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Emporio Armani AX4174 Sync Sketch Black Strap Watch - W65562
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Sync collection sits at the casual end of the Armani Exchange range, built around lightweight resin rather than steel and aimed squarely at everyday wear without the weight or formality that metal brings. At 44mm it reads as a bold, modern sports watch, but the resin case keeps it noticeably light on the wrist in a way a same-sized stainless case would not. All black throughout — case, dial, strap — the chronograph subdials and date window sit flush against the matching dial, readable without drawing attention to themselves. The patterned silicone strap is practical and flexible from day one, and a simple tang buckle means no fiddling with fine adjustment.
- Reference
- AX4174
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Sync
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in the Emporio Armani Sync range (8), Chronograph Watches (990), Watches 44mm and Over (695) and All Black Watches (254).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani AX4174 Sync Sketch Black alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX4174 | 1791456 | FS6093 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £134 |
| Case size | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | 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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