Eichmüller automatic men's watch white dial leather 42 mm

The best thing about this Eichmüller is how little it asks of you. There is no battery to replace and no daily fuss: you put it on, and the automatic movement winds itself as you go about your day. It is a men's watch with a 42 mm stainless steel case, a white dial and a brown leather strap, and it suits an ordinary weekday as easily as a Saturday out.

Winding, power reserve and the date

The movement charges from the motion of your wrist, and you can also wind it by hand using the crown, which is handy for restarting it after a few days in the drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while once you take it off. If it does stop, wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps sweeping while the crown is pulled out, so you can set the time to the minute. The date sits in a small window on the white dial, which stays clear and easy to read. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back lets you see the movement at work.

Case, strap and fit

The round case is 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a standard size for a man's wrist. If you are unsure, our watch size guide will help you decide. The case is silver-coloured stainless steel, and the mineral glass protects the dial well day to day. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so rain and splashes are fine, but it is not meant for swimming.

The brown leather strap softens and gains character with wear. Keep it dry to make it last. The lug width is 20 mm, worth noting if you fancy a spare strap later on.

Wind it, wear it and forget about it: that is the idea here, and it works well from the office to the weekend.