Eichmüller men's watch black dial 41 mm

The stainless steel case on this Eichmüller is finished in a gold-tone colour, and it frames a black dial with a small off-centre sub-dial that keeps track of the seconds. It is a quartz men's watch with a round 41 mm case, only 8 mm thick, so it sits low under a cuff.

What is inside and on the dial

The movement is a Seiko VD78 quartz, which means no winding and no fuss. When the battery runs out, you simply replace it. The black dial is easy to read at a glance, and the seconds sit in their own little counter rather than sweeping across the middle. The crystal is mineral glass.

Case and water resistance

At 41 mm, the case is a standard size for a man's wrist, and if you are unsure how that will look on you, the watch size guide will help you decide. Stainless steel resists corrosion, so the gold-tone finish sits on a sturdy base. Water resistance is 5 ATM: rain, splashes and handwashing are fine, but this is not a watch to swim with.

The strap

The black leather strap is 20 mm wide and gradually moulds itself to your wrist over the first weeks of wear. Keep it away from water and it will last far longer.

Because of the leather strap and the plain black dial, this watch goes as easily with a shirt or a suit as with a casual weekend outfit. It is understated enough to wear every day, and it arrives in a presentation box, so it works well as a gift too.