Emporio Armani Luigi AR1979 Men's Watch – 46mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Emporio Armani AR1979 Luigi Emporio Armani AR1979 watch combines a prominent 46mm stainless steel case with a blue dial, chronograph sub-dials and a gunmetal mesh bracelet. Its quartz movement, date display and luminous hands make it practical for daily use, while 50m water resistance supports rain and routine splashes.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Straightforward everyday timekeeping
- ✓ Chronograph sub-dials add useful timing functionality
- ✓ Stainless steel mesh bracelet with deployment clasp gives a secure, coordinated finish
- ✓ Luminous hands and hour markers improve visibility in low light
Key Specifications
- Clasp
- Deployment clasp
- Strap
- Gunmetal stainless steel mesh
- Weight
- 129g
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, date, hour, minute, second and 24-hour display
- Dial colour
- Blue
- Case diameter
- 46mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Water resistance
- 50m (5 ATM)
- Luminous features
- Luminous hands and hour markers
- Manufacturer product code
- AR1979
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for buyers who prefer a large 46mm watch with a noticeable wrist presence.
- ✓ Suitable for everyday commuting, office wear and casual use where 50m water resistance is sufficient.
- ✓ Well suited to shoppers wanting chronograph functionality without a mechanical movement.
- ✓ The mesh bracelet and gunmetal finish suit buyers seeking a contemporary, coordinated look.
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Design and wearing experience
The Luigi Emporio Armani AR1979 watch has a bold 46mm round stainless steel case with a gunmetal finish, giving it a strong wrist presence. Its blue dial provides contrast against the case and includes chronograph sub-dials and a date display.
At 129g, it is a substantial watch rather than a discreet one. The stainless steel mesh bracelet, 22mm lug width and deployment clasp create a coordinated everyday configuration, while the 12mm case thickness maintains a relatively balanced profile for its diameter.
Functions and everyday practicality
The quartz movement is a sensible choice for straightforward daily timekeeping, and the combination of hour, minute, second, date, 24-hour and chronograph functions gives the dial useful versatility.
Mineral crystal is suited to normal everyday wear, while the supplied 50m (5 ATM) water-resistance rating is appropriate for rain and routine splashes. Luminous hands and hour markers should also make the time easier to read in low-light conditions.
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.