Riedenschild men's automatic watch 42 mm rose gold-tone dial

Brown leather and warm rose gold-tone steel make a soft, friendly pairing, and that is the first thing you notice about this Riedenschild men's watch. The leather strap is supple from the start and, with wear, it gradually moulds itself to your wrist. It is an automatic watch with a round 42 mm case, an analogue display and a date window.

What drives it

There is no battery here. The Miyota 8219 automatic movement winds itself with the natural motion of your wrist, and you can also wind it by hand using the crown, which is handy if the watch has been resting in a drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while after you take it off. Once it has stopped, wind it, then set the time. The seconds sweep on without pausing while you adjust, so you can set the time to the minute. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back lets you watch the mechanism at work.

Reading it and living with it

The rose gold-tone dial is easy to read. The hands carry a luminescent coating that stays visible in the dark after some exposure to light, the seconds run in a small off-centre sub-dial, and a window shows the date. A 24-hour indication tells you whether it is morning or evening. The stainless steel case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, protected by mineral glass. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which copes with rain and splashes, though it is best taken off for swimming. If you are unsure about fit, our watch size guide will help you judge how 42 mm sits on your wrist. The strap is 20 mm wide, and keeping it away from water will help it age well.

Day to day, it sits comfortably with a shirt or a suit, and it stays discreet on the wrist. Wear it often and the leather will take on a character that is entirely yours.