Emporio Armani Zeta Men’s 43mm Watch (AR60018)

The Zeta has a squarer, more angular case than the rest of the range — flat brushed flanks, a strong shoulder above the lugs — and a rose gold-tone bezel ring set into it. Inside that ring the dial is almost entirely open. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Round at the bezel but cushioned at the case, 43mm across, with brushed silver-tone sides and a rose gold-tone bezel and crown. The two finishes are kept firmly apart rather than blended, which is what gives the watch its architectural look. The broad flat surfaces catch light in bands instead of glinting, so it reads as substantial rather than shiny. A medium to large wrist carries it best. \n Dial and Legibility \n A silver skeleton dial, cut away across the full width so the gear train, the barrel and the balance are all on show. Two concentric rose gold-tone rings frame the openwork, applied rose gold batons mark the hours, and Meccanico sits on a plate below the centre. Rose gold hands run over the top. This is the most open dial in the family and correspondingly the hardest to read quickly — you learn to check the hand positions rather than look for contrast, which becomes second nature within a week. \n Movement and Functions \n Hours, minutes and seconds. There is no date, which is the reason the openwork can run uninterrupted from edge to edge. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black leather pressed with a crocodile grain, with the scales getting smaller towards the buckle. Embossed grain hides scuffs far better than smooth leather, so this strap will look presentable longer than a plain one would. It fits into recessed lugs, so a replacement needs to match the width exactly rather than approximately. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who likes hard-edged case design. The Zeta shape is more assertive than a plain round case, and combined with the full skeleton dial it is the boldest watch in this group without using a single bright colour. \n Care and Maintenance \n No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep it clear of swimming, showering and washing up. Brushed surfaces are best cleaned along the grain with a soft dry cloth; scrubbing across it leaves marks you can see. The rose gold bezel and crown are plated, so no polishes. Store the watch flat so the strap keeps its shape. \n Technical Specifications \n Case diameter 43mm Case tone Two-tone, silver with rose gold-tone bezel Dial Silver skeleton, applied rose gold-tone batons Strap Black croc-embossed leather Collection Zeta Reference AR60018 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Supplied new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, sent nationwide with tracking, and returnable unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. Held at an angle, the brushed case sides go almost matte while the rose gold ring stays bright — the contrast is sharper in person than in a photograph.