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Armani Exchange AX2456 Automatic Bracelet Watch - W65458
Ref. AX2456
The Hampton collection is Armani Exchange's answer to a specific brief: put visible mechanical movement behind a dial that reads immediately as a fashion object. The open skeleton layout does exactly that, letting the gear train and balance wheel show through against the black dial, framed in rose gold PVD that runs continuously from case to bracelet. At 46mm and 164.9 grams on the wrist, this is a watch that makes itself known. The Miyota-family automatic inside is a sensible choice for this kind of piece — self-winding, battery-free, and robust enough for daily wear without demanding the attention a finer movement would. The deployant clasp and adjustable bracelet links mean the fit can be dialled in properly, which matters when the watch carries that much weight.
- Reference
- AX2456
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Hampton
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Rose gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Rose gold
- 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
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
Armani Exchange AX2456 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX2456 | I00901B | RGS10059/70 |
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| Price | £195 | £199 | £199 |
| Case size | 46mm | 44mm | 47mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
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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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
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.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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