Emporio Armani Mario AR11306 Men's Watch – 43mm Navy Dial Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Emporio Armani AR11306 Mario Emporio Armani AR11306 watch combines a silver stainless steel case and bracelet with a navy dial, quartz movement and chronograph functionality. Its 43mm case, 141g weight and 50m water resistance suit everyday wear, while the date, tachymeter, 24-hour subdial and luminous hands add useful detail.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Straightforward everyday timekeeping
- ✓ Useful functionality
- ✓ Stainless steel case and bracelet create a cohesive, durable-looking design
- ✓ 50m water resistance is suited to everyday splashes and hand washing
- ✓ Reading the time in low light
Key Specifications
- Clasp
- Butterfly deployment
- Weight
- 141g
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph, tachymeter, date and 24-hour subdial
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Dial colour
- Navy
- Case diameter
- 43mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Strap material
- Stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50m (5 ATM)
- Manufacturer product code
- AR11306
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for buyers who prefer a larger 43mm watch with noticeable wrist presence.
- ✓ Suitable for everyday wear where a stainless steel bracelet and butterfly deployment are preferred.
- ✓ Well suited to shoppers wanting chronograph and date functionality without choosing a specialist sports watch.
- ✓ The navy dial and silver case work for casual and smart-casual outfits.
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Design and wearing experience
The Mario Emporio Armani AR11306 watch has a substantial 43mm round stainless steel case with a silver finish, navy dial and fixed tachymeter bezel. At 12mm thick and 141g, it is a noticeable watch rather than a discreet or lightweight option.
Its stainless steel bracelet is secured by a butterfly deployment clasp, giving the design a coordinated appearance. The 22mm lug width and luminous hands and indices add practical detail to the overall presentation.
Functions and everyday practicality
Quartz power keeps the timekeeping arrangement straightforward, while the chronograph adds stopwatch functionality. The dial also provides a date display, 24-hour subdial and tachymeter function, giving it more versatility than a simple three-hand watch.
The stated 50m (5 ATM) water resistance is appropriate for everyday splashes, rain and hand washing, but it should not be treated as dive-watch protection. Mineral crystal is specified for the dial, and the available product information does not state a sapphire alternative.
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.