Q&Q men's chronograph watch, grey dial, blue silicone strap

At 14 mm thick, this Q&Q chronograph sits as a solid, well-built watch on the wrist rather than a slim dress piece. The round case is made of blue plastic, which keeps the weight down, so the extra height never feels heavy. If you like a watch with some presence that you can still forget you are wearing, this is the sort of size to look at.

Reading the dial

The dial is grey with black markings, and the contrast makes it quick to read, even when you are on the move. Arabic numerals leave no room for second-guessing, and the date sits in its own window. It also shows a second time zone, handy if you travel or work with people in another country. It belongs to our men's digital watches, and it has a chronograph function you operate from the buttons for timing a run, a workout or a cooking session.

What is inside

A quartz movement, the MD22507, keeps the time accurately without any fuss. When the battery eventually runs low, have it changed by a watchmaker, who can check the seals at the same time. The crystal is synthetic, light and good at taking knocks, and a light scratch can be polished out.

Water and the strap

Water resistance is 10 ATM, which covers swimming and splashing near the surface but not diving. Do not press the crown or the buttons while the watch is wet. The blue silicone strap handles sweat and water happily and rinses clean in seconds. It closes with a pin buckle. The strap measures 28 mm between the lugs, worth noting if you ever want a spare one, and the total length is 24 cm.

This is an easy watch for everyday wear, from the office to the weekend, and the blue strap adds a bit of colour without shouting about it.