If you want one dependable watch for the office, Sunday lunch and everything in between, this Alain Miller men's watch is a sensible place to start. It is a plain round analogue watch with a white dial, a silver-tone case and a black strap, and at this price it is an inexpensive way to get a smart classic on your wrist.
The white dial gives the hands plenty of contrast, and the Arabic numerals mean you never have to count markers or squint. The hour markers are silver-tone, which echoes the case. The glass is mineral, and the case is stainless steel, so the watch feels solid rather than flimsy.
The black strap is made of synthetic leather, so a wipe with a damp cloth is all it needs to look tidy again. It closes with a pin buckle that you adjust hole by hole until the fit is right, and the total length is 23.9 cm. Water resistance is limited to splashes. Rain and hand washing are fine, but take it off for the shower or a swim.
Black strap, silver-tone case and white dial is a combination that sits comfortably under a shirt cuff or beside a suit sleeve, and just as easily with a jumper and jeans at the weekend. If you like the look, you can browse more men's watches with a leather-look strap to compare styles.
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