Riedenschild chronograph men's watch black leather strap

The first thing you notice is how the black dial sits against the silver-tone case: calm, high contrast and easy to read at a glance. This is the Riedenschild chronograph, a men's watch with a 45 mm round case, a black leather strap and a quartz movement, Miyota OS21 by name.

What you can read on the dial

The hands are luminescent, so after some time in the light they stay legible in the dark. A small window shows the date, and the 24-hour display makes it easy to tell morning from evening. The chronograph runs from the two pushers, and its minute counter goes up to 60.

Quartz movement

The Miyota OS21 keeps steady time without any winding or fuss. When the battery eventually runs low, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals while the case is open.

Case and size on the wrist

The stainless steel case measures 45 mm across and 11 mm thick, a confident presence that suits medium to large wrists. If you are unsure, the watch size guide will help you decide. The mineral glass sits over the dial, and water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and handwashing. For swimming, take it off.

Leather strap

The black leather strap is 22 mm wide and softens and shapes itself to your wrist as the weeks go by. Keep it dry where you can, as leather lasts longer that way.

It is a watch you can wear from the office to the weekend without a second thought, and it arrives in a presentation box, which makes it a tidy gift too.