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Emporio Armani Diver Chronograph AR80050 Men's Watch – 43mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
Ref. AR80050
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.A diver-styled chronograph in Armani's house idiom: the silhouette borrows from tool-watch tradition while the execution stays firmly in everyday dress territory. The ion-plated case and bracelet read as a coordinated set rather than a patchwork of finishes, and the rotating bezel gives the dial an architectural frame that the chronograph sub-dials sit within neatly. At 12mm thick it wears closer to the wrist than most watches at this diameter and with this many complications, which means it passes under a cuff without the usual negotiation. The deployant clasp is worth noting — at 43mm and with a steel bracelet, the bracelet carries some weight, and a secure closure rather than a push-button buckle makes a real difference over a long day.
- Reference
- AR80050
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Black
- 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 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Chronograph Watches (914), Sports Watches (696), Dive Watches (499) and Dive Watches Under £300 (69).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Emporio Armani's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Emporio Armani Diver alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification |  AR80050 | R8853100023 | RGS10002/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £209 | £199 | £199 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| 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?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
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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