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Emporio Armani AX4186 Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W65484
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A|X sits beneath Emporio Armani in the Armani family, a label aimed at a younger, more casual market and built through Fossil Group rather than in any proprietary studio. The AX4186 belongs to the Sync collection: a straightforward urban chronograph with no particular lineage to invoke, designed to look purposeful on the wrist without demanding much of the owner. At 10.9mm thick it sits flatter than most chronographs at this diameter, which means it clears a shirt cuff without the usual negotiation. The black dial keeps things readable — three sub-dials against matte black, baton indices, date tucked low between four and five. At 170g on the steel bracelet, it has enough weight to feel considered rather than hollow, though link removal will require a tool or a jeweller rather than simply a buckle punch.
- Reference
- AX4186
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Sync
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 10.9mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 170g
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 the Emporio Armani Sync range (14), Stainless Steel Watches (3,133) and Chronograph Watches (1,199).
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Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX4186 | R8873621052 | 1792276 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £179 |
| 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.
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.
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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