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Emporio Armani AR11197 Quartz Black Dial Women's Watch
Ref. AR11197
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Stepping up in Emporio Armani's range
The 32 mm rose gold-toned case sits at just 7 mm thick, giving it a low, flush profile on the wrist. The fixed bezel and 14 mm mesh bracelet, fastened with a push-button deployment clasp, share the same warm rose gold tone throughout. The black mother-of-pearl dial has a starry motif with rose gold accents, and the eagle logo sits at 12 o'clock. A two-hand display keeps the layout clean. Mineral glass covers the dial, and the watch carries a 50-metre water resistance rating.
- Reference
- AR11197
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 7mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Deployant 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,616), Watches Under 37mm (1,693), Women's Watches (1,593) and Gold Watches (665).
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| Specification |  AR11197 | BU10114 | RLB10007/07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £179 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | 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?
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?
14mm. 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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