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Emporio Armani Tazio AR5988 Men's Watch – 46mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR5988
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At 46mm across and 13mm thick, this is a substantial round case that sits with real presence on the wrist. The fixed bezel is black ion-plated and carries a tachymeter scale, contrasting cleanly with the silver-tone stainless steel case and bracelet. The black dial is organised around three chronograph sub-dials tracking seconds, minutes, and hours, with a date window between four and five o'clock and the Emporio Armani eagle at twelve. Luminous hands and indices aid reading in low light. The bracelet fastens with a butterfly deployment clasp, and the lug width runs to 24mm. Water resistance is rated to 50 metres.
- Reference
- AR5988
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed tachymeter
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- WATCH & WATCH
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Made in Japan
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 (4,868), Stainless Steel Watches (3,133), Chronograph Watches (1,199) and Watches 44mm and Over (802).
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
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
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| Specification |  AR5988 | 1710651 | 1530336 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £133 | £137 | £139 |
| Case size | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| 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 comparedWhat size strap does it take?
24mm. 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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