Burberry Men’s 38mm Watch (BU9031)

Burberry’s BU9031 keeps things straightforward: a mid-sized case. \n Case and Wrist Presence The case measures 38 mm across. That puts it in the middle ground: substantial enough to read at a glance, small enough to sit under most shirt cuffs. It is a size that works equally well with a shirt cuff or a t-shirt sleeve, which is most of what a watch actually needs to do. The case is stainless steel, polished, which resists the dings and scratches of daily wear better than a plated finish. Left in its natural steel colour, it pairs with either a silver or two-tone strap without clashing. A mineral crystal covers the dial – harder than acrylic and less prone to shattering than sapphire, a sensible trade-off for daily wear. \n Dial and Legibility Colour on the dial is blue; the hour markers are applied baton markers. They catch the light at an angle and stay easy to read without a lot of contrast against the dial. \n Functions A date window sits to the side of the dial, cut into the face rather than printed on it. \n Water Resistance The 5 ATM rating covers rain, hand-washing and incidental splashes; it is not rated for swimming or diving. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet, which spreads the watch’s weight evenly across the wrist. A metal bracelet can usually have links removed or added at a jeweller to get an exact fit, and it will not need replacing the way a strap eventually does. \n Who This Watch Suits The blue dial on a steel bracelet is a more distinctive option than the plain white or black dials in the same case. \n Care and Maintenance Keep it away from perfume, solvents and extreme heat, and have the battery changed by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk – a proper change reseats the case seal at the same time, which is what actually protects the water rating. Have the bracelet’s links checked periodically for wear at the pins, and keep it away from sharp knocks that can mark the polished surfaces. \n About the Brand Burberry’s watches carry the same understated house codes as the rest of the label – plain dials and cases, with no unnecessary detail. The house is better known for outerwear than watches, and the timepieces are built to the same conservative brief – correct rather than showy. \n Technical Specifications Case diameter 38 mm Case material stainless steel Case colour silver Dial colour blue Strap/bracelet stainless steel bracelet Water resistance 5 ATM Gender Men’s Warranty 24-month international manufacturer warranty \n Buying With Confidence This watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer’s warranty covering the movement, excluding the battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, with nationwide delivery and tracking. As with any unworn watch in its original packaging, it is covered by your rights under the Consumer Protection Act. The check texture on the blue dial only really shows itself at an angle, catching the light rather than standing out head-on.