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Emporio Armani AX4185 Chronograph Blue Silicone Strap Watch - W65485
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The Rafael collection sits at the casual-sport end of the Armani Exchange range — watches built around colour coordination and an active fit rather than mechanical ambition. This one pairs a brushed and polished silver case with a matte navy blue dial and a matching textured silicone strap, a combination that reads as deliberate rather than incidental. At 42mm across and only 10mm deep, it sits flatter on the wrist than the chronograph pushers and sporty dial layout might suggest, and at 50mm lug to lug it will suit a medium to large wrist without feeling ungainly. The silicone strap is built to take wear — sweat-resistant and flexible, securing with a simple tang buckle that holds reliably through the kind of use the watch is designed for.
- Reference
- AX4185
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Rafael
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Silicone strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 50mm
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 Stainless Steel Watches (2,652), Chronograph Watches (990) and Blue Dial Watches (716).
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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
Emporio Armani AX4185 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX4185 | R8871621043 | FS6115 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 | £125 | £125 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Silicone strap | Silicone strap | 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.
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?
16mm. 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.
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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