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Emporio Armani Mario AR80045 Men's Watch – 43mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR80045
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 Mario collection sits at the sportier end of Emporio Armani's line — chronograph pushers, substantial proportions, a bracelet that reads as purposeful rather than decorative. The blue dial against gunmetal hardware is a considered pairing, cooler in tone than the more common navy-and-gold combination and easier to coordinate with casual or business-casual dress. At 175g on the wrist, this is a watch that announces itself physically. That weight suits the 43mm case well enough, though it is worth knowing before you commit — some wearers find a steel chronograph of this heft comfortable by the afternoon; others find it tiring. The deployant clasp with push-button release helps distribute it evenly and keeps the fit consistent throughout the day.
- Reference
- AR80045
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gunmetal
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- 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 4 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Chronograph Watches (914) and Blue Dial Watches (701).
International shipping available
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani Mario AR80045 alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR80045 | R8853151004 | MK5720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £209 | £199 | £219 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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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 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.
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