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Emporio Armani AX2470 Chronograph Two Tone Bracelet Watch - W65583
Ref. AX2470
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 £399 across 344 Emporio Armani watches in stock.Armani Exchange's Hampton line sits in A|X's range of bold, urban-leaning chronographs — large-cased pieces designed to read clearly on the wrist rather than disappear into an outfit. At 46mm the case makes no attempt at subtlety, and the gold PVD finish against a black grid-textured dial gives it the kind of contrast that works well in low light as much as direct sun. The two-tone bracelet does the most interesting work here. Brushed silver-tone links alternating with gold-tone polish means the bracelet does not read as a uniform block, and the interplay keeps it from looking flat as it moves. The chronograph subdials are arranged neatly across the dial without crowding it, and the A|X logo sitting at three o'clock doubles as a design anchor rather than an afterthought.
- Reference
- AX2470
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Hampton
- Case size
- 46mm
- 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
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Emporio Armani Hampton range (17), Back in Stock (4,868), Chronograph Watches (1,199), Watches 44mm and Over (802), Gold Watches (688) and Two-Tone Watches (471).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 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 AX2470 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX2470 | 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 |
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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.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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