Riedenschild men's watch chronograph 20 ATM 43 mm black dial

If you are looking for a gift for a man who likes a watch with some technical substance but a calm, uncluttered look, this Riedenschild chronograph is a sound choice. It comes in a presentation box, and its black dial and silver-tone case keep things refined rather than showy. If the recipient favours this style, you can browse more men's silicone strap watches alongside it.

Reading the dial

The black dial gives the hands plenty of contrast. Both the hands and the hour markers are luminescent, so after exposure to light they stay legible in the dark. The small seconds sit in their own sub-dial, the date appears in a small window, and a 24-hour display makes it easy to tell morning from evening. The chronograph is operated with two pushers, and the minute counter runs up to 60. The rotating bezel lets you track elapsed time: set the marker opposite the minute hand at the start, then read the time that has passed directly. Inside is a TMI VD57 quartz movement, which keeps reliable time without any attention. When the battery weakens, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals.

Case and strap

The stainless steel case measures 43 mm across and 12 mm thick, a good presence on medium to large wrists. The glass is mineral. Water resistance is 20 ATM, so it copes with the pool and the sea at the surface, though it is not meant for diving, and the crown and pushers should not be operated in water. The black silicone strap is practical for active days and rinses clean under fresh water. The width between the lugs is 22 mm, worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap.

It is a watch for every day, equally at home at the office and at the weekend, with a sporty, technical look that never feels loud.