Riedenschild men's automatic watch black dial 42 mm

The caseback of this Riedenschild is a transparent one, so the automatic movement, a Miyota 8219, is visible when you turn the watch over. It is a men's watch with a round stainless steel case in silver, a black dial and a black leather strap.

Reading the dial

The black dial keeps the time easy to read at a glance. The hands are luminescent, so once they have been charged by light they can be read in the dark. Seconds are shown in a separate sub-dial set off centre, a window displays the date, and a 24-hour indication helps you tell morning from evening.

How the movement works

The Miyota 8219 winds itself from the movement of your wrist, so there is no battery to replace. You can also wind it by hand with the crown, which is useful for restarting it after a few days in a drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while after you take it off. If it has stopped, wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps moving while you set the time, so adjust to the nearest minute rather than the second.

Case and build

The case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, which suits most men's wrists. If you are unsure, the watch size guide will help you choose. The case is stainless steel, which resists corrosion, and the crystal is mineral glass. Water resistance is 5 ATM, enough for rain, splashes and washing your hands, but not for swimming.

Strap

The black leather strap is 20 mm wide and softens to the shape of your wrist over the weeks. Keep it dry to make it last.

Plain and uncluttered, it sits quietly on the wrist, and the black dial and strap go with both a shirt and a casual jumper.