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Emporio Armani AR0431 Classic Men's Watch
Ref. AR0431
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A large round case in stainless steel, measuring 46mm across and 10mm thick, gives this Maximus series chronograph a substantial presence on the wrist. The black dial carries day and date displays alongside the chronograph sub-dials, all read through a mineral crystal. A black leather strap, 22mm wide, fastens with a traditional tang buckle. The movement is quartz, and water resistance is rated to 30 metres.
- Reference
- AR0431
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- 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 (3,229), Stainless Steel Watches (3,088), Chronograph Watches (1,182), Leather Strap Watches (1,005) and Watches 44mm and Over (798).
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
Emporio Armani AR0431 Classic alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR0431 | 1791721 | PEWJF0005703 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £129 | £129 | £125 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Leather strap |
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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 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 men'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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