Akzent gold-tone watch for women faux leather strap

Start with the case, because that is where this watch gets its personality. Akzent has given it a tonneau shape, a soft barrel-like outline that sits differently on the wrist from the usual round case, and it is finished in a gold-tone metal that catches the light without shouting about it. At only 8 mm thick, it slips under a cuff without any fuss.

Against that warm case, the dial is a deep, plain black. It is the sort of background that goes with just about anything in your wardrobe, from a navy jumper to a summer dress. The numerals are Arabic and nicely drawn, so you can read the time at a glance, even when you are rushing out of the door with a coffee in one hand.

The strap is black faux leather, 18 mm wide, soft against the skin and easy to look after. A quick wipe is usually all it needs. It closes with a traditional pin buckle, which means you can set the length hole by hole until it feels right for you, snug or a little looser as the mood takes you.

Fully laid out, the watch measures 22 cm from end to end and weighs just 24 g. You tend to forget you are wearing it, which is exactly what you want from something you will put on every morning. Inside sits a quartz movement, so the time stays dependable without any winding, and the mineral glass is more scratch-resistant than a plastic one would be.

On the practical side, it is water resistant to 3 ATM. That is enough to cope with a splash or a walk in the rain, but it is not meant for the shower or for swimming, so take it off before you get wet.

It is an easy watch to live with: smart enough for work, relaxed enough for the weekend, and a nice idea if you are looking for a present for someone who likes a little warmth on her wrist. If the look appeals, you will find more like it among our gold-tone watches for women.