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Armani Exchange AX1477 Blue IP Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W65553
Ref. AX1477
The Bass collection is built around geometry rather than convention, and the AX1477 makes that legible immediately: an octagonal case at 40mm sits flat enough at 10.7mm to avoid bulk on the wrist, and the alternating matte and polished sections of the blue finish give the angular profile somewhere to go in different light. The black dial works with that structure rather than against it, the layered sub-dials reading as part of the architecture rather than additions to it. The integrated bracelet is the detail that holds the whole thing together — matched in tone and finish to the case, it removes the visual break that a contrasting strap would introduce, and the dual-pusher folding clasp keeps the underside clean.
- Reference
- AX1477
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Bass
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 10.7mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Armani Exchange
Giorgio Armani launched A|X Armani Exchange in the United States in 1991, positioned below Emporio Armani as the group's most accessible line. Where the parent label drew on Milanese tailoring, Armani Exchange took its cues from street style and club culture, and priced itself accordingly.
Ownership took years to settle. A joint venture with Como Holdings was formed in 2005 to accelerate the line's growth, with Armani initially holding a minority stake. He bought a further quarter in 2008 and the remainder in 2014, bringing the brand fully in-house. In 2017 Armani Jeans was folded into it, consolidating the group's casual offering under one name.
The watches are made under licence by Fossil Group, the same manufacturer behind the Emporio Armani line, and they sit at a similar price point. The styling is the difference. Armani Exchange runs larger, brighter and more heavily branded than its sibling, with visible logos and bolder case treatments, which is the point rather than an oversight.
- 1991
- A|X Armani Exchange launches in the United States.
- 2005
- Presidio Holdings joint venture formed to expand the line.
- 2014
- Giorgio Armani takes full ownership of the brand.
- 2017
- Armani Jeans is folded into Armani Exchange.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Armani Exchange AX1477 Blue IP alternatives
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| Specification | AX1477 | MK6205 | RGB10103/05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £199 | £199 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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