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Emporio Armani Gianni T-Bar AR11608 Women's Watch – 32mm Eggshell Sunray Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR11608
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Stepping up in Emporio Armani's range
The Gianni T-Bar collection takes its name from the T-shaped lug structure that joins case to bracelet without a conventional strap junction — a small architectural decision that gives the whole piece the continuous, unbroken line of a bangle rather than a watch wearing a bracelet. At 32mm and 8mm deep, it sits close and flat against a smaller wrist, the cream sunray dial and crystal pavé accents reading more as jewellery than instrumentation. The butterfly clasp releases cleanly on two buttons, and link removal is done by pin rather than a tool-free system, so initial sizing is a job for a jeweller rather than the kitchen table.
- Reference
- AR11608
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 8mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Cream
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Gem set
- Yes
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.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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| Specification |  AR11608 | 1782698 | 1502726 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 | £149 | £149 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What 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 new, at £159. There is nothing to compare it against today.
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