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Emporio Armani AR1879 Classic Chronograph Men's Watch
Ref. AR1879
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A 43mm stainless steel case in brushed and polished finishes keeps the proportions solid without feeling heavy on the wrist. The silver-white dial carries a chronograph layout with analogue display, and the watch closes on a matching stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp. Quartz movement drives the stopwatch function with reliable everyday accuracy. Water resistance sits at 30 metres, suited to light splashes and daily wear.
- Reference
- AR1879
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,472), Stainless Steel Watches (2,890), Chronograph Watches (1,128) and Silver Dial Watches (651).
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| Specification |  AR1879 | 1530411 | 1792093 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £179 | £175 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Mesh 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.
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