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Emporio Armani Classic Chronograph AR2454 Men's Watch – 43mm Grey Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR2454
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Stepping up in the same dial colour
A 43mm round case in grey PVD sits at a measured 11mm thick, wearing with reasonable compactness for its diameter. The grey dial carries chronograph subdials alongside a date display, with luminous hands and markers for low-light legibility. A fixed gunmetal-tone bezel frames the mineral crystal. The stainless steel bracelet runs in matching grey tones and fastens with a push-button deployant clasp. Water resistance stands at 50 metres. At 175g, the watch has a solid, substantial feel on the wrist.
- Reference
- AR2454
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Grey PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Grey
- 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.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (2,812), Stainless Steel Watches (2,706), Chronograph Watches (1,029), Watch Price Drops (257) and Grey Dial Watches (223).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Emporio Armani's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £179 on 7 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Emporio Armani Classic alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR2454 | MK6359 | GS00086/06 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £144 | £139 | £139 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| 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 comparedIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
WATCH & WATCH at £144, against £179 at Watch Enclave. Two UK retailers stock this reference.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £144 and £179, today it's £144.
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