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Emporio Armani Ceramica AR1401 Women's Watch – 38mm Black Dial Ceramic
Ref. AR1401
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 £359 across 394 Emporio Armani watches in stock.A 38mm round ceramic case in polished black forms the foundation here, with a case thickness of 12mm giving it a solid, substantial presence on the wrist. The fixed ceramic bezel frames a black dial carrying chronograph sub-dials alongside a date function, with luminous hands aiding legibility in low light. An 18mm lug width leads to a ceramic bracelet secured by a butterfly deployment clasp. Mineral crystal sits above the dial, and the Miyota JS25 quartz movement drives all functions. Water resistance stands at 30 metres.
- Reference
- AR1401
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case material
- Ceramic
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Miyota JS25
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Ceramic bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,392), Chronograph Watches (1,352), All Black Watches (345) and Ceramic Watches (112).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £179 on 3 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Emporio Armani Ceramica AR1401 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR1401 | GW0950L1 | 5295363 |
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| Price | £229 | £225 | £236 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Ceramic bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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.
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, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its highest recorded price. It's ranged between £179 and £229, today it's £229.
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