Riedenschild automatic men's watch 42 mm leather black dial

At 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, this Riedenschild sits as a classic mid-sized men's watch: noticeable on the wrist without being oversized. If you are unsure how that diameter will suit your wrist, our watch size guide is a good place to check before you decide.

A case with a warm tone

The round case is made of stainless steel in a gold-tone finish, which gives the watch a bit of character against the black dial. The dial keeps things simple, so the time reads at a glance, and a small window shows the date. The case is rated to 5 ATM water resistance, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. For swimming, take it off.

Automatic movement you can see

There is no battery to replace. The automatic movement winds itself as you wear the watch, and it has a power reserve, so it keeps running for a while once you take it off. If it has been sitting in a drawer, you can also wind it by hand using the crown. Turn the watch over and the transparent case back lets you watch the mechanism at work, which is a rather nice touch on a quiet evening.

Black leather strap

The black leather strap softens and moulds to your wrist the more you wear it. To keep it looking good for years, try not to get it wet. The lug width is 20 mm, worth noting if you fancy swapping in another strap one day.

This is a watch that fits an ordinary week well, from the office to a weekend lunch, and the gold-tone case means it will be noticed without shouting about it.