Round-UpTop 10 Armani Exchange Watches with Contemporary Flair
Fashionably modern, youthful and chic, Armani Exchange watches brilliantly capture the spirit of the Armani label. While there is no dearth of timepieces with swanky tones or suave styles under this sub-label, there is also no compromise on quality. Armani Exchange watches truly let you express your individualism like no other brand out there
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Giorgio Armani, the venerated icon of the international fashion industry, co-founded Giorgio Armani SpA with Sergio Galeotti during the mid-70s. Notable as the designer who made fashion androgynous or gender-bending, it only took his label a few years to become synonymous with high fashion. As the 80s rolled around, Armani had already taken Hollywood by storm. Soon his brand branched out into several other spheres besides haute couture. By 1991, with its famous diffusion line, Armani Exchange was born to cater to the American market. Consequently, Armani Exchange watches were launched and the rest, as they say, is history.
Armani Exchange is exclusively targeted towards the younger generation—from the rebellious teen to the adventurous 20-something—finding inspiration from the very genesis of the brand when Giorgio Armani deconstructed gender roles in the fashion industry and broke the rules. In one rare interview with GQ magazine in 2015, Giorgio Armani said about his understanding of style, “It’s not easy to define the creative process. Instinct is an essential component.” Furthermore, he added, “I’ve always appreciated the ability to do more with less. I like everything that is simple, that isn’t loud, that can be appreciated up close. My creative process is a continuous reinvention of this basic idea.” This gives us a little taste of what this popular brand’s aesthetic is all about, which can clearly be seen in the watches from Armani Exchange.
Just last year, Armani Exchange launched its spring/summer collection during a pool party in W South Beach, Miami, with its brand ambassadors Martin Garrix, the famed Dutch record producer and DJ, and popular model and actress, Cara Delevingne. According to designer Armani, they “are ideal representatives of the spirit of A|X. They are charismatic and always able to relate and narrate—each in their own way—the tastes, vitality and creativity of young people.” In the same vein, Armani Exchange watches are modish and unique, and these are 10 fashionable ones that you should check out.
Active
This sporty-looking watch with a 44mm case has a robust mineral crystal glass and an immersed, dual-layered dial in black. As its silver linear indexes mark the hours, the minutes are indicated in small silver indexes towards the perimeter, and it has three sub-dials. The clean and slender Active watch is truly a stunner. While most chronograph timepieces do not come with a date function, this quartz watch has a date window between the four o’clock and five o’clock positions. Its stainless steel case has a PVD coating in a lovely shade of black, which matches the dial as well as the tough rubber strap. Pairing this watch with any smart casual outfit would get you that dapper look anywhere. To top it off, it is unaffected by water up to 50m.
ATLC
With a diameter of 46mm, this striking watch comes with a quartz movement. The dial’s edgy layout, which has been inspired by pop art, includes the launch year of Armani Exchange. The ATLC’s fresh design is truly representative of this brand’s motif—’New energy, same spirit’. Moreover, the pointed minute and hour hands not only enhance the look of this dial, but also go well with the watch’s large crown. Sporting a mineral crystal glass and the same silicone material on the case as well as the strap, this white-coloured timepiece will be a fine addition to any youngster’s casual ensemble. This model in Armani Exchange watches comes in an eye-catching black shade as well.
Cayde
An excellent specimen of Armani’s less-is-more approach, this round timepiece boasts a fantastic sunburst finish on its blue dial, giving it a suave look. With only long linear indexes for hours and the thin hour, minute and seconds hands in silver, this quartz watch has a polished bezel and an elegant crown. Cayde’s size, at a width of 42mm, isn’t too large or dainty, and it’s bound to look perfect on anyone’s wrist. Another distinctive feature of this timepiece is its dark brown leather strap with brown-coloured stitching. With a mineral crystal glass, this watch is water resistant up to 50m.
