Eichmüller automatic men's watch 42 mm white dial

The first thing you notice is the clean white dial set against a silver-coloured steel case and a warm brown leather strap. It reads as a classic, easy-going automatic, and at 42 mm it has real presence on the wrist without being oversized. This is an Eichmüller men's watch powered by a Miyota 8215 automatic movement, with a date window on the dial.

Reading it and wearing it

The white dial keeps things sharp and legible at a glance. The hands carry a luminescent coating, so after some light exposure they stay visible in the dark. The date sits in its own window. The round stainless steel case is silver in colour, 12 mm thick, with a mineral glass front. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which means it copes with rain and splashes, but it is not meant for swimming. The leather strap measures 20 mm between the lugs, which is the figure to have in mind if you ever want to swap it, and it will soften and take on your wrist's shape over the first weeks. Keep it away from water to make it last.

The movement inside

There is no battery to replace. The Miyota 8215 winds itself as you move, and you can also wind it by hand with the crown, handy if the watch has been sitting in a drawer. Once you take it off, the power reserve keeps it running for a while. If it does stop, wind it and reset the time. The seconds hand keeps sweeping while you pull the crown out, so you can set the time to the minute. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back shows the movement at work. If this style appeals, you will find more like it among our men's automatic watches.

It suits daily wear, whether that means the office or a weekend out, and its plain dial and brown strap sit comfortably with both shirts and casual clothes.