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Emporio Armani AX2651 Black IP Bracelet Watch - W65558
Ref. AX2651
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Seven millimetres thin is genuinely flat for a 42mm case, and the all-black Y-link bracelet flows into it without a visible seam, so the whole thing reads as a single unbroken piece of metal on the wrist. That profile disappears under a cuff in a way that chunkier dress watches do not. The two-pusher deployant and removable links mean it can be sized properly at home, which matters on a bracelet this integrated — a loose fit would break the line that makes the watch work.
- Reference
- AX2651
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Lexon
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant 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 2 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,727) and All Black Watches (281).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 7mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Emporio Armani AX2651 Black IP Bracelet alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX2651 | MK3492 | 1710726 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £169 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| 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.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is 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 new, at £169. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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