Men's watch Akzent 42 mm

Plenty of quartz watches tell the time. What sets the Akzent 42 mm apart from a basic one is the care in the details: a black dial with baton markers that keep the layout crisp, a full metal bracelet instead of a thin strap, and a 3 ATM rating that copes with everyday splashes. It is a men's watch with a round 42 mm case, and it feels like one you chose rather than one you grabbed.

What you see on your wrist

The dial is black with an analogue display, so the time is clear at a glance, whether you are in a meeting or on the move. The case is silver-coloured metal, 9 mm thick, with a mineral glass front. At 42 mm it suits most men's wrists without looking oversized.

Inside and out

A PC32 quartz movement keeps the time steadily without any fuss. When the battery eventually runs low, take the watch to a watchmaker, who can also check the seals. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers rain and washing your hands. Take it off before a shower or a swim.

The bracelet and fit

The metal bracelet has links and fastens with a clip clasp. Its total length is 22 cm, and the width between the lugs is 23 mm, worth noting if you ever want a replacement. To shorten it, you remove links, and our watch size guide shows you how. Keep the links you take out in case you need them later.

Day to day, this is an easy watch to live with. The silver tone and black dial go with a shirt at the office just as well as a T-shirt at the weekend, and you can wear it without thinking about it.