Raptor watch for men 42 mm black steel bracelet

Plenty of quartz watches keep decent time and little else. This Raptor is a step up from a basic one: an all-black stainless steel build, a VD54 quartz movement and a mineral glass that stands up to scratches better than plastic would. It is a 42 mm round men's watch with a presence you will notice the first time you put it on.

What you see on your wrist

The black dial sets off the hands well, and the line indexes in rose gold-tone mark each hour sharply, so you can read the time at a glance. The case is black stainless steel, 42 mm across and 11 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. The whole watch weighs 130 g, which gives it a reassuring heft. It is only splash resistant, so rain or washing your hands is fine, but keep it away from showers, baths and swimming.

Bracelet, clasp and movement

The black stainless steel bracelet is sturdy and runs 21 cm in total length. The butterfly clasp opens on both sides, which makes it easy to slip on and off. The gap between the lugs is 22 mm, worth noting if you ever want a spare strap. Inside, the VD54 quartz movement is accurate and needs no winding or adjusting. All it asks for is a battery change every so often.

This is a watch for every day, from the office to the weekend. Its metal bracelet looks as comfortable with a smart shirt as with jeans and a T-shirt. If you like the style, you can also browse the rest of our men's watches with a metal bracelet.