Eichmüller black women's watch silver-tone metal bracelet

You are heading out of the front door with a coffee in one hand and your keys in the other, and a quick glance at your wrist tells you that you are on time. That is the kind of watch this Eichmüller is: small, neat and always there when you need it. The black dial is plain and easy to read, and it sits well against the silver-tone case, so it looks as good with a denim jacket as it does with the little black dress you pull out on Friday night.

The rectangular case is a pleasant change from the usual round faces. It measures 19 x 24 mm and is just 8 mm thick, so it slides under a shirt cuff without catching. The metal bracelet is made of links, 12 mm wide, and its silver-tone finish matches the case for a clean, uninterrupted line around the wrist. If you like this look, you can browse more silver-tone watches for women in the shop.

Inside, a TMI PC21 quartz movement keeps the time without any fuss, with a simple analogue display. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic, which is handy for a watch that spends its days knocking against desks, bags and door frames.

The water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough for splashes and a sudden shower on the walk home. It is not meant for the shower or for swimming, so take it off before you get in. Wear it on its own or stacked with a few thin bracelets, and let the black and silver-tone do the rest.