strap. It is a casual detail, so this watch reads as sporting rather than formal despite the leather. Keep it dry; perforations do not stop leather stiffening if it is repeatedly soaked, and water sits in the holes. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a blue chronograph with a bit of motoring flavour. The brushed case and perforated strap put it firmly on the casual side of the range. \n Care and Maintenance \n Zero the chronograph before setting the time. Do not use the pushers with wet hands. Wipe the case with a soft cloth – the brushed finish will scuff if you take an abrasive to it. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Collection Renato Chrono Reference AR2473 Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel, brushed Dial Blue, vertical texture, applied steel batons Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Strap Black perforated leather \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. Tilt the dial and the vertical striping catches light in bands – straight on, it looks like plain blue.