Q&Q automatic watch for men steel bracelet 42 mm

Turn this Q&Q watch over and you will see why it feels a little different on the wrist: the case back is transparent, so the automatic movement is on show while it works. It sits in a round, silver-tone steel case 42 mm across and 12 mm thick, with a white dial and a date window.

What powers it and how it reads

There is no battery to replace. The automatic movement draws its energy from the natural motion of your arm, which is a pleasure to wear once you get used to it. The white dial with Arabic numerals keeps the time easy to read at a glance, and the hands carry a luminescent coating, so after a little time in the light you can still check the hour in the dark. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic, and water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes but not swimming.

Bracelet and fit

The stainless steel bracelet is made of links in the same silver tone as the case. It is 21.5 mm wide and 24.5 cm long overall, and you can shorten it by removing links. Keep any you take out, as you may want them again. If you are unsure whether 42 mm suits your wrist, our watch size guide explains how to choose and how to adjust the links. A deployant clasp closes the bracelet with ease and keeps the watch securely on your wrist when you open it. The surfaces alternate between matt and polished finishes, which gives the steel a bit of life.

In daily wear it is a watch that goes with a shirt at the office as readily as with jeans at the weekend, and you never have to think about winding it or finding a battery.