Akzent watch for men 42 mm metal bracelet

Looking for a present for a man who wants a watch he can simply strap on and forget about? This Akzent men's watch is a sensible pick: a round 42 mm case in silver-tone metal, a gold-tone dial and a matching metal bracelet, all running on quartz.

A dial you can read at a glance

The gold-tone dial gives good contrast, and slim line indices mark the hours cleanly, so checking the time takes a second. It is an analogue display with no clutter, which suits office, weekend and everything in between.

Quartz that asks for very little

Inside is a Y121 quartz movement. There is nothing to wind and nothing to set aside time for. When the battery runs flat, you replace it and carry on. The mineral glass protects the dial through everyday knocks and scuffs.

Bracelet and fit

The metal bracelet is 22 mm wide with a total length of 21.5 cm. A deployant clasp closes it without fuss and keeps the watch on the wrist when you open it. The case is 42 mm across and 10 mm thick, a size that sits well on most men's wrists, and the whole watch weighs 103 g. If you like the look of a steel-style strap, you can browse more men's watches with a metal bracelet in the same spirit.

What the 3 ATM rating means

Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers rain and hand washing. Take the watch off before a shower or a swim.

On the wrist day after day, the metal bracelet is easy to live with, and the silver and gold-tone mix goes with a shirt as readily as a jumper. It makes a gift that gets worn rather than left in a drawer.