Emporio Armani AR0527 – Black Mens Watch Chronograph

Armani have a solid reputation for making quality watches, and the AR0527 is no exception.

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The watch has a great look to it, with a high quality black rubber strap, brushed steel case, and a black dial to complete the look. It's feels good when worn and it has all the usual little bits of additional detail on it that differenciates it from other brands.

The first thing that you notice about this watch is that the strap is not made of metal, but instead it is solid rubber. On the middle of the strap the Emporio Armani branding is impressed, but the lettering is not large enough to take away from the beauty of the watch. One advantage to the strap is that it is comfortable to wear for extended periods, and does not catch the hairs on your arm. The inside of the strap has a great textured criss-cross pattern that is slightly raised, and this grips the wrist pretty well to keep the dial nice and centered. It is well designed and complements the rest of the watch.

Being a men's chronograph watch, the most noticeable features on the front of the AR0527 dial are the three sub dials. Black in color but with white hands, they stand out against the black face. The chronograph works well, and the overall look of the watch is enhanced by their presence. The large white hands of the watch are silvertone metal at the outside, with an all metal silvertone second hand. The date is also present on the dial, which is always handy to have. Again, the Emporio Armani branding on the watch face is small enough to not overpower the looks of the piece but understated enough to draw the eye – this really is a great looking watch.

Other Info

The AR0527 is certified water resistant up to 50m, but I wouldn’t risk it with such a beautiful watch! In any case, it comes with a two year guarantee from Armani so you are covered against breakage. The back of the watch has the raised Armani logo and it is huge, taking up the entire area. It is a nice touch and the attention to detail even in this area is impressive.

Overall

The combination of great looks, solid functions, and attention to detail mark this model out as one of the best looking mens watches available today. You have to take a look at the full sized image of the watch to get an idea of the all the little details that are present on this watch. If you are looking for an elegant watch with a bit of class, the Armani Ar0527 is a great choice.