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Emporio Armani Chronograph Black Silicone Mens Watch
Ref. AX1326
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Part of the Outerbanks collection, the AX1326 commits fully to the blacked-out aesthetic — PVD case, black dial, black silicone strap — with silver-tone baton indices and hands as the only relief. At 44mm it reads as a substantial sports watch, though at 57 grams the overall weight is modest enough that it sits without fatigue through a long day. The Miyota JS25 inside is a Japanese quartz calibre that Miyota produces in significant volume for exactly this kind of watch: accurate, robust, and essentially maintenance-free over years of daily wear. The chronograph and date functions are practical rather than decorative, and the silicone strap adjusts through standard pin holes without any tools, which makes initial sizing straightforward.
- Reference
- AX1326
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Outerbanks
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Miyota JS25
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 51mm
- Warranty
- 2 years
Learn more about Emporio Armani
Giorgio Armani launched Emporio Armani in 1981 as a younger, more accessible line beneath the main label. Watches followed under licence, and since 2000 they have been produced by Fossil Group, which holds the manufacturing and distribution rights.
The watches are fashion accessories rather than horological objects, and the house does not claim otherwise. Movements are bought-in quartz and Japanese automatic calibres, cased in designs that follow the clothing line's aesthetic: muted palettes, clean dials, and a preference for restraint over ornament.
That restraint is the appeal. Where much of the licensed-fashion category reaches for size and shine, Emporio Armani generally does not, and the better references in the line are quietly proportioned watches at prices well under the Swiss entry point.
- 1975
- Giorgio Armani founds his fashion house in Milan.
- 1981
- Emporio Armani launches as a diffusion line.
- 2000
- Fossil Group takes over watch production under licence.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,652), Chronograph Watches (990), Watches 44mm and Over (695) and All Black Watches (254).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 51mm lug-to-lug keeps the 44mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani Chronograph Black Silicone Mens Watch alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX1326 | 1792019 | GW0958G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £150 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch |
| Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 51mm, which suits wrists from roughly 17.5cm (7 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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