Looking for a present that is useful, good-looking and kind to the budget? This Clasixx men's watch fits the bill: black dial, black strap, round 40 mm case, and a price that is frankly inexpensive. It is the sort of gift that gets worn the next morning.
Inside is an SL68 quartz movement, so the time is steady without any winding or setting routine. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals while the case is open.
The black dial gives strong contrast against the hands, and the Arabic numerals with white hour markers make the time instantly clear. The hands are luminescent: let them soak up some light during the day and they stay visible in the dark.
The metal case in black measures 40 mm across and is protected by a mineral glass. At 38 g it sits lightly on the wrist, and the size suits most men. The black faux leather strap is soft, easy to wipe clean and 20 mm wide, with a total length of 23 cm. It closes with a classic pin buckle.
Understated and easy to match, it works with a shirt at the office as readily as with a T-shirt at the weekend. If you like the look of a leather-style strap, you can browse more men's leather strap watches in the same spirit.
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