Emporio Armani Classic Black Dial Black Leather AR1692 Men’s Watch

Emporio Armani Classic Black Dial Black Leather AR1692 Mens Watch is what to expect isn’t exactitude manufacturing as such, whilst it would be welcome. The anticipation from a high-status fashion house is a contemporary, good looking, and purposeful watch. Bonus points are given for correctness, eminence, and additional emission of style, where appropriate. This classic watch is effortlessly handsome. The stainless steel case features a clean black dial and a date window at the three-hour marker for added functionality. A black leather strap adds the finishing touch.

The sword hands of Emporio Armani Classic Black Dial Black Leather AR1692 and baton markers are finished in reflective chrome, which makes for easy reading against the classic blue background. Alas, this is only the case in lit environments, with not even a hint of luminosity being found on the face. Internally, this is powered by a Japanese Quartz unit, keeping fairly average time for a quartz watch at this price point. The chronograph function is easy to use and is accompanied by assertive moments, much like the assertive whacking tick of the second hand.

Back out to the exterior, the Armani’s Classic Black Dial Black Leather AR1692 22mm strap is next on the agenda. It comes with a resizable bracelet, with an invisible “double locking” deployment to create a completely seamless and contemporary profile without any visible buckle or clasp. Resizing is done by removing the appropriate spring-loaded pin, taking out those links, and fastening it back up again. To live with, it’s certainly a useable watch in day-to-day life and does grab attention. I didn’t take the pictures in the most inspiring of light, but still the variety of finishes on the face caught the light handsomely.

This Armani’s Classic Black Dial Black Leather AR1692 watch’s weight is appealing to me. Weighty enough to have presence, but not enough to make it a chore to wear. There are no sharp edges to catch you throughout the day, and being Quartz there’s no need to worry about winding or moving. Overall, the Emporio Armani Kappa Quartz Mens Watch is an attractive watch that can be comfortably worn as a daily. The strong stainless steel construction and 50m water resistance lends this Armani watch to be worn everywhere, from restaurants to the gym.

Bottom line: The Armani name this watch carries may have become synonymous with high-fashion, but they are a relatively unknown entity in the context of Emporio Armani Mens Watch. Indeed, at least within the darker edges of watch communities, you’ll find those who will turn their nose up at any fashion house venturing into horology.