Emporio Armani Sportivo Men’s 43mm Chronograph Watch (AR5921)

Take the all-black Sportivo chronograph and put an electric blue dial in it. The result is the most striking watch in the family: a black case and black bracelet framing a dial that goes from bright cobalt at the centre to near-black at the rim, so the blue looks lit from behind. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 43mm round case finished in black, with black pushers either side of a black crown at three. Dark cases carry a large diameter better than bright ones do, so while this is unmistakably a big watch, it does not shout about its width. The case sides are straight and the lugs short, which keeps the span across the wrist reasonable. \n Dial and Legibility \n Blue with a strong sunray gradient, ringed by a darker chapter carrying five-minute numerals in white. Sub-dials at nine, three and six read elapsed minutes to 30, a 24-hour indication and running seconds. The date is set in past four. The hands are polished silver with white fill, and against the graded blue they are easy to follow. This is the most legible of the dark-cased chronographs here, because the blue gives the hands something bright to sit against. \n Movement and Functions \n Quartz chronograph. Upper pusher starts and stops the stopwatch, lower pusher zeroes it. The counter at nine accumulates elapsed minutes; the central seconds hand reads against the printed outer scale. \n Bracelet and Fit \n Steel links faced with black silicone across their centres. It grips the wrist better than bare metal, does not rattle and stays comfortable in the heat, and it is sized by removing links like any metal bracelet. The rubber picks up dust and lint, which a damp cloth removes. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants colour on the dial but nowhere else. Black case, black bracelet and a blue face is a combination that works with almost any casual outfit and stands out without adding a second colour to the wrist. \n Care and Maintenance \n The black case finish is a coating, so keep it away from abrasive surfaces and never use a polishing cloth on it. Wipe the silicone sections regularly. Zero the chronograph when it is not in use, and keep the watch out of chlorinated water. \n Technical Specifications \n Reference AR5921 Brand Emporio Armani Collection Sportivo Case diameter 43mm Case colour Black Case shape Round Dial colour Blue sunray Markers Sticks with printed five-minute numerals Movement Quartz Functions Chronograph, date Bracelet Steel with black silicone overlay Gender Men’s EAN 4051432081880 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act gives a right of return on an unworn watch in its original packaging. The blue fades out entirely at the chapter ring, so from an angle the dial appears to have a black border that is not printed on it at all.