Cheap QBOS men's watch light blue faux leather strap 46 mm

Most budget watches on a faux leather strap are content to be plain and black or brown. This QBOS goes a different way: a light blue dial paired with a matching light blue strap, set in a gold-tone metal case that gives the whole thing a bit of character. It is a quartz men's watch, and yes, it is inexpensive, but it does not look like an afterthought.

A big case with a clear face

The case measures 46 mm across and 13 mm thick, so this is a watch for larger wrists and anyone who likes a bold presence. It weighs 52 g. The dial is light blue with Arabic numerals, and the hour markers are gold-tone, which keeps the time easy to read at a glance without any fuss. A mineral glass covers the dial and resists scratches better than plastic would.

Quartz movement, no fuss

Inside you will find a quartz movement with an analogue display. It is reliable and asks very little of you: when the battery eventually runs out, you simply replace it and carry on.

The light blue strap

The strap is faux leather in light blue, 22 mm wide and 26 cm long in total. It closes with a pin buckle, so you can adjust it hole by hole until it sits just right. A quick wipe with a damp cloth is all it needs to look fresh again. If you like the look of a leather-style strap, you can browse more men's watches with leather straps in the shop.

Day to day, it is an easy watch to live with. The soft blue keeps it relaxed enough for the weekend, yet it sits comfortably under the cuff of a shirt or a suit at work. Put it on in the morning and you will not need to think about it again.