Akzent men's watch 40 mm silver-tone dial

Plenty of quartz watches give you the time and little else. This Akzent 40 mm is a step up from the basic kind: a black metal case set against a silver-tone dial, a PC21 quartz movement, and a black synthetic leather strap that keeps the whole thing looking smart without any fuss.

What you get on the wrist

The round case measures 40 mm across and 8.5 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists and slips under a shirt cuff without catching. The whole watch weighs 40 g, so you will hardly notice it is there. The silver-tone dial contrasts nicely with the black hands, and the black baton hour markers make it quick to read at a glance. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is fine for splashes and rain, but take the watch off before a shower or a swim.

Movement and strap

Inside, the PC21 quartz movement is accurate and needs no winding or setting. When the battery runs down, you simply replace it. The black synthetic leather strap wipes clean with a damp cloth and closes with a pin buckle. It is 24 cm long in total and 20 mm wide between the lugs, which is the measurement to keep in mind if you ever want to try another strap. If you like the look, you can compare it with other men's watches on a leather-look strap from the shop.

Day to day, this is an easy watch to live with. It sits well with a shirt or a suit at work, and just as comfortably with a casual outfit at the weekend, so one watch can handle most of your week.