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Armani Exchange AX4703 Brown IP Bracelet Watch - W65566
Ref. AX4703
The Aria sits within Armani Exchange's more pared-back, feminine line — a rectangular case held at 34mm, coated entirely in brown IP so that the case, dial and bracelet read as a single unbroken tone. At 6mm thick, the profile is genuinely flat, which is what allows a bracelet watch of this kind to disappear under a cuff and behave more like a bangle than a timepiece. The rectangular form keeps the dial compact and legible in a way a round case this size would not quite manage, and the textured dial surface catches angled light without interrupting the overall restraint of the design. Links can be removed to dial in the fit precisely — worth doing on a bracelet intended to sit this close to the wrist.
- Reference
- AX4703
- Brand
- Armani Exchange
- Collection
- Aria
- Case size
- 34mm
- Case thickness
- 6mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Brown
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
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
- 34mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Armani Exchange AX4703 Brown IP Bracelet alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX4703 | AX4701 | 24000347 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £179 |
| Case size | 34mm | 34mm | 34mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| 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?
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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 34mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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