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Armani Exchange AX1479 Gunmetal IP Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W65556
Ref. AX1479
Part of the Armani Exchange Bass collection, this watch is built around an octagonal case — a shape that pushes it away from the round-dial mainstream and gives it a harder, more architectural character than the brand's plainer siblings. At 40mm and just 10.7mm deep, it sits flatter than its 168.8-gram weight might suggest, and the all-brown PVD finish runs consistently from case to bracelet, so the watch reads as a single object rather than a case mounted on a strap. The black dial provides the only contrast, and the GMT hand adds a second time zone without complicating the face. Sizing is handled through removable links, and the two-pusher deployant clasp keeps the underside clean against the wrist.
- Reference
- AX1479
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Bass
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 10.7mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Brown PVD
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- GMT, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Deployant 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
- Second time zone for travelling
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Armani Exchange AX1479 Gunmetal IP alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX1479 | MK6205 | 1710736 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
14mm. 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.
Is 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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