Brushed or polished, a steel-look finish has a particular coolness against the skin, and this Akzent men's watch leans into it: a silver-tone metal case and matching metal bracelet wrapped around a quiet grey dial. It is a round quartz watch with analogue display, 42 mm across and 9 mm thick.
The grey dial keeps things calm, with Arabic numerals and silver-tone hour markers set against it. Nothing competes for attention, so you can read the time without thinking about it. The glass is mineral.
Inside sits a PC32 quartz movement. It asks very little of you: when the battery runs down, you simply replace it. There is nothing to wind and nothing to set aside time for.
A 42 mm case is a standard size for a man's wrist, and at 9 mm thick it sits fairly slim under a cuff. If you are unsure how it will wear on your wrist, our watch size guide will help you decide. Water resistance is rated 3 ATM, which covers splashes. Take the watch off before a shower or a swim.
The silver-tone bracelet is made of metal links and is 22 mm wide, with a total length of 22 cm. To shorten it, remove links by following the instructions in the size guide, and keep the spare links in case you need them later. It fastens with a clip clasp.
This is a watch for ordinary days, at the office or at the weekend. The metal bracelet and muted grey dial suit a shirt as easily as a jumper, and the understated look means it never feels out of place.
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