Eichmüller men's watch black leather strap 42 mm black dial

Picture the morning train, a coffee in one hand, and a quick glance at your wrist to check the time and the date. On the Eichmüller, the black dial makes that glance instant, with a small window showing the day of the month. It is an automatic men's watch in a 42 mm stainless steel case, driven by a Miyota 8215 movement.

What you see on the dial

The black dial has a sunray finish, so the reflection shifts as the light changes during the day. It is analogue, with a date window and nothing else to distract you. The case is round and silver-coloured, and the mineral glass keeps the face clear.

Size and toughness

At 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, the case suits most men's wrists without sitting too tall under a cuff. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. For swimming, take it off first.

The movement inside

There is no battery to replace. The Miyota 8215 is wound by the movement of your arm, and you can also wind it by hand with the crown, handy if the watch has sat in a drawer for a few days. It has a power reserve, so it keeps running for a while once you take it off. If it stops, wind it and reset the time. The seconds hand keeps sweeping while you set the time, so you set it to the minute rather than the second. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back shows the mechanism at work. If you like this kind of watch, have a look at our men's automatic watches too.

Strap

The black leather strap softens and moulds to your wrist over the first weeks. Keep it away from water and it will last far longer. The width between the lugs is 20 mm, worth noting if you ever want a spare strap.

It works as an everyday watch, at the office on weekdays and with jeans at the weekend. It comes in a presentation box, so it is ready to give as a gift.