Which is better for everyday wear?

The Emporio Armani AR11079. Quartz needs no winding, and the date window is handy daily. The Kenneth Cole stops if you leave it off for a day or two.

Which keeps better time?

The Emporio Armani. Quartz typically drifts a few seconds a month. Automatic movements like the Kenneth Cole's commonly drift several seconds a day.

Is the Kenneth Cole worth the extra?

It has ranged from $147.65 to $155.57 since October 31, 2026, a spread of about $8. Whether it is worth more than the Emporio Armani depends on its current price, which was not provided. Pay the premium for the skeleton dial and automatic movement, not for accuracy.

Which is better for swimming?

The Kenneth Cole, at a stated 50 m. That covers splashes and brief immersion, not swimming. The Emporio Armani's water resistance rating is not specified, so keep it away from water.

Both are stainless steel with mineral-grade or unspecified crystals. The quartz watch is cheaper to keep running; the automatic can last decades but needs servicing every several years.

No. Only the Emporio Armani AR11079 has a date, at 6 o'clock. The Kenneth Cole skeleton dial has no date window.

Emporio Armani AR11079 vs Kenneth Cole The Thompson Skeleton Automatic

Buy the Emporio Armani AR11079 if you want a low-maintenance everyday watch with a date window and a black PVD finish. Buy the Kenneth Cole Thompson if you want a visible automatic movement and a silver-tone bracelet. The Kenneth Cole has ranged from $147.65 to $155.57 since October 31, 2026; no current Emporio Armani price was provided, so compare it against that range before deciding.

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