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Emporio Armani Luigi AR1979 Men's Watch – 46mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR1979
Sits in Emporio Armani’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Emporio Armani watches we list, which start at £90.
Price range £90 to £399 across 338 Emporio Armani watches in stock.A broad 46mm round case in grey ion-plated stainless steel, 12mm thick, sits with some presence on the wrist. The dark blue dial carries three chronograph sub-dials measuring 60 seconds, 30 minutes, and 24-hour intervals, with a date window placed between four and five o'clock. Grey luminous hands and index hour markers keep the layout readable in low light. Scratch-resistant mineral glass covers the dial. The grey gunmetal mesh bracelet is 22mm wide and fastens with a tang buckle. Water resistance stands at 50 metres.
- Reference
- AR1979
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Grey PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Enclave
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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,077), Stainless Steel Watches (3,051), Chronograph Watches (1,171), Blue Dial Watches (845), Watches 44mm and Over (824) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (208).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £145 on 11 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  AR1979 | 1530349 | 1792079 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £185 | £199 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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 Enclave 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 highest recorded price. It's ranged between £145 and £189, today it's £189.
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