Leonardo Verrelli men's watch black faux leather strap

The black faux leather strap is the first thing you notice and the first thing you feel: soft, matt and quietly dark, it sets off the gold-tone case without any fuss. This Leonardo Verrelli men's watch is a round quartz model with a black dial, a date window and a 43 mm case.

Strap and clasp

The strap is 22 mm wide and 24 cm long in total, closed with a standard pin buckle. Faux leather needs very little attention, and a wipe with a damp cloth is enough to keep it looking neat. If you like the look of a leather strap but prefer a material that is easy to maintain, it is a sensible choice, and you can compare it with other models in our men's leather strap watches.

Dial, case and movement

The black dial gives the hands good contrast, and the Arabic numerals make the time easy to read at a glance. A small window shows the date. The metal case is 43 mm across and 11 mm thick, and it weighs 44 g. It has presence on the wrist, so if your wrist is on the slim side, it is worth checking that the case suits it. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic. Inside is an SL28 quartz movement, which keeps good time and asks for nothing more than a battery change from time to time.

With its restrained palette of black and gold-tone, this watch is easy to wear from the office to the weekend. It goes with a shirt and with a plain jumper alike, and it never looks as though it is trying too hard.