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Emporio Armani AR1676 Black Dial Men's Watch
Ref. AR1676
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A slim profile distinguishes this 40mm stainless steel case, which sits just 9.5mm thick — comfortable beneath a shirt cuff and unobtrusive on the wrist. The black sunray dial is arranged with silver-tone stick indices and Roman numerals at three, six, and nine o'clock, with the Emporio Armani eagle at twelve. A small seconds sub-dial sits at six o'clock. The mineral crystal is scratch-resistant, and an 18mm stainless steel bracelet fastens with a deployant clasp.
- Reference
- AR1676
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 9.5mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- 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 2 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (2,812) and Stainless Steel Watches (2,706).
Temporarily out of stock
WATCH & WATCH is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 14 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Emporio Armani AR1676 Black Dial alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR1676 | 18740-307 | RGS10003/06 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £150 | £149 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh bracelet | Leather strap |
| This watch | 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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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