Cheap ladies' watch Classique gold-tone 26 mm stretch

The first thing you notice is how small and neat it is. A round 26 mm case in gold-tone metal, a clean white dial and a bracelet that glints without shouting. This is a watch that dresses a wrist rather than taking it over, and for an inexpensive women's watch it has a surprisingly polished look.

Look closer and the dial is easy to read. The Arabic numerals are neatly drawn against the white background, so you get the time at a glance. The white also plays nicely with almost anything in your wardrobe, from a crisp shirt on Monday morning to a dress on Saturday night. A mineral glass protects the dial.

Then there is the bracelet, which is the clever part. It is a stainless steel stretch bracelet in the same gold-tone, so there is no clasp to fiddle with. You simply slide it over your hand and it sits comfortably. It is 12 mm wide, and the total length including the case is 18 cm.

On the wrist you will barely feel it. The case is only 8 mm thick and the whole watch weighs just 26 g, which makes it easy to forget you are wearing it. If you like a slim, light watch for long days, that is where this Classique model shines.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps accurate time with no special upkeep. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. If you enjoy the warm glow of this one, take a look at our full range of gold-tone watches for women and see what else catches your eye.