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Emporio Armani Gianni T-Bar AR1486 Women's Watch – 32mm White Dial Ceramic
Ref. AR1486
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The Gianni T-Bar line is Armani's clearest expression of the monochromatic minimal — every element reduced to what remains when you take everything away. Here, white polished ceramic runs unbroken from case to bracelet, the mother-of-pearl dial continuing that logic inward: the same pale lustre, rearranged by light rather than interrupted by it. At 32mm and a shade under 8mm deep, this sits flat against the wrist and disappears under a sleeve. The ceramic bracelet is noticeably lighter than steel of the same width, which over a day's wear matters more than it sounds on paper.
- Reference
- AR1486
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 7.5mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Ceramic
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Mother-of-pearl
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Ceramic bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly 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 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,338), Watches Under 37mm (1,677), Women's Watches (1,574), Watch Price Drops (345) and Ceramic Watches (101).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £199 on 11 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  AR1486 | 1782699 | 1502726 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £149 | £149 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Ceramic bracelet | Mesh 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?
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 comparedWhat 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, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £149 and £199, today it's £149.
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