Raptor men's watch 42 mm black silicone strap

Most basic quartz watches give you the time and little else. The Raptor 42 mm adds a date window and a rotating bezel, so you can also keep track of elapsed time, all on a black silicone strap built for regular use.

Reading the dial

The dial is black with silver-coloured baton indexes, which keeps the hours easy to read without clutter. A small window shows the date. To time something, line the bezel marker up with the minute hand, then read off how many minutes have passed.

Movement and water resistance

Inside is a Miyota 2115 quartz movement with analogue display. It needs no winding, and the only upkeep is an occasional battery change. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes. For swimming, take it off.

Case, strap and fit

The round case is silver-coloured metal, 42 mm across and 11 mm thick, protected by a mineral glass. If you are unsure whether that diameter suits your wrist, our watch size guide will help. The black silicone strap fastens with a pin buckle and measures 25 cm in total length. The width between the lugs is 22 mm, worth noting if you later want a replacement strap. Silicone rinses clean under the tap, which suits sport.

For the gym, a run or a weekend of DIY, this is a men's watch that keeps pace without fuss.