The same tall rectangle, this time all in steel with a light dial. Where the black version disappears against a sleeve, this one catches light along the case edges and the bracelet, and reads as a brighter, more visible watch. Case and Wrist Presence A 25mm-wide rectangular case in polished steel, longer than it is wide, with softly curved sides and a flat crystal. The bracelet picks up the same polish, so from a distance case and band read as one continuous piece of metal. There is no bezel to speak of, which is why so much of the case front is dial. Dial and Legibility Silver-white with a vertical brushed grain that runs the length of the rectangle and emphasises its shape. Black Roman numerals sit down both long edges, elongated to suit the case, with the Emporio Armani eagle above them. A small seconds register sits low on the dial. The hands are dark and slim. Black on a light dial is the easiest combination there is to read, and it is what makes this the more legible of the two dial colours. Movement and Functions Quartz. Hours and minutes from the centre, seconds from their own small register at six. Keeping the seconds off the centre stops a third hand sweeping over the numerals on a narrow dial. Bracelet and Fit A polished steel bracelet with broad flat links, sized by removing links. Polished steel picks up fine hairline scratches quickly – that is normal, and over time they blend into an even sheen rather than standing out individually. Size it so the rectangle sits square on the wrist, since a shaped case worn crooked is obvious. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a formal steel watch that is neither round nor large. It is a dress watch first, and the all-steel finish makes it easier to wear during the day than the leather-strap version. Care and Maintenance Steel cleans up with a soft cloth and a little warm water on the bracelet, dried thoroughly. Avoid polishing compounds, which round off the crisp case edges. Have a watchmaker change the battery so the caseback seal is properly reseated. About the Brand Emporio Armani is the Italian house’s diffusion label. Its watches are designed around proportion and finish rather than complication, which is why the range keeps coming back to shapes like this one. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR0146 Case shape Rectangular Case width 25mm Case Polished stainless steel Dial Silver Markers Black Roman numerals Seconds Sub-dial at 6 Movement Quartz Bracelet Stainless steel Gender Women’s Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence Movement cover runs for 24 months under the international manufacturer warranty, with the battery and ordinary wear excluded. Every watch leaves us new and unworn, boxed with the manufacturer’s paperwork, and goes out by tracked courier anywhere in the country. An unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act.