Riedenschild men's chronograph watch 42 mm steel bracelet

An all-black watch like this one works with almost anything: dark jeans and a grey knit, a charcoal suit, or a plain tee at the weekend. The Riedenschild is a men's chronograph with a 42 mm round case, a black dial and a black stainless steel bracelet.

Reading the dial

The black background keeps the time easy to read. The hands are luminescent, so after some light exposure they stay visible in the dark. Seconds run in a separate subdial, the date sits in a small window, and a 24-hour display helps you tell day from night. The two pushers control the chronograph, with a minute counter up to 60. The tachymeter scale turns the stopwatch into a speed gauge: start it at a kilometre marker, stop it at the next, and read your average speed opposite the seconds hand.

Movement

Inside is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, which keeps accurate time without any winding. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time.

Bracelet and clasp

The black bracelet is 26 mm wide and made of links, so you shorten it by removing a few. Keep the spare links in case you need them later. The deployant clasp has a safety lock that prevents accidental opening. Not sure about fit? Our watch size guide explains how to size the bracelet and judge a case diameter.

Case and durability

The stainless steel case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a standard size for a men's watch, finished in black. The mineral glass protects the dial through daily wear, and the steel is untroubled by sweat or everyday damp. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes. For swimming, take it off.

With its sporty, technical look, this is a watch for every day, at the office or out at the weekend.