Riedenschild men's automatic watch black leather strap

Turn this Riedenschild over and you can watch the movement at work through the transparent case back, which is the part many owners end up enjoying most. It is an automatic men's watch with a Miyota 8219 calibre, a black dial and a black leather strap, set in a round stainless steel case with a silver-tone finish.

What you see on the dial

The black dial is easy to read at a glance. The seconds run in a small sub-dial set off-centre, a window shows the date, and a 24-hour indication helps you tell day from night. There is no battery to replace, because the movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. You can also wind it by hand with the crown, which is handy for restarting it after a few days in a drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while once you take it off. After a longer stop, wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps moving while you set the time, so you set it to the minute rather than the second.

Case, strap and fit

The case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists. If you are unsure, our watch size guide will help you decide. The stainless steel resists corrosion and the mineral glass protects the dial well day to day. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so rain, splashes and hand washing are fine, but it is better to take it off before swimming. The black leather strap is 20 mm wide and gradually moulds to your wrist. Keep it dry to make it last.

It is a plain, understated watch that goes with a shirt at work and with a jumper at the weekend. It also arrives in a presentation box, so it is ready to give as a gift.