Eichmüller automatic watch for men black dial

The case is stainless steel in a gold-tone finish, and the strap is black leather that starts out fairly firm and softens as it adapts to your wrist. This Eichmüller is an automatic men's watch with a Miyota 8215 movement and a black dial, rated to 5 ATM water resistance.

Reading the dial

The black dial keeps the display plain and quick to read. The hands are luminescent, so after exposure to light they stay visible in the dark. A small window shows the date. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would.

Movement and winding

There is no battery to replace. The automatic movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist, and you can also wind it by hand with the crown, which is handy if the watch has been left in a drawer. Once taken off, it keeps running on its power reserve for a while. After that it stops, and you simply wind it and reset the time. The seconds hand keeps sweeping while the crown is pulled out, so you can set the time to the exact minute. The transparent case back lets you see the movement when you turn the watch over.

Size and fit

The round case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists. If you are unsure, our watch size guide will help you check. The lugs are 20 mm apart, which is the figure to note if you ever want a replacement strap.

Care and water

Stainless steel stands up well to corrosion. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes, but this is not a watch for swimming. Keep the leather strap dry as far as you can, since moisture shortens its life.

With its black dial and gold-tone case, it works from the office through to the weekend without needing a change of watch.