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Known for his androgynous or gender-bending designs, it didn’t take long for Giorgio Armani’s label to make it to the high fashion scene. Giorgio Armani SpA, co-founded with Sergio Galeotti, has taken Hollywood by storm as the 80s rolled around. Soon the company explored other branches of fashion besides haute couture. With its famous diffusion line in 1991, Armani Exchange was born to cater to the American market. Not long after, AX watches were launched and the rest, as they say, is history. Here are 10 items worth checking out.
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Street
This modish quartz timepiece pairs well with a smart-casual ensemble. Street features a 46-millimeter diameter body, mineral crystal glass, and textured blue dial. Complementing this cool tone are the silver hands and baton markers. The Armani Exchange logo is printed on a greyish strip stretching from the nine o’clock position to the date window at three o’clock. Apart from being quite durable, Street is also water resistant up to 50 meters. Its trendy leather strap comes in an elegant shade of brown. This one is one of the most popular pieces among Armani Exchange’s offerings.
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Harper
Be it a casual or formal event, Harper’s minimalist and effortless appeal has got you covered. This quartz watch has a 38-millimeter-wide stainless steel case, coated with robust PVD (physical vapor deposition) in a rose gold hue. It also features a polished white dial and three hands in the same rose gold color. The look is finished with a white leather strap and a strong mineral crystal glass cover. Harper stands out among other Armani Exchange watches for its fresh design and its ability to endure a water depth of 50 meters.
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Maddox
This is a youthful piece for those who want to indulge a little in life. The Maddox is handcrafted with a case and band made with smooth stainless steel. These strong materials guarantee the longevity of the product and will make any owner proud. The black dial, white hands, and blue band add a touch of sophistication to the overall exterior of the watch.
This watch also has a Japanese quartz movement to ensure accurate time daily and a mineral crystal to protect the dial. In addition, this product is water-resistant to 100 meters, which is ideal for those days where an accident may occur. The imperishable components, rich details, and the splendid quality of the Maddox watch make it a perfect addition to any collection.
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Lola
Polished in silver-tone stainless steel, the slender and slinky Lola ladies’ watch is all about modern minimalism. The watch pairs a chic mesh bracelet and shiny sunray dial. Sleek indexes mark the hours along with small sparkling gemstones that exude a glamorous vibe. Encased in anti-scratch mineral glass and powered by quartz movement, this Armani Exchange watch is expected to last a long time while remaining punctual.
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Hampton
With a classy, textured silver dial, the 46 millimeter Hampton quartz watch is just the right mix of unmistakable style and simple elegance. Its baton markers are in a lighter gunmetal tone, while the minute and hour hands are slightly darker to enhance readability. Hampton’s minimalistic aesthetic shows even on the date window at the three o’clock position. While it is encased in stainless steel, the timepiece also has a fine PVD coating in the same stylish gunmetal hue of its hands.
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Drexler
Featuring a chronograph dial and a striped inner dial with a dark-textured finish, the Drexler timepiece is a cultured choice for men with a bold sense of style. The outer bezel is in a handsome matte grey shade while the whole 44-millimeter case is in sleek silver, brilliantly complementing the stainless steel bracelet.
The Armani Exchange logo sits at the crown and the two push-down buttons for the chronograph feature, plated with rose gold, radiate sophistication. This watch comes with a mineral crystal dial cover and can resist water up to 100 meters, making it an ideal companion even when you’re swimming.
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Dress
Finding a watch with stylish yet delicate details can be a difficult task. However, the label’s two-toned Dress watch with a width of 36 millimeters is bound to surpass any woman’s expectation. The round watch has a rose gold crown and bezel, along with a contrasting silver-plated dial. Embellishments are kept at a minimum to keep the product’s contemporary look. Slender hour, minute, and seconds hands enhance the quartz watch’s elegance.
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Cayde
This watch is another excellent example of Armani’s less-is-more approach. Cayde’s long linear indexes for hours and the thin hour, minute, and seconds hands in silver provide a dainty and polished look. At a width of 42 millimeters, the timepiece isn’t too large and is bound to look perfect on anyone’s wrist. Another distinguishing feature of this item is its fantastic sunburst finish on its blue dial, giving it a suave feel. The strap is a classic dark brown leather with brown-colored stitching.
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ATLC
Inspired by pop art, ATLC should be your newest acquisition if you swear by bold designs. The eye-catching watch comes with a quartz movement and an edgy layout. Its 46-millimeter diameter displays a fresh design representative of the brand’s new motif – “New energy, same spirit.” In addition, the pointed hour and minute hands complement the large crown, showing the avant-garde theme of the watch. The case and strap feature a silicon material while the glass is made of mineral crystal. This model comes in a striking black shade as well.
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Active
The clean and slender Active watch is a stunner for the sporty type. While most chronograph pieces do not come with a date function, this quartz watch has a date window between the four and five o’clock positions. To top it off, it is unaffected by water up to 50 meters.
Sleek, youthful, and fashionably modern, Armani Exchange watches perfectly captures the soul of its parent company. While there is no shortage of watches with posh tones or suave designs under this sub-label, there is also no compromise on quality. These timepieces truly let you express your individualism like no other brand out there.