Women's watch silver-tone Eichmüller silicone strap

The best thing about this watch is how little it asks of you. You put it on in the morning, between the kettle and the front door, and it simply gets on with the day. The soft black silicone strap has no clasp to fiddle with and no links to catch on a jumper, and if it picks up a bit of grime on the commute, a rinse under the tap sorts it out.

That ease comes in a shape with some personality. The case is square, which makes a pleasant change from the usual round faces, and the dial is silver-tone, so it brings a bright, clean look to your wrist without shouting about it. Against the black strap the contrast is crisp and graphic.

At just 7 mm thick, it slides under a cuff or a coat sleeve without bulging or snagging. The strap is 18 mm wide, a neat size that sits comfortably on a slimmer wrist rather than swamping it. The case is stainless steel, a sensible choice for a watch you plan to wear often.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, so what you get is a clear, readable time and nothing to wind or set aside from the occasional adjustment. The mineral glass over the dial helps it cope with the small knocks of a normal week, like a bag zip or a desk edge.

On water, the rating is 3 ATM. That means you needn't panic if you get caught in a shower on the walk to the bus, but take it off before you get in the shower or the pool. If a sportier look is what you're after, you can browse more in our women's sports watches.

Silver-tone and black go with almost everything in your wardrobe, from office shirts to a dress for dinner, so you won't need to think about what you're wearing it with. This Eichmüller also makes an easy gift for someone who prefers a watch that looks good and gets on with the job.