Riedenschild chronograph men's watch black dial 44 mm

The links of this Riedenschild bracelet are black stainless steel, and so is the 44 mm round case they sit against, which gives the whole watch a solid, uniform look. It is a men's chronograph with a black dial, a date window and a TMI VD53 quartz movement inside.

Reading it at a glance

Black behind pale hands makes for good contrast, and both the hands and the hour markers are luminescent, so after some time in the light they stay readable in the dark. Seconds run in their own small sub-dial. There is a date window, plus a 24-hour display that helps you tell day from night. The two pushers run the chronograph, and its minute counter goes up to 60. The tachymeter scale turns timing into speed: time one kilometre, and the seconds hand points to your average speed in km/h.

Case, glass and water

At 44 mm across and 12 mm thick, the case has real presence and suits medium to large wrists. Stainless steel copes with sweat and everyday damp, and the mineral glass protects the dial. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing. It is not meant for swimming.

On the wrist

The bracelet is 22 mm wide and fastens with a deployant clasp fitted with a safety catch, so it will not pop open by accident. To adjust the fit, remove one or more links as explained in our watch size guide, and keep the spare links in case you need them later. The quartz movement keeps accurate time without any fuss. When the battery runs down, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals.

With its metal bracelet, this is an easy watch to wear every day, from the office to the weekend. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it handy as a gift.