Just Watch men's watch 40 mm steel bracelet baton markers

Plenty of quartz watches give you the time and little else. This Just Watch men's watch goes a step further with a blue dial that stays easy to read, a date window, and a steel bracelet that feels more considered than the usual entry-level piece. It is a round 40 mm watch in a silver-tone finish, and an easy one to recommend to anyone starting a small collection.

A dial you can read at a glance

The blue dial pairs Arabic numerals with baton markers, so there is never any doubt about the hour. The date sits in a small window, which is the only complication you get, and it is the one most people actually use every day.

Quartz movement, no fuss

Inside is a quartz movement, the VJ32, with an analogue display. There is nothing to wind and nothing to set aside time for. When the battery eventually runs out, you simply replace it.

Case and glass

The metal case is silver in colour, 40 mm across and 8.5 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. A mineral glass protects the dial through daily knocks. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain, splashes and washing your hands. It is not meant for swimming.

On the wrist

The stainless steel bracelet is 20 mm wide, 24 cm long in total, and closes with a clip clasp. To shorten it, remove links as explained in our watch size guide, and keep the spare links in case you need them later. Because it is a metal bracelet on a slim case, it slips under a shirt cuff easily and works just as well with a T-shirt, from the office to the weekend.