Eichmüller men's diver watch 42 mm steel bracelet green dial

If you like a diver's watch but prefer it understated, the Eichmüller 42 mm in stainless steel with a green dial is a sensible choice. It is a men's quartz watch with a rotating bezel and a day and date display, built around a round silver-tone case and a matching bracelet.

Reading the dial

The green dial makes the time easy to read at a glance. The hands and hour markers are luminescent, so once they have taken in some light they remain legible in the dark. Day and date sit on the dial. The rotating bezel lets you keep track of elapsed time: line its marker up with the minute hand, then read off how long has passed.

Case and water resistance

The case measures 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists, and it is made of stainless steel. The screw-down crown seals against the case, so make sure it is fully tightened after every adjustment and before going near water. The watch is rated to 20 ATM water resistance. Rinsing it in fresh water after the sea helps preserve it, and it is wise to have the seals checked from time to time. The quartz movement keeps accurate time without any servicing, and when the battery runs out a watchmaker can replace it and inspect the seals at the same visit.

On the wrist

The steel bracelet is made of links and can be shortened by removing some of them. Our watch size guide explains how, and it is worth keeping any links you take out in case you need them later. The folding clasp has a safety catch that guards against it opening by accident. The lug width is 20 mm, a useful figure if you ever want a replacement strap.

With its restrained silver and green colouring, the watch moves easily from a day by the water to the office, and it looks equally at home with a shirt or a casual jumper.