Gold and black is a harder, more formal pairing than gold and pink, and it changes what this watch is for. The shell dial stays soft, but the black strap under it makes the whole thing read as evening wear rather than daytime jewellery. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 32mm round case in gold tone plated steel with a polished bezel and a small fluted crown at three o’clock. The strap passes through narrow gold brackets above and below the case instead of conventional lugs, leaving a visible gap on each side. That gap is what stops a small round case from looking like a coin on a band; it gives the design a start and an end. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n White mother-of-pearl with the natural cloudiness of real shell, brightest through the centre and cooler towards the rim. Applied gold batons mark three, six and nine, and the eagle and wordmark occupy the space where twelve would be. Two gold hands, no seconds. Against the pale dial, gold hands read clearly in daylight and less so under warm indoor lighting, where hands and dial move closer in tone. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes only. It runs on a battery and needs no attention beyond setting the time, which suits a watch that will spend most of its life in a drawer between occasions. \n\n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather with a lightly grained surface and gold hardware, narrow to match the case. A narrow strap sits well on a small wrist but concentrates the bending stress in a smaller area, so the fold at the buckle is where this one will eventually wear through. Rotating it with a second strap, or simply loosening the buckle when the watch comes off, adds a surprising amount of life. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n A woman who wants one dressy watch rather than several casual ones. Black leather with gold works with almost anything worn in the evening and does not clash with silver jewellery the way a gold bracelet would. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Keep water off the leather and perfume off the plating. Wipe the case with a soft dry cloth after wear. Mother-of-pearl is durable behind the crystal but the dial should never be exposed to solvents if the watch is ever opened for a battery. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Reference AR11200 \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Case diameter 32mm \n Case finish Gold tone \n Dial White mother-of-pearl \n Markers Applied gold tone sticks \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Hours, minutes \n Strap Black leather \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging may be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. The crown is topped with a dark cabochon stone, which is the only piece of colour on the watch besides the strap.