Men's watch Akzent 42 mm black metal bracelet baton markers

Looking for a gift for a man who already owns a few watches but wants something dark, simple and easy to read? This Akzent men's watch is a good bet. It pairs a 42 mm round case with a black dial and a black metal bracelet, powered by a PC32 quartz movement.

A dial you can read at a glance

The black dial is plain and uncluttered, with silver baton markers marking out the hours. There are no extra sub-dials or busy details, just a clean analogue display that works in a quick glance across a meeting room or a train carriage.

Case, glass and water resistance

The case is black metal, 42 mm across and 9 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. The mineral glass stands up to scratches better than plastic would. Water resistance is rated at 3 ATM, which means splashes are fine. Showers, baths and swimming are not.

Quartz movement, no fuss

Inside is a PC32 quartz movement. There is nothing to wind or set up. The only upkeep is swapping the battery every so often, which makes it a sensible choice for someone who just wants to put a watch on and go.

On the wrist

The black bracelet is made of metal links and closes with a clip clasp. It is 23 mm wide and 22 cm long in total. To get the fit right, you remove links, and our watch size guide shows you how. Keep any links you take out in case you need them later.

It is an all-day watch that sits as comfortably with a shirt at the office as with jeans at the weekend, and the black-on-black look goes with just about anything in the wardrobe.