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Emporio Armani Minimalist AR11573 Men's Watch – 42mm Black Dial Leather
Ref. AR11573
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A round 42mm case in black ion-plated stainless steel keeps things lean at just 8mm thick, sitting close to the wrist without bulk. The matte black dial carries silver-tone Roman numerals and baton markers alongside three silver hands, with a date window at three o'clock. Luminescent hands and markers aid low-light reading. A mineral crystal sits over the dial, and a genuine black calfskin strap, 22mm wide, fastens with a black IP pin buckle. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.
- Reference
- AR11573
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Citizen Miyota GM14
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,077), Stainless Steel Watches (3,051), Leather Strap Watches (1,006) and All Black Watches (300).
What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 8mm is unusually slim for a 42mm case
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- 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 Minimalist AR11573 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR11573 | MK3178 | RGS10009/52 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £133 | £132 | £129 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather 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.
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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