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Emporio Armani Mario AR70002 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Ceramic
Ref. AR70002
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The round 43mm case and fixed bezel are both cut from black ceramic — lightweight, hard-wearing, and finished to a high gloss. At 11mm thick, the proportions sit neatly on the wrist. The tachymeter scale runs around the bezel, while the deep black dial arranges three sub-dials tracking seconds, minutes, and a 24-hour display. Rose gold-tone hands and stick indices carry a luminous treatment, and the date window sits at an angle between four and five o'clock. The mineral crystal sits above a Japanese quartz chronograph movement. A black ceramic link bracelet with a push-button deployment clasp continues the monochromatic look across the wrist.
- Reference
- AR70002
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Ceramic
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Ceramic bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- 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 3 collections
This watch appears in Chronograph Watches (1,171), Watch Price Drops (316) and Ceramic Watches (99).
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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
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £219 on 5 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
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| Specification |  AR70002 | 1792192 | 1530218 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £139 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Ceramic 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?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
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 & WATCH at £139, against £219 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 £139 and £219, today it's £139.
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