Raptor men's watch 39 mm brown dial

The first thing you notice about this Raptor is the brown: a warm, earthy dial set against a black case, with a brown bracelet that picks up the same tone. It is a quartz men's watch with a 39 mm round case, and it feels like a watch made for daily use rather than for the display cabinet.

Reading the time at a glance

The dial uses Arabic numerals with black hour markers, so the time registers almost before you look. The display is analogue, and the mineral glass keeps the dial clear. The quartz movement, a GL32, keeps steady time without any winding or fuss. When the battery eventually runs down, have it changed by a watchmaker, who can check the seals at the same time.

Size and fit on the wrist

At 39 mm across and 8 mm thick, the case suits most men's wrists and slips easily under a shirt cuff. The bracelet is made of brown links and is adjusted by removing one or more of them. Our watch size guide explains how, and it is worth keeping any links you take out. The total length is 22.5 cm, and the gap between the lugs is 18 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever want a replacement strap. A deployant clasp closes with a click and holds the watch securely on your wrist when you open it.

Daily wear and water

This watch is splash resistant, so rain or washing your hands is no problem. Showers, baths and swimming are not. Otherwise it is easy to live with, comfortable on a long working day and just as at home at the weekend with jeans and a jumper. If you like the look but want something different, you can browse our other classic men's watches.