Eichmüller women's watch leather strap 32 mm gold-tone

The first thing you notice is the strap: green leather, supple from the start and set to soften further with wear. It is 16 mm wide, a neat proportion for a slim watch, and it gives the Eichmüller a warmer, more natural feel than a metal bracelet would.

Against it, the round case is gold-tone stainless steel, 32 mm across. That is a size that sits comfortably on most wrists without looking lost or oversized.

The dial is white, clean and easy to read at a glance. Analogue display, no clutter, so the time is simply there when you look down.

At only 7 mm thick, the watch slips under a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve without catching. It works as well with a crisp shirt as with a chunky jumper, and the green and gold pairing looks good next to gold-tone jewellery. If that is the look you like, you can browse more women's gold-tone watches in the shop.

Inside is a TMI PC21 quartz movement, which keeps accurate time with no winding and no fuss. The mineral glass protects the dial and resists scratches better than plastic would.

Water resistance is 3 ATM, enough for splashes and the odd shower of rain. Take it off before swimming or showering.