Early in the morning, the pool is quiet and you glance at your wrist between lengths. This Q&Q men's watch has a 43 mm round case in black plastic, a blue dial and a quartz movement, and it is rated to 10 ATM water resistance.
The blue dial pairs Arabic numerals with baton indexes, so you can read the time without counting marks. The hands and the indexes are luminescent: let them soak up some light during the day and they stay readable in a dark room or on an early walk.
At 43 mm across and 12 mm thick, the case has real presence, so if you have a slim wrist, check that it will not overhang. The plastic case and the synthetic crystal keep the weight down to 43 g, and the crystal takes knocks well. A light scratch can be polished out. With 10 ATM water resistance it will come along to the pool or the sea for swimming at the surface, though it is not a diving watch, and you should avoid touching the crown underwater.
The quartz movement asks very little of you. There is nothing to wind, and when the battery runs out you simply replace it.
The black strap closes with a pin buckle and measures 24.5 cm in total length. The width between the lugs is 23.5 mm, which is the figure to keep in mind if you ever want a replacement strap. If you like this kind of robust, practical style, have a look at our men's sports watches too.
It is light enough to forget about from morning to evening, and plain enough to wear to the office on Monday and on a weekend walk.
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