Woven stainless steel has a feel all of its own: fine, flexible and slightly cool when you first fasten it, then warming to your wrist as the day goes on. On this Raptor men's watch the mesh strap comes in a zebra-striped finish, paired with a black metal case and a black dial for a dark, graphic look.
The round case measures 46 mm across and 12 mm thick, so this is a big watch, best suited to larger wrists or anyone who simply likes a substantial piece. It has a mineral glass and weighs 112 g. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers rain and hand washing but not showers, baths or swimming.
The display is analogue. Against the black dial, Arabic numerals and baton markers work together, and the white markers stand out clearly, so you can read the time at a glance. Inside is a VX43E11C quartz movement, which keeps steady time without any fuss. When the battery runs low, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can check the seals at the same time.
The steel mesh follows the shape of your wrist and lets air through. It closes with a hook clasp. The strap is 22 mm wide between the lugs, the figure to note if you ever want to swap it, and the total length is 24 cm. If you like this style, you can browse more men's mesh strap watches in the shop.
Day to day, the metal bracelet suits a smart office outfit as easily as jeans and a plain shirt, and the bold strap pattern gives a simple outfit a bit of character.
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