Armani Exchange Black Dial Leather Strap AX2101 Men’s Watch
Loud, bold, elegant and classy – that was my first impression of the Armani Exchange Black Dial Leather Strap AX2101 Men’s watch. The brand name ‘Armani’ spells fashion and the watches from this brand are stylish dress watches that are sure to enhance your style quotient.
One of the reasons I picked out this watch from the impressive line-up that Armani Exchange brand offers is the sleek black dial of this watch. I think we guys are partial to the colour black, which absolutely will never go out of style. It is so versatile that it can accessorize any outfit, be it casual or formal wear. Black is the colour of choice for most men precisely due to this aspect.
The Armani Exchange AX2101 watch design is professional, yet understated but certainly noticeable with the stainless-steel case, well contrasting the black dial. The steel case is not shiny but a dulled matte finish which keeps the overall understated look intact. Although black, the dial is easy to read.
The silver coloured stick-like hour markers and simple hands lend a great degree of legibility to the watch. Arabic numerals denote the minutes. All the detailing on the dial is in a contrasting white adding to clarity. The A/X logo sits at 12 o’clock position while the brand name itself is printed on a silver band placed in the middle at 9 o’clock position. A framed date window sits at 3 o’clock marker.
A good quality black leather strap with buckle clasp completes this stylish timepiece. It is a large watch at 46mm diameter, although it was the right size and a comfortable fit for me. I prefer a leather strap to a bracelet – I think it adds a touch of elegance to a watch.
Dress watches offer basic functionality and are purchased for their stunning looks rather than features. The AX 2101 offers the basic functionality of telling the time and the date. It is water resistant to 50 meters which is good enough protection in case you get caught in the rain. The watch being powered by a quartz movement keeps accurate time. A scratch resistant mineral crystal keeps it looking good all the time.
The AX 2101 I purchased from Downunderwatches.com arrived in a neat little box. I couldn’t help thinking how it would make a great gifting idea. If you need a basic watch with a classy look to wear every day, the Armani Exchange Black Dial Leather StrapAX2101is just the right one. It’s a versatile piece and wouldn’t look out of place with a suit and tie or with smart casuals.
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In response to your request for a review on my purchase from DOWNUNDERWATCHES I can say the following, I address myself for this particular watches to DOWNUNDERWATCHES since they claim to be Australia's premier online watches store. This particular model is not available in store in Australia, not that I know off, therefore the advertised Australia's premier online watch store induce me to believe that the item was available in Australia but only from online orders. It turn out not to be so but from Singapore apparently. So, the claim that delivery is made within three days turn out to be three weeks. This detail should be indicated clearly to people in Australia. Other than that the delivery was made by DHL and the watch received in good condition some ten days latter. The watch is exactly as I expected it would be, well packaged, no complaint whatsoever to make about it. It would be better for the retailer to indicate that the delivery to Australia will required two weeks instead of saying next to day of dispatching leaving the impression that the goods is from an Australian distributor which physically it is not. Orient watches are not well represented in Australia by retailers if not at all. Seiko dominates the market amongst other brand. Orient is no more made in Japan as it was in the past, the factory with the name Epson is now in Thailand, the product is still of high quality and genuine as it has been expected from the original manufacturer in previous years from Japan. Epson has absorbed the brand name Orient which remains nevertheless a high quality product originally exclusively from Japan. Orient watches are of high quality until today.
Hi Patrice,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad the watch arrived in good condition and met your expectations. We also appreciate your notes about delivery times and origins—this helps us improve how we communicate shipping details for our Australian customers.
The watch was as good as I expected, being refurbished and works accurately with minor blemishes. "Downunderwatches" is Singapore based, so I was surprised to have to pay additional fees for the foreign import.
Hi Herman,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear the watch is working well and meets your expectations. We understand the surprise with the import fees and appreciate your understanding regarding international shipping.
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