Women's watch Eichmüller gold-tone leather strap black dial

If you like your accessories to make a statement without shouting, this watch was made with you in mind. It suits the woman who prefers a bold wrist to a dainty one, who pairs a crisp shirt with a good blazer in the morning and slips into something softer for dinner, and who wants one watch that quietly handles both.

The Eichmüller case is gold-tone stainless steel, round and generous at 41 mm across and 10 mm thick. That size gives it the relaxed, slightly oversized look that is so popular at the moment, and the steel construction is built to last. The warm metal glows against the skin and picks up the light in a flattering way.

The black dial is where the character comes from. Against the gold-tone case it feels crisp and polished, and because black never really goes out of fashion, the watch looks just as at home in the office as it does with an evening outfit. The black leather strap is soft to the touch and finishes the look with a calm, classic note. If you enjoy this colour story, you will find more like it in our gold-tone watches for women.

Inside is a Miyota 2036 quartz movement with an analogue display, which keeps things accurate and simple. Day to day, all it ever asks for is a fresh battery now and then. The mineral glass is more scratch-resistant than plastic, and the strap measures 20 mm wide, which is handy to know if you like to swap straps later.

Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, so rain and the odd splash are nothing to worry about, though it is best taken off for swimming. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy choice if you are shopping for someone special, or simply treating yourself.