Riedenschild men's automatic watch 42 mm

Run a thumb across the black leather strap and you will feel why this watch suits daily wear: it starts firm and softens as it takes the shape of your wrist. Behind it sits a 42 mm round stainless steel case in a gold-tone finish, 12 mm thick, and the whole thing is an automatic watch from Riedenschild with no battery to replace.

Dial and what you can see

The black dial keeps the time easy to read at a glance, even when you are on the move. Seconds run in a small separate sub-dial set off-centre. A cut-out in the dial, the open heart, lets you watch the balance wheel swing, and the transparent case back shows the movement itself when you turn the watch over. The case is fitted with mineral glass. If you enjoy watches that show their workings, you can compare it with our men's skeleton watches.

Movement and power reserve

The Miyota 82S5 automatic calibre 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 the drawer. The power reserve keeps it running for a while once you take it off. Beyond that it stops, and you simply wind it and set the time again. The seconds hand keeps moving while you pull the crown out, so you can set the time to the exact minute.

Strap and water resistance

The black leather strap measures 20 mm between the lugs, the figure to have in mind if you ever fancy swapping it. Leather ages best when kept dry, so avoid soaking it. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. For swimming, take the watch off.

With its dark dial, gold-tone case and leather strap, it sits comfortably with office wear and smarter outfits, and it comes in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift to hand over.