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Emporio Armani AX7119 Bracelet And Watch Gift Set - W65216
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The Cayde collection is built around restraint — clean dials, slim profiles, nothing competing for attention. At 8mm thick, this 42mm case sits closer to the wrist than most steel-bracelet watches of its size, and the matte black dial with gold stick indexes keeps the face uncluttered enough to read as dressed-up or casual depending on what surrounds it. The gift set adds a black onyx beaded bracelet clearly designed to be worn alongside the watch rather than in place of it — the two read as a considered pairing rather than an afterthought. The Seiko VJ21 movement inside is Japanese-made, which at this level of the market matters: it is accurate, robust, and quietly better than most quartz alternatives found in comparable accessories-led watches. The link bracelet itself mixes matt and polished finishes and adjusts by link removal, so getting the right fit is worth doing once.
- Reference
- AX7119
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Collection
- Cayde
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- VJ21
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Made in Japan
- Supplied as
- Gift set
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 2 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,538) and Gold Watches (745).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- 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 AX7119 Bracelet And alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | AX7119 | RGS10009/52 | DZ2219 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £129 | £129 | £129 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather 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?
20mm. 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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