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Emporio Armani Paolo AR11527 Men's Watch – 42mm Grey Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR11527
Sits in Emporio Armani’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Emporio Armani watches we list, which start at £90.
Price range £90 to £399 across 344 Emporio Armani watches in stock.The Paolo line is where Emporio Armani pitches its more dressed-down proposition — chronograph functionality on a bracelet that reads as office-appropriate rather than sporting. The two-tone finish, mixing silver and gold across the case and bracelet, is a considered choice: it gives the grey dial something warmer to sit against than plain steel would allow, and it broadens how the watch reads across different clothing. At 42mm with an 11mm profile, it wears without bulk, and the deployant clasp means the bracelet stays put through a long day without needing adjustment. The chronograph subdials and 24-hour indicator add structure to the dial layout without overcrowding it, and the luminous hands hold enough charge to be genuinely useful rather than decorative.
- Reference
- AR11527
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- 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 3 collections
This watch appears in Chronograph Watches (1,199), Two-Tone Watches (471) and Grey Dial Watches (256).
Temporarily out of stock
WATCH & WATCH is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 5 August 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Emporio Armani Paolo AR11527 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR11527 | R8873621050 | 1710729 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £189 | £189 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | 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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
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