Cheap digital men's watch black dial 42 mm

At 42 mm across and 17 mm thick, this Xinjia has real presence on the wrist. It sits as a proper sports-style watch, round, chunky and easy to spot, and it suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. It is also an inexpensive way to add a digital watch for men to your rotation.

Reading the time

The black dial gives you a clear backdrop, and the digital display shows the time in Arabic numerals, so a quick glance is all it takes. There are no hands to interpret and nothing to squint at. It runs on a quartz movement, which keeps the time steady without any fuss. When the battery eventually fades, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals.

Case and splash resistance

The case is plastic and blue, which keeps the weight down to 46 g despite the size. The synthetic glass copes well with knocks, and a light scratch can be polished out. Water resistance is limited to splashes, so rain showers and hand washing are fine, but keep it away from the shower, the bath and the pool.

Strap and fit

The blue strap closes with a pin buckle and measures 23 cm in total length. The width between the lugs is 22 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever want to swap in a different strap.

This is a watch made to move with you, whether that means a hike, a gym session or an active weekend. It is just as happy on a weekday at work, where its bright blue case adds a bit of colour to an ordinary outfit.