Stainless steel has a cool, solid feel against the wrist that warms up within minutes, and this Just Watch men's watch is steel from the case to the bracelet. The silver-tone finish sits against a blue dial, and the whole thing is a quartz watch with an analogue display and a date window.
The blue dial gives a clean, calm backdrop for the Arabic numerals, and the silver-tone hour markers keep everything easy to pick out. A date window sits on the dial, so you always know where you are in the month. The glass is sapphire, which stands up very well to scratches from everyday knocks.
The round case measures 40 mm across and 8 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. The steel bracelet is 20 mm wide with a total length of 19.5 cm, and it closes with a butterfly clasp that opens out evenly on both sides. If it feels a little long, you can remove links to shorten it, and it is worth keeping the spare ones in case you need them later. Our watch size guide explains how to do it step by step.
The quartz movement keeps reliable time without any fuss. When the battery eventually runs low, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can check the seals at the same time. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and hand washing. For swimming, take it off.
Understated and easy to live with, it is the kind of watch you put on in the morning and then forget about until you need the time or the date.
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