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Armani Exchange AX2611 Gold Plated Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W62110
Ref. AX2611
The Drexler is Armani Exchange's case for wearing gold without ceremony — a chronograph built around contrast, with the black dial set against full yellow gold PVD across the case and bracelet so the effect reads clearly at a distance. At 44mm with a 50mm lug-to-lug span and 170 grams on the wrist, this is a watch that makes its presence felt. It suits medium to large wrists, and the deployment clasp with dual push-button releases keeps that weight secure through the day. Link adjustment is done by adding or removing individual pinned links, which is slower than a tool-free system but results in a cleaner fit once dialled in. The Miyota JS25 movement inside is a Japanese quartz calibre with a strong reliability record — accurate, low-maintenance, and well suited to a watch used daily without much thought given to it.
- Reference
- AX2611
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Drexler
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- JS25
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 50mm
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
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 50mm lug-to-lug keeps the 44mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Armani Exchange AX2611 Gold Plated alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX2611 | 98A245 | AX2611 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £185 | £185 | £185 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| 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?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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?
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.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 50mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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