Riedenschild diver men's watch black dial

If there is a man in your life who talks about the sea, dives, or simply likes a watch that looks ready for it, this Riedenschild diver is a gift worth considering. It comes in a presentation box, which makes the handing-over part of the pleasure. It is a round men's watch with a black dial, a silver-tone stainless steel case and a black silicone strap, powered by a Miyota 1S13 quartz movement.

What he will notice on the wrist

The black dial is easy to read at a glance, and the hands and hour markers are luminescent, so they stay legible in the dark once they have caught some light. A small window shows the date. The rotating bezel works as a simple timer: set its marker against the minute hand at the start, and the elapsed time can be read straight off the bezel. The case has a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment, which resists scratches and keeps glare down.

The movement is quartz, so there is nothing to wind or adjust. Only the battery needs changing from time to time.

Built for the water, and for size

Water resistance is rated at 100 ATM. The crown screws down onto the case, so remember to screw it back in fully after any adjustment and before going near water. A helium escape valve, the kind of feature you find on proper dive watches, lets gas out after saturation dives. After a swim in the sea, rinse the watch in fresh water and have the water resistance checked regularly.

This is a big watch, with a 46 mm case that is 13 mm thick, so it suits a larger wrist. If you are unsure, our watch size guide will help you judge the fit before you buy. The silicone strap is 22 mm wide, rinses clean under the tap, and has quick-release attachments so it can be swapped without tools.

It is just as happy at a desk as on a walk or a weekend away, which is what makes it a gift that gets worn every day rather than kept for best.