Cheap Xinjia digital watch for men 42 mm

Most budget watches stop at the basics. This Xinjia digital model goes a step further with a chunky 42 mm round case in green plastic, a black dial and a matching green strap, so it looks like a proper sports watch rather than a plain time-teller. It is also inexpensive, which makes it an easy one to wear hard.

Easy to read, easy to live with

The display is digital, so you get the time in plain numerals with no hands to interpret. Against the black dial, the digits stand out at a glance, whether you are checking it mid-run or across a desk. Inside is a quartz movement: accurate, no winding, and all it ever asks for is a fresh battery when the old one runs out.

Case, glass and water

The case measures 42 mm across and 17 mm thick, so it has real presence on the wrist without being awkward. Plastic keeps it light, at around 46 g. The synthetic glass copes well with knocks, and a light scratch can be polished out. Water resistance is limited to splashes: rain and hand washing are fine, but take it off for showers and swimming. Not sure whether 42 mm suits your wrist? Our watch size guide will help you decide.

Strap and clasp

The green strap is 22 mm wide and about 23 cm long overall. It fastens with a classic pin buckle, adjustable hole by hole, so you can set the fit exactly where you want it.

Jogging, the gym, a weekend of DIY or a normal day at the office: this is a watch you can wear without fuss and without worrying about it.