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Emporio Armani Luigi AR1507 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Ceramic

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Emporio Armani

Emporio Armani Luigi AR1507 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Ceramic

Ref. AR1507

Among our 283 Emporio Armani watchesThis watch£174
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A 43mm round case in high-tech black ceramic keeps the profile consistent across every surface, with the fixed ceramic bezel sitting flush against the matte black dial. Baton indices and silver-toned hands sit against the black background, with three sub-dials tracking seconds, minutes, and a 24-hour display. The date window falls between four and five o'clock. Luminous hands aid low-light reading, and a mineral crystal sits above the dial. The ceramic link bracelet, 22mm at the lug, fastens with a push-button deployment clasp. The case measures 11mm thick.

Reference
AR1507
Brand
Emporio Armani
Case size
43mm
Case thickness
11mm
Lug width
22mm
Case material
Ceramic
Case shape
Round
Dial
Black
Crystal
Mineral
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Chronograph, Date
Water resistance
50m
Bracelet / strap
Ceramic bracelet
Strap colour
Silver
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.

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Also in 3 collections

This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,707), Chronograph Watches (1,047) and Ceramic Watches (105).

What the specifications mean

Strengths

  • Luminous hands and markers for low light

Worth knowing

  • 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
  • 43mm sits at the larger end
Best forTiming thingsEveryday wear
Less suited toSwimmingSmall wrists

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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 explained

Will 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 compared

Does 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 compared

What 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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