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It runs on a battery driven quartz movement. Quartz keeps steady, reliable time on its own, so you never need to wind the watch by hand. Set the time once when it arrives, then simply fasten it each morning and it stays accurate through the day. When the battery eventually runs down, any watch shop can fit a fresh one in a few minutes.

The multifunctional dial places three smaller sub dials inside the main face alongside the central hour and minute hands. They give the dial its layered, detailed look beyond a plain flat surface. The watch reads primarily as a clear time piece, with the sub dials and the date window at three adding the finished, multi dial appearance the design is known for.

Two looks are offered. The brown strap with a white dial face reads soft and classic and leans toward smart, lighter outfits. The black strap with a black dial face stays dark and understated and sits quietly under a jacket. Both share the same round steel case, multifunctional dial and quartz movement, so only the strap and dial colour change between them.

The leather strap fastens with a standard pin buckle, the same familiar closure as most classic watches. Punched holes are spaced along the strap, so you thread the tail through the keeper and set the pin in the hole that holds the watch comfortably on your wrist. There is nothing new to learn and the fit adjusts easily as the day goes on.

The round case suits most adult men's wrists and sits fairly flat against the wrist rather than standing tall. The leather strap adjusts across several punched holes, so you can set it snug or a little looser to suit you. Measure where you would wear it if you are unsure, then pick the hole that keeps the case centred and the strap tail sitting neat under the keeper.

It works well as a gift. A round men's watch with a multifunctional dial suits birthdays, anniversaries and everyday wear, and the two colourways let you match the recipient's taste. The brown and white version leans smart and classic, while the all black version stays quiet and understated. Both arrive ready to wear once the time is set and the buckle fastened.

Wipe the steel case and the leather strap with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep the strap away from heavy water so the leather stays supple rather than stiffening. Storing the watch flat keeps the strap from creasing. With a little care the case stays clear and the strap wears in gently, so the watch keeps its finished look over time.

Both. The multifunctional dial and steel case give the watch enough detail to finish a smart outfit, while the leather strap keeps it easy to wear day to day. The brown and white version leans toward smart, lighter looks and the all black version stays understated under a jacket. Either colourway carries from the office to the weekend on one strap.