Same cushion-rectangle case as its champagne sibling, but the mood is entirely different. A deep blue dial behind polished steel, on a black grained leather strap, turns a vintage-shaped watch into something closer to formal. The crown sits at four o’clock, tucked into the side of the case. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Stainless steel, 33mm, polished, in a rounded rectangle that domes gently from the edges to the crystal. It is a small watch by current standards and it is meant to be. The shape covers a little more wrist than the number suggests because of its width, and the short integrated-looking lugs mean it sits flat even on a narrow wrist. \n Dial and Legibility \n The dial is a dark navy blue with a subtle vertical sheen. Silver Arabic numerals mark three, six, nine and twelve, with fine printed sticks filling in between. Against the dark ground the numerals stand out well, so this is an easier dial to read than the pale version of the same watch. The hands are thin polished batons, and there is no seconds sub-dial or date to interrupt the surface. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, time only. Battery driven, accurate without any attention, and there is no date to correct. Set the hands and leave it. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a fine pebbled grain and a pin buckle. Grained leather hides scuffs far better than smooth leather does, which makes this a practical everyday strap. It adjusts in fixed steps, so choose the hole that keeps the case centred on top of the wrist; if the watch rolls to one side through the day, tighten by one. Expect the strap to soften noticeably in the first fortnight. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a small watch that still reads clearly. The navy-and-black combination is more restrained than steel and white, and the rectangular case gives it a period feel without looking like a costume piece. \n Care and Maintenance \n Keep it dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth and avoid getting hand cream on the leather, which is the usual cause of a strap going sticky at the edges. Store it flat rather than buckled tight around a cushion, so the leather does not hold a permanent kink. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR2490 Brand Emporio Armani Collection Retro Rounded Rectangular Case size 33mm Case material Stainless steel Case shape Cushion rectangle Dial colour Blue Markers Arabic numerals and sticks Movement Quartz Functions Time only Strap Black leather, pin buckle Gender Women’s EAN 723763240130 \n Buying With Confidence \n The movement is covered by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty, excluding the battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, with the Consumer Protection Act right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. The numeral at six is printed slightly larger than the others, which is the sort of detail you only notice after a week of wearing it.