Riedenschild chronograph men's watch steel bracelet

The first thing you notice is the contrast: a black dial set in a silver-tone stainless steel case, with the quiet confidence of a proper chronograph. This Riedenschild men's watch measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, with a round case and a bracelet in the same silver colour.

Movement and dial

Inside is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, accurate and free of any winding or adjustment. When the battery runs out, you simply replace it. The black dial reads at a glance, and the hands carry a luminescent coating, so after a little light they stay legible in the dark. Seconds run in a small separate counter, and a window shows the date. A 24-hour indication helps you tell morning from evening.

The chronograph and tachymeter

The pushers start, stop and reset the chronograph, and the minute counter runs up to 60. The tachymeter scale turns it into a tool for average speed: time one kilometre and the seconds hand points to the speed in km/h.

Case and water resistance

The case is stainless steel, so everyday perspiration and damp are no concern, and the mineral glass protects the dial well. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. It is not meant for swimming.

On the wrist

The bracelet is made of steel links and is 26 mm wide. You adjust the length by removing links, and it is worth keeping the spare ones. Our watch size guide explains how. The deployant clasp has a safety catch against accidental opening. At 42 mm it suits most men's wrists, and its understated look works as well at the office as it does at the weekend.