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Emporio Armani AR11707 embraces the sensual, mid-century geometry that made vintage cocktail timepieces an enduring symbol of Italian evening glamour. Eschewing the conventional circular framework, its elongated 24mm oval case establishes an immediate, statuesque presence on the wrist. The polished yellow-gold-tone finish wraps around a softened, pebble-like bezel that flows seamlessly into the case architecture without aggressive angles or intrusive crown guards.
The dial execution remains disciplined and intentionally restrained. A warm champagne sunray finish radiates outward from the center, catching shifting ambient light across its brushed grain. Applied yellow-gold baton markers share space with stylized Roman numerals at three, six, and nine o’clock, anchored by the iconic Giorgio Armani eagle emblem presiding at twelve. By opting for a clean two-hand handset and omitting a running seconds hand, the dial eliminates visual jitter, reinforcing a relaxed, unhurried reading of time.
Brand: Emporio Armani
Gender: Women
Brand Origin: Italy
Series: Dress / Cocktail
Additional Information: Sculpted Oval Case, Beads-of-Rice Link Bracelet, Minimalist 2-Hand Layout
Model: AR11707
Movement: Quartz
Movement Source: Japan
Power Reserve: Approx. 2 to 3 Years (SR521SW / Silver Oxide Battery)
Precision: ±20 seconds per month
Features: 2-Hand Analog Timekeeping, Applied Hour Markers, Sunray Finished Dial
Engine: Japanese Quartz Caliber
Case Size: 24.0 mm
Lug-to-lug: 32.0 mm
Case Thickness: 7.0 mm
Band Width: 10 mm
Band Type: Bracelet
Dial Color: Champagne / Gold Sunray
Case Color: Gold-Tone
Band Color: Gold-Tone
Bezel: Fixed
Bezel Color: Gold-Tone
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel (Ion Plated)
Case Material: Stainless Steel (Ion Plated)
Band Material: Stainless Steel (Ion Plated)
Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 ATM / 3 Bar (Splash Resistant)
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Watch Style: Cocktail / Fashion Dress
Weight: Approx. 45 g
Warranty: 2-Year International Manufacturer Warranty
Case Back: Solid (Snap-On Stainless Steel)
Case Shape: Oval
Clasp: Jewelry Fold-Over Clasp
Crystal: Mineral Glass
Crown: Mineral Glass
Known By: AR11707, AR-11707, Emporio Armani Oval Gold-Tone
Emporio Armani’s horological catalog emerged in 1997 as a natural extension of Giorgio Armani’s revolutionary approach to modern Italian tailoring. While the primary runway collections redefined menswear and evening attire through fluid, unconstructed silhouettes and muted color palettes, the timepiece division was established to translate that specific Milanese aesthetic into daily wear.
Rather than treating watches as disposable fashion items, the Milan fashion house structured its collections around enduring neoclassical and mid-century architectural codes. The women’s jewelry watch sub-series, to which the AR11707 belongs, draws direct inspiration from the refined cocktail pieces of the 1960s and 1970s. During that golden era of evening design, watchmakers prioritized integrated bracelets, sculpted oval cases, and jewelry-like articulation over bulky utilitarian proportions.
At the heart of the AR11707 resides an ultra-compact, two-hand Japanese quartz movement engineered specifically for ultra-slim case profiles and dependable timekeeping. Solid-state electronic regulation forms the backbone of this caliber, relying on a precision-cut synthetic quartz crystal resonator vibrating at the standardized frequency of 32,768 Hz. An integrated circuit counts these stable microscopic oscillations, translating them into regulated electric pulses that power a high-efficiency miniature stepping motor.
By deliberately configuring the movement as a two-hand execution—omitting both a running seconds hand and mechanical calendar complications—the caliber significantly reduces internal gear train friction and current draw. The micro-motor only needs to pulse periodically to advance the reduction gears for the hour and minute hands. This streamlined kinetic architecture dramatically extends operational battery life while maintaining an accuracy rating within ±20 seconds per month under standard ambient temperatures.
Powered by a long-life silver-oxide button cell, the movement operates
