Riedenschild men's skeleton watch brown leather strap 42 mm

Look at the dial of this Riedenschild and you see the machinery at work, because the skeleton dial cuts away the usual solid face and lets the movement show through. It is a men's automatic watch with a 42 mm round case in silver-tone stainless steel, a black dial and a brown leather strap.

Reading the dial

The hands stand out clearly against the exposed movement, and the seconds run in a small sub-dial set off-centre. A small opening in the dial lets you watch the balance wheel swing back and forth. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back shows the movement from the other side.

No battery, just your wrist

The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement winds itself as you wear it, so there is nothing to replace. You can also wind it by hand with the crown, which is handy for restarting it after a few days in the drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while once you take it off. After that it stops, and you simply wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps moving when you pull the crown out, so you can set the time to the exact minute.

Case and water resistance

The case is 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a standard size for a man's wrist. If you are unsure how that will sit on yours, our watch size guide will help. The stainless steel copes with sweat and everyday damp, and the glass is mineral. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. It is not meant for swimming.

On the wrist

The brown leather strap softens and takes your shape over the first weeks of wear. Keep it away from water and it will last. The lugs are 20 mm apart, worth noting if you ever want to fit a spare strap. The look is understated, and the watch is comfortable enough that you soon forget it is there. It comes in a presentation box, which makes it an easy one to give as a gift.