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Armani Exchange Chronograph Two-Tone Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Ref. AX2821
The 40mm stainless steel case pairs a silver-tone body with a gold-tone bezel, continuing through the bracelet in alternating two-tone links fastened by a push-button deployment clasp. The matte champagne dial carries baton indices and the subsidiary sub-dials of the chronograph layout, with luminous hands aiding legibility in low light. A date window sits alongside the stopwatch function. Mineral crystal covers the dial, and the watch is water resistant to 50 metres.
- Reference
- AX2821
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial
- Cream
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Warranty
- 2 years
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.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,706), Chronograph Watches (1,029), Two-Tone Watches (397) and Champagne & Cream Dial Watches (148).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £185 on 12 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Armani Exchange Chronograph Two-Tone Stainless Steel Mens Watch alternatives
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| Specification | AX2821 | RGB10104/24 | R8853153003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £219 | £225 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
14mm. 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, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £185 and £219, today it's £219.
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