Men's watch Riedenschild silicone strap 43 mm chronograph

You finish a swim at the lido, towel your wrist dry and the watch is still ticking, strap rinsed under the tap in seconds. That is the kind of day the Riedenschild chronograph is built for: a 43 mm quartz men's watch with a black dial, a black silicone strap and 20 ATM water resistance.

Movement and timing

The quartz movement is a TMI VD57, so the time stays accurate without winding. The chronograph runs from the two pushers, with the minutes counter going up to 60. The rotating bezel doubles as a timer: line its marker up with the minute hand, then read off the time elapsed.

Reading the dial

Black gives strong contrast against the hands. Both hands and hour markers are luminescent, so after some time in the light they stay readable in the dark. You also get a date window, a 24-hour display to tell day from night, and a small seconds sub-dial.

Case and water resistance

The round stainless steel case is two-tone, 43 mm across and 12 mm thick, which suits medium to large wrists. The mineral glass protects the dial day to day. With 20 ATM water resistance you can wear it for swimming at the pool or the sea, but not for diving, and it is best not to operate the crown under water.

Silicone strap

The black silicone strap is 22 mm wide and made for active use. A rinse under clean water is all it needs after the gym or a run. If you like the look, you can browse more men's watches on silicone straps.

Day to day, it works for jogging, DIY and weekend motorsport viewing alike, and its bold chronograph styling makes it an easy gift for anyone who likes a sporty wrist.