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Emporio Armani Chronograph Gold-Tone Steel Mens Watch
Ref. AX2137
Sits in Emporio Armani’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Emporio Armani watches we list, which start at £90.
Price range £90 to £359 across 281 Emporio Armani watches in stock.The Hampton line is Armani Exchange's answer to the oversized chronograph that reads across a room — bold geometry, maximum contrast, minimum fuss. Black dial against gold PVD case, baton indices, the AX stamp at twelve: everything here has been kept deliberately sparse so the proportions carry the watch rather than the decoration. At 46mm it is a large case, but 9mm of thickness keeps it closer to the wrist than the diameter suggests, and the bracelet's weight — 136 grams in total — reads as substance rather than bulk once it is on. The black dial's texture gives it something to catch in changing light, and the chronograph subdials sit cleanly enough that the face does not feel overcrowded despite the scale. Lume is present on the hands but should not be relied upon in genuine darkness; this watch is designed to be seen in daylight or under artificial light, not to navigate by.
- Reference
- AX2137
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Hampton
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 9mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
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 the Emporio Armani Hampton range (8), Chronograph Watches (990), Watches 44mm and Over (695) and Gold Watches (500).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 9mm is unusually slim for a 46mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
Emporio Armani Chronograph Gold-Tone Steel 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 | AX2137 | 1792061 | 47539/SL/R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £209 | £229 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 47mm |
| 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 |
Your new watch
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?
20mm. 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.
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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