Emporio Armani Renato Men’s 43mm Watch (AR2413)

Brown dials are uncommon on a watch this size and this plain, which is what makes the Renato in this colour worth a look. A 43mm steel case, a sunray brown face with steel batons, a date at six and a glossy brown croc-embossed strap. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The case is polished stainless steel, round, with a thin bezel, a wide dial opening and lugs that curve down close to the wrist. It is a slim case for its 43mm width, so it wears broad and flat rather than tall. The crown is small and set flush against the side. On a wrist of 18cm or so it fills the space cleanly. \n Dial and Legibility \n A warm mid-brown with a sunray finish, so it lightens toward the light source and drops to near-chocolate on the shadow side. Polished steel batons mark the hours with a fine printed track outside them, and steel hands run over the middle. Steel on brown is a decent contrast in daylight – the markers catch light and stand off the surface – but it goes flat in a dim room. The date sits at six in a small framed window, which keeps the dial symmetrical rather than putting the cut at three. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz. Hours, minutes, a sweeping seconds hand and the date. The crown pulls out one click to set the date and two to set the time. \n Strap and Fit \n Brown leather with a glossy crocodile emboss and a pale lining, matched to the dial rather than contrasted with it. The gloss finish is the dressier choice and the less forgiving one – it shows scuffs and water spots more clearly than a matte strap. It softens over the first weeks and takes the wrist’s curve. Take it off before washing your hands and it will last well past the first battery. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a large, simple, date-only watch in a colour other than black or silver. Brown on brown reads as considered rather than plain. \n Care and Maintenance \n Keep leather dry and out of direct sun. Wipe the case with a soft cloth. Avoid changing the date late at night, when the mechanism is already engaged for the day change. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Collection Renato Reference AR2413 Case diameter 43mm Case material Stainless steel Dial Brown sunray, applied steel batons Movement Quartz Functions Date Strap Brown croc-embossed leather \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. There is a raised ring inside the markers that dishes the centre of the dial – it is why the brown changes shade halfway across.