Emporio Armani World Explorer AR11589 Men's Watch – 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Emporio Armani AR11589 World Explorer Emporio Armani AR11589 watch combines a 42mm stainless-steel case and bracelet with a black dial, GMT and dual-time functions, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 24-hour scale. Its quartz movement, mineral crystal and 100m water resistance make it suited to everyday wear, while the deployment clasp and luminous hands and markers add practical convenience.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ GMT and dual-time functions add useful travel flexibility
- ✓ A cohesive, substantial design
- ✓ 100m water resistance supports everyday wear and swimming-related use as stated in the supplied information
- ✓ Luminous hands and hour markers improve legibility in low light
Key Specifications
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating, 24-hour scale, green and black insert
- Clasp
- Deployment clasp with push button
- Strap
- Silver stainless-steel bracelet
- Weight
- 157g
- Crystal
- Mineral with date magnifier
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- GMT, dual time, date, hour, minute and second
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Dial colour
- Black
- Case diameter
- 42mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Water resistance
- 100m (10 ATM)
- Manufacturer product code
- AR11589
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for buyers who want a men's watch with a 42mm presence and stainless-steel bracelet.
- ✓ Suitable for travellers who value GMT and dual-time displays.
- ✓ Worth considering for shoppers who prefer quartz convenience and a date function.
- ✓ A sensible option for those wanting 100m water resistance for general everyday use.
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Design and build
The Emporio Armani AR11589 watch has a substantial 42mm round stainless-steel case with an 11mm thickness and a matching silver stainless-steel bracelet. The black dial creates a strong contrast with the silver case, while the green and black 24-hour bezel insert gives the World Explorer design a more adventurous character.
A deployment clasp with push button is specified for the bracelet. At 157g, this is a watch with a noticeable wrist presence rather than an especially lightweight option.
Functions and everyday wear
GMT and dual-time functions make the watch particularly relevant to travellers or anyone who regularly tracks another time zone. The date display adds a useful everyday function, and the date magnifier is included with the mineral crystal specification.
The supplied information lists 100m (10 ATM) water resistance, plus luminous hands and hour markers for low-light visibility. The quartz movement should also appeal to buyers who prioritise straightforward everyday operation over mechanical watchkeeping.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.