Roman numerals on mother-of-pearl, in rose gold tone, inside a small round case. That combination has been a dress-watch formula for a long time and the reason it keeps coming back is that it reads as smart without needing anything else on the dial. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n 28mm is a small case by current standards but a traditional one for a woman’s dress watch. It sits neatly on a narrow wrist and it slides under any cuff. The rose gold-tone finish is even across the case and the lugs, and the case sides are plain, so there is nothing to snag on knitwear. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n The mother-of-pearl surface moves between white and pale grey with a hint of pink at certain angles, which means the dial never looks quite the same twice. Rose gold Roman numerals sit at the main hours with small markers between them, and slim matching hands run over the top. Rose gold on pale pearl is a low-contrast pairing, so this is easier to read in bright light than in a dim restaurant. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes. No date, no seconds sub-dial, nothing to reset after the battery is changed except the time itself. The crown is small and set at three o’clock; pull it out one click to move the hands. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Blue leather with a fine raised grain, tapering from the lugs down towards the buckle. The taper matters on a small watch because it keeps the strap from looking heavier than the case. New leather is stiff for the first few days and then relaxes into the curve of the wrist; after that the fit settles and stops shifting between holes. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Anyone who wants a classic small dress watch but not another black or brown strap. The blue keeps it from looking severe while the Roman numerals keep it formal. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Keep it dry. There is no water rating on the dial and the leather will stain and stiffen if it is soaked. Store the watch out of direct sun, since strong light fades coloured leather and can dull the rose gold plating over years. A dry microfibre cloth is all the case needs. \n\n About the Brand \n Emporio Armani sits under the Giorgio Armani group as its younger label, and the watch range follows the same idea: recognisable proportions, careful finishing, the eagle logo used once. This model keeps the dial almost empty apart from the numerals. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Model AR11468 \n Case diameter 28mm \n Case finish Rose gold-tone \n Case shape Round \n Dial Mother-of-pearl, Roman numerals \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Time only \n Strap Blue textured leather \n Gender Women’s \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. The watch arrives new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and the Consumer Protection Act right of return applies to an unworn watch in its original packaging. The strap is held by rose gold-tone keepers that match the case rather than contrast with it.