Riedenschild chronograph men's watch 45 mm leather strap

All black, 45 mm across and clearly a chronograph: that is the first impression of this Riedenschild. The black stainless steel case, black dial and black leather strap give it a dark, purposeful look, and it sits comfortably among our men's leather strap watches.

Dials, hands and functions

The black dial is easy to read at a glance. The hands are luminescent, so after a little time in the light they stay visible in the dark. A window shows the date, and a 24-hour display helps you tell day from night. The chronograph starts, stops and resets with the pushers, and its minute counter runs up to 60. Inside is a Miyota OS21 quartz movement, which needs nothing from you beyond a new battery when the old one runs out.

Case, strap and water resistance

The round case measures 45 mm across and 11 mm thick, and it has a mineral glass. It is a noticeable size, so check it against your wrist if you have a slim one. The black leather strap is 22 mm wide and softens to your wrist over the first weeks of wear. Keep it away from water to make it last. Water resistance is 5 ATM: rain and splashes are fine, but do not swim with it.

It suits a sporty or active day, from a hike to a weekend out, and its chronograph styling will appeal to motorsport fans. It comes in a presentation box, which makes it easy to give as a gift.