Cheap Donna Kelly multicoloured ladies' watch stretch

The case measures 42 mm across and 7.5 mm deep, so this is a watch with real presence on the wrist rather than a discreet little face. The round case is metal in a silver-tone finish, and it sits flat enough to slide under a cuff without catching.

The dial is where the colour is. It is multicoloured, with Arabic numerals that keep the time easy to read at a glance, and the display is analogue. The silver-tone case frames all that colour neatly instead of competing with it.

The strap is a stretch bracelet in stainless steel, also multicoloured, and it has no clasp at all. You simply slide it over your hand and it expands to fit, which means there is nothing to fiddle with in the morning. The strap is 20 mm wide, and the total length including the watch is 20.5 cm.

Inside is a quartz movement, a dependable choice for a watch you want to wear without thinking about it. The glass is mineral, which holds up better against scratches than plastic would.

Styling is straightforward. The bold dial lifts a plain shirt or a knitted jumper, and the bracelet is comfortable enough for a full working day that carries on into the evening. It is also an easy gift for a birthday or a small treat for yourself, and at this price it is inexpensive without looking it.

This Donna Kelly model belongs with our silver-tone watches for women, if you would like to compare other cases and dials in the same finish.