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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 £100.
Price range £100 to £359 across 232 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 & 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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Leather Strap Watches (854), Watch Price Drops (252) and All Black Watches (224).
Temporarily out of stock
WATCH & WATCH is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 29 July 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
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 lowest recorded price. It reached £299 on 14 August. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Emporio Armani Aviator Meccanico AR60028 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR60028 | ME3098 | RA-AC0F16S30B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £229 | £239 | £225 |
| Case size | 43mm | 44mm | 41.6mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Leather strap | Leather 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.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £229 and £299, today it's £229.
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