Dress
Finding that elegant timepiece that fits your fashion sensibility can be a difficult task. However, Armani Exchange’s two-toned Dress watch with a width of 36mm is bound to surpass any woman’s expectations. The round timepiece has a rose gold bezel and crown, along with a contrasting silver-plated dial. Minimal embellishments above the straight hour as well as the slender hour, minute and seconds hands lend the watch a contemporary and elegant look. Moreover, this quartz watch comes with an 18mm steel mesh bracelet that enhances its elegance. Fitted with a mineral crystal glass, the PVD-coated case is water resistant up to 50m.
Drexler
This quartz timepiece with a chronograph complication has a textured grey dial with rose gold hour indexes, along with the three hands in the same hue. The outer bezel is in a lovely matte grey shade while the whole 44mm case is in sleek silver, beautifully complementing the stainless steel bracelet. The crown etched with the Armani Exchange logo, along with the two push-down buttons for the chronograph feature—all plated with rose gold—exude sophistication. The date aperture is clearly visible on the sub-dial in the six o’clock position. While the Drexler comes with a mineral crystal dial cover, it is also resistant to water up to 100m, making it an ideal companion even when you are swimming.
Hampton
With a tasteful, textured silver dial, this 46mm quartz watch is just the right mix of simple elegance and unmistakable style. Its baton markers are in a lighter gunmetal hue, while the hour and minute hands are slightly darker to enhance readability. Its date window at the three o’clock position does not take away from the Hampton‘s minimalist aesthetic. While it is encased in stainless steel, the watch also has a fine PVD coating in the same gunmetal colour of its hands. The same coating has also been applied to its bracelet. Exceedingly stylish, the watch also has a scratch resistant mineral crystal glass and is resistant to water up to a depth of 50m.
Lola
Rose gold is not just an elegant colour, it is also incredibly versatile. While most Armani Exchange timepieces come with rose gold accents on the crown or the hour hands, this 36mm quartz watch has been fashioned entirely in rose gold, perfect to pair with the ensemble of your choosing, be it formal or casual. Its analogue display with applied baton markers and small embellishments add distinctiveness to the polished rose gold dial. Enhancing Lola’s classiness are the sub-dials at six, nine, and three o’clock. Its stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp has an additional PVD coating in rose gold. The same goes for the stainless steel case of the body. While its glass is made of mineral crystal, it is also resistant to water up to 50m.
Maddox
The textured blue dial with golden baton markers signifying the hours make this round timepiece look quite up-to-the-minute, pardon the pun. While it has a diameter of 46mm, the date aperture in the six o’clock position makes this quartz watch appear even classier. The Maddox watch’s black leather strap with a pin buckle effortlessly complements the gold-coloured outer bezel as well as the polished stainless steel body and crown. Its flat mineral crystal glass, the luminescent coating on the hour and minute hands, and its resistance to water up to 100m are brilliant features as well.
Harper
A watch that’s elementary yet trend-setting, this one will help you redefine your style quotient. It comes with an analogue display without any indexes. Its unmatched versatility will go well in an office setting or even at a casual event. With a 38mm-wide stainless steel case, which has been coated with sturdy PVD in a rose gold hue, this quartz watch has a polished white dial and three hands in the same rose gold tone. It also comes with a white leather strap. Even though Harper is the definition of modish and stands out among other Armani Exchange watches, it can endure a water depth of 50m and has a robust mineral crystal glass cover that stays protected from scratches.
Street
Pulling off a smart-casual ensemble will be a breeze when you pair it with this timepiece. With a diameter of 46mm, this quartz timepiece’s immersed blue dial has a textured finish. Complementing this magnificent tone are the silver-coloured baton markers along with the silver hands. The Armani Exchange logo is printed on a greyish strip stretching from the nine o’clock position to the date window at the three o’clock position. Along with its mineral crystal glass, Street is also water resistant up to 50m. Apart from being quite sturdy, it comes with a trendy leather strap in an elegant shade of brown. This one is quite a sought-after piece among Armani Exchange’s offerings.
If you are looking for voguish timepieces with analogue displays and without the overtly expensive price tag that comes with most of them, Armani Exchange watches should definitely be your choice. From classic styles with modern variations to bold designs, these watches will give you an enviably unique appeal.
