Black dial, steel bracelet, rectangular case. Of the four variations on this shape it is the most formal: the dark dial keeps the watch quiet while the polished bracelet keeps it from disappearing altogether. Case and Wrist Presence Polished steel, 25mm wide, running lengthways up the wrist with softly curved case sides. There is almost no bezel, so the black dial reaches close to the edge of the case and the watch looks larger than its measurements. The bracelet joins without a visible lug, which keeps the outline clean. Dial and Legibility Black with a subtle vertical grain. Silver Roman numerals run down both long sides, elongated to suit the proportions, with the Emporio Armani eagle and wordmark above. A small seconds register sits low with 60 and 30 marked. Two slim silver hands. Bright markers on a dark dial inside a bright case is a strong contrast arrangement – the eye goes to the dial rather than to the metal around it. Movement and Functions Quartz, with hours and minutes from the centre and the seconds in their own sub-dial. No date; on a dial this narrow a window would have had to interrupt the numerals. Bracelet and Fit A polished steel bracelet with wide flat links and a clasp, sized by removing links. It should sit close enough that the rectangle stays square on the wrist. Polished links show fine scratches early and then even out; leave them rather than trying to buff them, which softens the edges. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants one small, dark, formal watch that works with everything. It is the most conservative of the set and the easiest to wear without thinking about it. Care and Maintenance Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft cloth, using a little warm water on the bracelet and drying it thoroughly. Keep it out of the pool. Have the battery fitted by a watchmaker so the caseback gasket is reseated and the case stays sealed against humidity. About the Brand Emporio Armani, the Italian house’s diffusion label, builds its watches on proportion and finish. The rectangular case with Roman numerals and a small seconds register is one of the shapes it has returned to most often. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR0157 Case shape Rectangular Case width 25mm Case Polished stainless steel Dial Black Markers Silver 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.