Mother-of-pearl and an open centre make an odd pair on paper – one soft, one mechanical – and this watch gets away with it because the case is small and the colours agree. Rose gold tone case, pearl-white dial, rose gold Roman numerals, brown croc-embossed leather. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The case is 32mm, round, rose gold tone all through, with a thin bezel and short curved lugs that pull the strap in tight. It is a slight watch, low on the wrist, and the warm case colour keeps it looking like jewellery rather than an instrument. Good on a slim wrist; on a wider one it reads as deliberately dainty. \n Dial and Legibility \n The outer ring is genuine-looking mother-of-pearl with the grain running through it, so the colour shifts from cream to pale green to pink depending on the angle. Rose gold Roman numerals sit at the quarters with slim batons between them and the eagle logo under twelve. The centre is open onto the movement, and the grey of the machinery sets off the pearl nicely. Contrast is gentle throughout – the rose gold hands are easy to place against the pearl in daylight and harder to catch in a dim room. \n Movement and Functions \n Skeletonised through the middle of the dial, so the wheels, bridges and balance are visible behind the hands. Hours, minutes and centre seconds, with no date window to interrupt the pearl. \n Strap and Fit \n Brown leather with a glossy crocodile-pattern emboss and rose gold-tone keepers. The gloss finish shows fingerprints and small scuffs more than a matte strap does, but it also gives the watch its dressed-up look. Leather this narrow softens fast – inside a week it will have taken the curve of your wrist. Keep it dry; a wet croc-embossed strap dries stiff and the pattern flattens where it creased. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a small rose gold dress watch with more character than a plain dial. The mother-of-pearl carries an evening outfit and the brown strap keeps it wearable in the day. \n Care and Maintenance \n Mother-of-pearl and open dials both dislike moisture, so take it off before washing up or swimming. Wipe the crystal with a microfibre cloth. Rose gold plating is a surface layer – keep abrasive cleaners well away from the case and buckle. \n Technical Specifications \n Brand Emporio Armani Reference AR1993 Case diameter 32mm Case finish Rose gold tone Dial Mother-of-pearl with open skeleton centre Markers Roman numerals Strap Brown croc-embossed leather Case shape Round \n Buying With Confidence \n Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, backed by a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Nationwide delivery with tracking, and an unworn watch in its original packaging can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act. Tip the dial toward a window and the pearl goes green at one angle and pink at the next – no two glances are the same colour.