Blue mother-of-pearl in a small rose gold-tone case with its corners cut away, on a navy leather strap. There are three markers on the whole dial. Everything else is left to the shell, which is the point. Case and Wrist Presence Twenty-four millimetres across and taller than it is wide, with the four corners chamfered so the outline has eight sides. The bezel is stepped and the flanks are cut into flat facets that hold a bright line of light down each side. It is a small watch with a lot of edge detail, which is what keeps it from looking plain at this size. Dial and Legibility Blue mother-of-pearl is shell rather than paint, so no two dials match and the colour shifts through navy, petrol and near-purple as the light moves across it. Rose gold batons mark three, nine and six; twelve is left to the eagle. The hands are slim rose gold. Contrast is moderate and the dial is easier to read outdoors than under a lamp, which is normal for mother-of-pearl. Movement and Functions Quartz, hours and minutes. A faceted rose gold crown with a blue cabochon head sits at three. No date, no seconds hand, nothing to reset. Strap Clasp and Fit Navy leather with an embossed croc grain, narrow to suit the case, on a pin buckle. Matching the strap to the dial rather than defaulting to black is what makes the blue read as deliberate. The leather softens over the first few weeks and takes a permanent bend; keep it dry, because water is what actually ends a thin strap’s life. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants colour in a dress watch without a bright dial. Blue mother-of-pearl is dark enough for evening and quiet enough for an office, and the rose gold keeps it warm. Care and Maintenance Moisture is the enemy of both mother-of-pearl and thin leather, so take the watch off at the basin. Wipe the case with a dry cloth only. Perfume and hairspray dull plating faster than wear does, so apply them first. Have the gasket looked at whenever the battery is changed. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR11426 Case width 24mm Case Rose gold-tone, cut-corner rectangle Dial Blue mother-of-pearl Markers Three rose gold batons Movement Quartz Strap Navy crocodile-embossed leather with pin buckle Gender Women’s Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.