Eichmüller gold-tone ladies' watch 40 mm leather strap

The first thing you notice is the gold-tone case against the white dial, a clean, bright face on a warm brown leather strap. At 40 mm across it is a generous size, so it reads as a statement piece rather than a dainty accessory. The case is stainless steel, and the dial keeps things simple, with the seconds shown in a small separate sub-dial that adds a neat watchmaker's touch.

The brown leather strap is 20 mm wide and softens as you wear it, so it gets more comfortable with time. It sits easily with a crisp shirt or a chunky knit, and if you like the warm metal look, you can browse more women's gold-tone watches in the shop.

Inside is a Seiko VD78 quartz movement, accurate and needing no special upkeep. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks, and the case is 8 mm thick. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which covers rain and splashes, though you should take it off before swimming. It arrives in a presentation box, so it also works well as a gift.