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Emporio Armani AR60006 Automatic Men's Watch
Ref. P5027-AR60006
The AR60006 sits within Armani's Meccanico line, the house's attempt to put a working automatic movement on display rather than hide it behind a closed dial. The Miyota 8N24 that drives it is a skeleton-finished calibre, so the sunray dial opens at the centre to show the gear train in motion — a reasonable proposition at 43mm, where there is enough dial real estate for the movement to read clearly rather than cluttered. The exhibition caseback lets the rotor be watched from the other side, and the 42-hour power reserve means a watch worn most days will rarely need winding by hand. At 13mm thick it sits with a degree of presence on the wrist, which suits the proportions. The butterfly clasp on the bracelet adjusts without tools and lies flat under a cuff, which is where the 30m rating signals this belongs — on dry land, kept well clear of the pool.
- Reference
- P5027-AR60006
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 13mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 8N24
- Functions
- Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Watch Home
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
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.
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 43mm sits at the larger end
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| Specification |  P5027-AR60006 | 98A146 | 47569/LB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £269 | £250 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 43.8mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 42 hours | — | — |
| This watch | 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 42 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What 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.
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