Riedenschild skeleton men's watch 42 mm black leather strap

Stainless steel in black, cool and slightly weighty on the wrist, set against a soft black leather strap: that is the first impression of this Riedenschild men's watch. The case is round, 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, and the dial is skeleton style, so part of the mechanism shows through. If you like the look, you can compare it with the rest of our men's skeleton watches.

Reading the dial

The hands sit in front of the open workings, so telling the time stays easy. Seconds run in a small off-centre sub-dial, and an opening in the dial lets you watch the balance wheel moving. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back shows the movement from the other side.

Automatic movement

There is no battery. The Miyota 82S5 automatic calibre winds as you wear it, and you can also wind it by hand with the crown, which helps if it has sat unworn for a few days. The power reserve keeps it running for a while once taken off. After that it stops, and you simply wind it and reset the time. The seconds hand keeps moving while you pull the crown out, so you set the time to the nearest minute rather than the exact second.

Strap and build

The black leather strap is 20 mm wide. It softens and develops character with wear, but keep it dry to make it last. The case is stainless steel, which resists corrosion, and the mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks. Water resistance is 5 ATM, enough for rain and splashes. Take it off before swimming.

On the wrist it suits a shirt or a suit, and the leather strap keeps it smart without being stiff. A 42 mm case fits most men's wrists, so it works as a daily watch as well as a dressier choice for evenings out.