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Emporio Armani AX2875 Blue Silicone Strap Watch - W65579
Ref. AX2875
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Dale sits within Armani Exchange rather than the Emporio Armani line — a distinction that matters, because AX is built around younger, more directional design. This one commits fully to a single colour: the nylon case, the sunray dial and the silicone strap are all the same blue, with only the silver hands and crown offering any contrast. At 42mm across and just 8mm thick, the nylon construction keeps the weight genuinely low for the diameter — it sits on the wrist without the presence a metal case of this size would bring. The VJ20 driving it is a Seiko Instruments movement chosen for its slimness, which helps account for that flat profile. The silicone strap is embossed with brand lettering and closes with a pin buckle through standard 20mm hardware, so aftermarket alternatives are easy to find if the full-blue look is eventually too much.
- Reference
- AX2875
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Dale
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ20
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- 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 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,868), Blue Dial Watches (861) and Watches Under £100 (661).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Emporio Armani AX2875 Blue Silicone Strap alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX2875 | GW0575G1 | RGS10093/04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £99 | £100 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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?
20mm. 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.
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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