Leonardo Verrelli men's watch 43 mm black faux leather strap

At 43 mm across and 11 mm thick, this Leonardo Verrelli has a real presence on the wrist: it suits medium to large wrists best, and if you are unsure where you fall, the watch size guide will help you check before you choose. It is a round men's watch with a silver-coloured metal case, a black dial and a black faux leather strap.

What drives it

Inside is a quartz movement, the SL28. It is simple and accurate, with no winding and no fiddling to keep it running. The only upkeep is a fresh battery from time to time.

Reading the dial

The black dial makes the time quick to read. Arabic numerals mark the hours, and the silver-coloured hour markers stand out clearly against the dark background. A small window shows the date, so you never have to count days on your fingers. The glass is mineral.

The case

The case is metal in a silver tone, round and uncluttered. It weighs 44 g, which is noticeable without being heavy. At 11 mm thick it slides under most shirt cuffs without a fight.

The strap

The black faux leather strap is supple and easy to look after: a quick wipe is usually enough. It is 22 mm wide and 24 cm long in total, and fastens with a pin buckle, so you can adjust it hole by hole until the fit feels right.

Plain and dark with silver details, this watch goes with almost anything, from a work shirt to a weekend jumper. You put it on and forget about it, which is exactly the point.