Eichmüller automatic men's watch brown leather 42 mm 5 ATM

This Eichmüller is a men's automatic watch that asks very little of you day to day. There is no battery to replace, the 42 mm case is only 12 mm thick, and the black dial with a date window keeps the essentials easy to read at a glance.

Movement and functions

The automatic movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. You can also wind it by hand with the crown, which helps if the watch has been in a drawer for a few days. A power reserve keeps it running for a while after you take it off, and once it has stopped you wind it, then set the time. The seconds run in a small sub-dial, set off-centre. The date shows in a window, and a 24-hour display lets you tell day from night. A transparent case back shows the mechanism when you turn the watch over. If you like this kind of movement, see our men's automatic watches for similar models.

Case, strap and robustness

The round case is stainless steel in a gold-tone finish, and at 42 mm it suits most men's wrists. Steel resists corrosion, and the mineral glass stands up to scratches better than plastic. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes but not swimming. The brown leather strap softens and takes shape with wear. Keep it dry to make it last, and note the 20 mm width between the lugs if you ever want a replacement.

The plain styling goes with most outfits, so you can wear it every day, at work or at the weekend.