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Emporio Armani AR0157 Black Dial Ladies Classic Watch
Ref. AR0157
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A rectangular case in polished silver-tone stainless steel keeps proportions compact at 25mm wide, sitting neatly on the wrist. The flat mineral crystal sits flush above a matte black dial, where Roman numeral markers and silver-tone hands provide clean legibility. A small seconds sub-dial sits just above the six o'clock position, adding quiet structure to the layout. The polished stainless steel link bracelet, 22mm at the lugs, fastens with a push-button butterfly clasp. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.
- Reference
- AR0157
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 25mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Rectangular
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,381), Stainless Steel Watches (3,481), Watches Under 37mm (1,870), Women's Watches (1,784) and Rectangular & Square Watches (505).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 25mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- 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 AR0157 Black Dial alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR0157 | MK4718 | 1782847 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £129 | £129 | £135 |
| Case size | 25mm | 25mm | 25mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh bracelet |
| This watch | 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?
22mm. 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
WATCH & WATCH is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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