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Emporio Armani Aviator Meccanico AR60028 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Leather
Ref. AR60028
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 344 Emporio Armani watches in stock.The Aviator Meccanico name signals intent: a dressy automatic with enough visible movement to justify wearing it. The skeleton dial opens the case up to show the self-winding mechanism beneath, which is the whole point of carrying an automatic at this end of the market — the movement becomes part of what you look at rather than something hidden behind a solid dial. At 43mm in black PVD, it sits squarely on the wrist without dominating. The 71g weight means the leather strap will feel more present than the case itself by mid-afternoon — lighter than most steel automatics of this diameter, which helps across a long day. The 24-hour subdial adds a second time zone or AM/PM distinction to what would otherwise be a straightforward three-hander, giving the layout a functional reason for its busyness rather than decoration alone.
- Reference
- AR60028
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Black PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- 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 (4,868), Stainless Steel Watches (3,133), Automatic Watches (1,750), Leather Strap Watches (1,037), Automatic Watches Under £500 (336) and All Black Watches (291).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
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
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Price history
This watch is currently at its highest recorded price. It was £229 on 13 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  AR60028 | RGS10078/04 | PWRAA0123 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £299 | £294 |
| Case size | 43mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap |
| Power reserve | — | — | 40 hours |
| 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedIs 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 £229 and £299, today it's £299.
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