Gold-tone multicoloured women's watch with stretch band

There is something rather lovely about a watch that pairs warm gold-tone metal with a dial full of colour. This Excellanc is exactly that kind of piece, and it looks its best against plain clothes: a white shirt with the sleeves pushed up, a soft knit in navy or oatmeal, or a simple black dress that could use a little life at the wrist.

The round case measures 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, so it sits neatly on the wrist without shouting for attention. The case is metal in a gold-tone finish, and it frames a multicoloured dial that catches the eye first and keeps it there. It is a cheerful face, and an easy one to read.

There are no numerals to clutter things. Slim hour markers do the work instead, which keeps the dial calm even with all those colours playing across it. If you like your accessories to have a bit of personality but still feel tidy, this balance is the whole charm of the watch.

The strap is a stretch bracelet in multicoloured stainless steel, so there is no clasp to fiddle with. You simply slide it over your hand and it settles into place. Anyone who has ever struggled with a tiny fastening at the end of a long day will appreciate that.

Inside is a quartz movement with analogue display, a reliable and low-fuss choice for a watch you will want to reach for daily. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes.

If gold tones are your thing, you will find plenty more to browse among our women's gold-tone watches, but this one is a lovely place to start if you want a little colour with your shine.