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

Seen from across a desk, the gold-tone dial of this Riedenschild catches the light without shouting about it, and the black leather strap keeps the whole watch quiet and balanced. It is a men's watch with an automatic movement, a round stainless steel case of 42 mm and water resistance of 5 ATM.

A movement that winds as you wear it

There is no battery to replace. The automatic movement charges with the motion of your wrist, and you can also wind it by hand using the crown, which is handy for restarting it after a few days in a drawer. Once taken off, the power reserve keeps it running for a while. If it does stop, wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps sweeping while the crown is pulled out, so you can set the time to the exact minute. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back shows the movement at work. If this appeals, you will find similar pieces among our men's automatic watches.

Reading the dial

The gold-tone dial is easy to read at a glance. Seconds run in a small, off-centre sub-dial, a window shows the date, and a 24-hour indication helps you tell day from night.

Case and glass

The case is stainless steel in a gold-tone finish, 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists. The glass is mineral. With 5 ATM water resistance, it copes with rain and splashes, but take it off before swimming.

The leather strap

The black leather strap is 20 mm wide. It softens and develops character with wear, and it will last longer if you keep it away from water.

This is a watch for every day, from the office to the weekend. Restrained and light on the eye, it sits on the wrist without drawing attention. It also comes in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift to hand over.