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Emporio Armani Luigi AR11272 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR11272
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A round stainless steel case at 43mm wide and 9mm thick keeps the profile slim on the wrist. The glossy finish catches light cleanly, and a fixed bezel frames the black dial without interruption. Hour markers take the form of simple baton indexes, and three hands complete a restrained, uncluttered layout. The date sits at six o'clock. Mineral glass covers the dial. The 22mm stainless steel mesh bracelet fastens with a deployment clasp and drapes with the flexibility that mesh allows. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.
- Reference
- AR11272
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 9mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
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 (3,707) and Stainless Steel Watches (2,794).
Temporarily out of stock
Watch Enclave is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 23 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 9mm is unusually slim for a 43mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani Luigi AR11272 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR11272 | 1710753 | GW1066G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £169 | £175 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone 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?
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.
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