Raptor watch for men 48 mm steel bracelet

If you want a watch that you can strap on in the morning and forget about until you need the time, this Raptor is built for exactly that. It is a men's quartz watch with a 48 mm round case, an analogue display and a stainless steel bracelet that closes with a deployant clasp.

Reading the time at a glance

The zebra-pattern dial is easy to read, and Arabic numerals sit alongside baton markers so there is never any doubt about the hour. The markers are rose gold-tone, which adds a little warmth against the black case.

A movement that looks after itself

Inside is a VD57 quartz movement, so the time stays accurate without any winding or servicing. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can swap it and check the seals while the case is open. The mineral glass protects the dial well in daily use, and the water resistance is 3 ATM: fine for rain and washing your hands, but take it off before a shower or a swim.

Bracelet and fit

The silver-tone bracelet is made of stainless steel links, and you adjust the length by removing one or more of them. Our watch size guide explains how, and it is worth keeping the spare links. The deployant clasp closes smoothly and keeps the watch on your wrist when you open it. The bracelet is 24.5 cm long in total, and the gap between the lugs is 25 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever want a replacement strap.

Size and presence

At 48 mm across and 13 mm thick, with a black metal case, this is a substantial watch that weighs 63 g. It suits wider wrists and anyone who simply likes a big watch. If you are unsure about the diameter, check the size guide before choosing.

Day to day, the metal bracelet works as well with a work outfit as with jeans and a T-shirt, so one watch covers the whole week.