Leonardo Verrelli ladies' watch brown steel bracelet

Stainless steel has a particular quality when it is brushed into links and given a rich brown finish: it feels cool for a moment on the wrist, then settles into your skin and stops being noticeable. This Leonardo Verrelli women's watch is built around exactly that contrast, a bracelet of brown steel links against a case in a lighter, silver-tone finish.

The dial is brown too, soft rather than dark, and easy to read at a glance. There are no numerals. Slim hour markers do the work instead, which keeps the face calm and uncluttered. It is the kind of watch that does not shout, and that is rather the point.

At 40 mm across and 9 mm thick, the round case has a confident presence without becoming heavy. The bracelet is 18 mm wide, and the total length, watch included, comes to 24.5 cm. Links keep the drape smooth and neat, and the deployment clasp holds everything securely when you fasten it and when you open it.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement with an analogue display, reliable and undemanding. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. The glass is mineral.

On the practical side, water resistance here means splash resistance. Rain or washing your hands is fine, but take it off for the shower and for swimming.

The silver-tone case sits easily with almost any colour, from denim to a little black dress, so it moves from the office to the weekend to an evening out without effort. If you enjoy the cooler metal tone, you can browse more silver-tone watches for women and compare the different styles side by side.