Pierrini men's watch chronograph 45 mm black steel bracelet

Black on black is an easy colour scheme to live with, and this Pierrini chronograph wears it well. It sits happily with dark denim, a charcoal jumper, a leather jacket or a plain white tee, and it is just as at home with a casual shirt on a weekend out. The round case measures 45 mm across and 11.5 mm thick, with a black dial and a black stainless steel bracelet.

Reading the dial

The black dial keeps things clear, with slim baton markers for the hours and nothing crowding them. The hands and the markers are luminescent, so once they have caught some light you can still read the time in the dark. A small window shows the date, and the chronograph starts, stops and resets with the pushers.

Case and movement

The case is black metal and the glass is mineral, which stands up to scratches better than plastic. Inside is a quartz movement, so there is no winding to remember. You simply replace the battery when it runs out. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers rain and hand washing. Take it off before a shower or a swim.

Fitting the bracelet

The bracelet is 22 mm wide and 22.5 cm long in total. It is made of links, so you shorten it by removing a few, and our watch size guide explains how. Keep any links you take out, as they can come in handy later. The butterfly clasp opens out symmetrically and closes neatly. With a 45 mm case, it is worth checking that it will not overhang a slimmer wrist.

On the wrist every day

The chronograph styling gives it a sporty, technical look without shouting about it. You can wear it from the morning commute to a relaxed evening out, and the all-black finish means it goes with almost everything in your wardrobe.