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Armani Exchange Chronograph Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Ref. AX4331
Part of the Lady Banks collection, the AX4331 pairs a chronograph with a mother-of-pearl dial in a way that makes the complication decorative as much as functional — the subdials break up the iridescent surface rather than dominating it, and the crystal-set hour markers catch light without reading as overly dressy. At 36mm with a 40mm lug-to-lug span, it sits close on the wrist, and the two-tone finish — silver-tone steel meeting rose gold PVD — gives it enough warmth to work against skin tones that cooler silver alone would not flatter. At 120 grams it has more presence than the typical fashion bracelet watch, and the deployant clasp makes that weight easy to manage daily.
- Reference
- AX4331
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Lady Banks
- Case size
- 36mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- 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
- Lug-to-lug
- 40mm
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.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 36mm suits most wrists
- 40mm lug-to-lug keeps the 36mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Armani Exchange Chronograph Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch alternatives
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| Specification | AX4331 | AX4331 | 1782759 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £219 | £209 |
| Case size | 36mm | 36mm | 36mm |
| 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?
18mm. 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 40mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 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 women's, though at 36mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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