Raptor watch for men white dial 40 mm

A crisp white dial with silver-toned markers is the kind of face that sits happily with a navy jumper, a pale shirt or a plain grey tee. The Raptor "Birdy" is a men's quartz watch with a 40 mm round case, powered by a Miyota JS55 movement, and it keeps things clean rather than busy.

Reading the dial and the movement

The white dial gives the hands plenty of contrast, so the time is clear at a glance. Slim line markers in silver mark out the hours without crowding the face, and the seconds run in a small separate sub-dial set off-centre. Inside, the Miyota JS55 quartz movement keeps time without any winding or fuss. When the battery eventually runs low, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals while the case is open.

On the wrist

The case is silver in colour, 40 mm across and 9 mm thick, a standard size for a man's wrist, and the mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would. Water resistance is limited to splashes: rain and hand washing are fine, but showers, baths and swimming are not. The brown and silver bracelet is 20 mm wide and 24.5 cm long in total. To shorten it, you simply remove links, and our watch size guide explains how. Keep any links you take out, as they may come in handy later. A deployant clasp closes it easily and helps stop the watch slipping off when you take it off.

Brown and silver is an easy pairing, smart enough for the office and relaxed enough for the weekend, so this one can go on in the morning and stay there all day.