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Emporio Armani AR1786 Black Dial Chronograph Men's Watch
Ref. AR1786
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A 43mm polished stainless steel case houses a black dial marked with silver-tone Roman numerals and three chronograph sub-dials tracking running seconds, 30-minute intervals, and a 12-hour accumulator. The date window sits at an angle between four and five o'clock. At 10mm thick, the case sits relatively flat on the wrist. The bracelet is a stainless steel chain-link design, 22mm wide, fastening with a butterfly deployment clasp. A mineral crystal sits over the dial, and the watch carries 30 metres of water resistance.
- Reference
- AR1786
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly 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 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (2,812), Stainless Steel Watches (2,706) and Chronograph Watches (1,029).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani AR1786 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 |  AR1786 | 1792192 | MK6359 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £139 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| 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 comparedWhat 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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