Eichmüller ladies' watch gold-tone black leather strap

Plenty of fashion watches settle for a gold-tone case and a black dial and stop there. This Eichmüller goes a step further with a small separate sub-dial for the seconds, the sort of detail you normally spot on watches that cost far more. It gives the face some character without crowding it, and the black background keeps everything easy to read at a glance.

At 37 mm across and 9 mm thick, the round stainless steel case sits neatly on the wrist rather than shouting for attention. The gold-tone finish adds warmth, while the black leather strap is 20 mm wide and softens up comfortably in the first few days of wear. It is a pairing that works from a morning meeting to a dinner out, with a blazer, a knit or a little black dress. If you enjoy the look, have a browse through our gold-tone watches for women to see what else catches your eye.

Inside, a quartz movement (Epson VL58) keeps the time steady, and a date function saves you from checking your phone. The crystal is mineral glass, which stands up to scratches better than plastic. Water resistance is 5 ATM, so rain and splashes are no problem, but take it off before swimming. It also arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy choice if you are buying for someone else.