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Emporio Armani World Explorer AR11606 Men's Watch – 43mm White Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR11606
Sits in Emporio Armani’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Emporio Armani watches we list, which start at £100.
Price range £100 to £359 across 232 Emporio Armani watches in stock.The World Explorer line is Emporio Armani's more tool-oriented proposition — watches that carry the house's design sensibility into territory that expects a little more resilience than a dress piece can offer. The two-tone case and bracelet give this one a particular character: the gold-tone fixed bezel reads against the silver links in a way that suits a more dressed-up context without refusing a weekend entirely. At 43mm and 11.9mm thick, it sits cleanly on the wrist without the bulk that a full chronograph stack often brings, and 99g on a deployant bracelet distributes that weight well across a day. The cream dial with its sub-dial layout gives the chronograph function enough visual room to remain legible, and the lume on hands and markers means it does not fail in the dim light of a restaurant.
- Reference
- AR11606
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Two-tone
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Two-tone
- 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 Chronograph Watches (914) and Two-Tone Watches (362).
Temporarily out of stock
Watch Enclave is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 19 August 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani World Explorer AR11606 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR11606 | R8853100022 | MTFD1F501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £219 | £219 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric 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?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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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