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Emporio Armani AX5735 Gold Plated Blue Dial Bracelet Watch - W65520
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The Leila line from Armani Exchange sits where accessories and watches meet — rectangular case, integrated bracelet, the overall language of a bangle rather than an instrument. At 27mm it falls comfortably at the smaller end, slim enough at 6.9mm to stack neatly or wear alone without commanding the wrist. The blue sunray dial against the polished yellow-gold PVD does most of the visual work: the colour shifts between slate and cobalt depending on where the light catches it, giving the piece more movement than something this restrained might suggest.
- Reference
- AX5735
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Leila
- Case size
- 27mm
- Case thickness
- 6.9mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Square
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ21B
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- 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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Emporio Armani Leila range (8), Watches Under 37mm (1,395), Women's Watches (1,281), Blue Dial Watches (716), Gold Watches (500) and Rectangular & Square Watches (372).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 27mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- 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 AX5735 Gold Plated Blue alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX5735 | ES5364 | LB08011/05 |
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| Price | £149 | £149 | £153 |
| Case size | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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?
12mm. 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 women'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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