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Skechers SR1042 El Segundo Chronograph Strap Watch - W5550
Ref. SR1042
The El Segundo name belongs to Skechers' sport-utility line, and the SR1042 commits fully to that brief: a 50mm resin case at 17mm thick, built for legibility and function rather than restraint. The dual analog-digital layout means you can read elapsed time and current time simultaneously without pressing anything, and the integrated button placement keeps the profile clean despite the feature count. At 172 grams it wears lighter than the dimensions suggest — resin carries none of the wrist-load that a steel case of equivalent bulk would impose, which matters over a long day or a training session. The matte black texture absorbs rather than reflects, so it reads as one composed unit on the wrist rather than a collection of parts. Low-light legibility comes from the backlight rather than from a lume compound, which is the honest trade-off at this size and price point — the digital display is sharp enough that it works.
- Reference
- SR1042
- Brand
- Skechers
- Collection
- El Segundo
- Case size
- 50mm
- Case thickness
- 17mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Skechers
Skechers was founded in 1992 in Manhattan Beach, California, by Robert Greenberg, who had previously built and lost LA Gear. It grew into one of the largest footwear companies in the world.
The watches are a licensed extension of that, and they are what they look like: casual quartz pieces, sized and coloured to sit alongside the trainers, priced accordingly. There is no watchmaking history here and the brand does not claim any.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,241), Chronograph Watches (1,336), Watches 44mm and Over (922), Watches Under £100 (740) and All Black Watches (345).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 50mm is a large watch with real presence
- 17mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Skechers SR1042 El Segundo alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | SR1042 | 30160 | 5897 |
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| Price | £37 | £30 | £30 |
| Case size | 50mm | 47mm | 47mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 100m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Leather strap | Rubber strap |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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