Akzent watch for men 42 mm grey faux leather strap

A grey strap against a black dial and a black case is an easy combination to dress. It sits well with navy, charcoal and white shirts, a plain suit, or a knit and chinos at the weekend. This Akzent is a men's quartz watch with a 42 mm round case and an analogue display, and it keeps things simple.

Case and dial

The black metal case measures 42 mm across and 8 mm thick, which suits most men's wrists and slips under a shirt cuff without catching. The black dial uses Arabic numerals, so the time reads at a glance. The glass is mineral, which stands up to scratches better than plastic does. Water resistance is 3 ATM: splashes are fine, but showering, bathing and swimming are not.

Movement

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement. It needs no winding and no setting routine beyond adjusting the time. When the battery runs down, you replace it and carry on.

Strap and fit

The strap is grey faux leather, soft to wear and easy to keep clean with a quick wipe. It is 20 mm wide and 23 cm long overall, and it closes with a pin buckle. If you like this look, you can browse more men's watches on a leather-style strap in the shop.

For everyday wear, it moves from the office to the weekend without a change of plan. The grey strap keeps it a little less formal than black, yet it still pairs comfortably with a shirt or a suit.