Riedenschild men's watch steel bracelet 100 ATM 46 mm diver

Stainless steel, cool to the touch and with a proper weight on the wrist: that is the first thing you notice about this Riedenschild diver. The case and the link bracelet are both silver-coloured steel, wrapped around a black dial with a quartz movement (Miyota 2S60) and a round 46 mm case.

Reading it at a glance

The black dial gives the hands plenty of contrast, and the hands and hour markers are luminous, so a quick look in the dark still tells you the time once they have caught some light. Day and date sit together in a small window. The rotating bezel works as a simple timer: line its marker up with the minute hand, then read off how long has passed.

Built for the water

Water resistance is rated at 100 ATM, and the screw-down crown and helium escape valve are the kit you would expect on a genuine dive watch. Screw the crown fully home after every adjustment and before getting wet, rinse the watch in fresh water after the sea, and have the seals checked regularly. The sapphire crystal resists scratches very well, and its anti-reflective treatment keeps the dial readable in bright sun. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can swap it and check the gaskets at the same time.

Size, bracelet and strap

At 46 mm across and 13 mm thick, this is a big watch with real presence, best suited to larger wrists or anyone who likes chunky pieces. Our watch size guide will help you decide, and it also explains how to resize the bracelet by removing links. Keep any links you take out, as they may come in handy later. The folding clasp has a safety catch against accidental opening. The lugs are 22 mm apart, worth noting if you buy another strap, and quick-release spring bars let you swap without tools. A second strap in silicone comes with the watch, so you can switch between a metal look and something more casual.

Despite its diver credentials, the styling stays understated, so it works at the beach and just as well at the office or at the weekend. It is an everyday watch that happens to be ready for a lot more.