Akzent ladies' watch silver-tone faux leather strap

Silver-tone and black make one of the quietest pairings there is, and this Akzent watch builds its whole look on it. The silver-tone dial and case sit against a black faux leather strap, so the effect is cool and composed rather than showy. It goes easily with a pair of dark jeans and a white shirt, and just as well with a little black dress when the evening calls for something more polished.

The dial keeps things simple. Round hour markers ring the silver-tone face without crowding it, and the display is analogue, so you read the time at a glance. A mineral glass covers the dial and stands up to scratches better than plastic would.

The round metal case measures 42 mm across and 8 mm deep. That is a generous size, in line with the current taste for slightly oversized watches, yet the slim profile stops it from feeling bulky. Worn alone it makes a clean statement, and it sits comfortably beside a thin chain or a few fine rings.

The strap is black faux leather, soft against the wrist, 20 mm wide and 24 cm long including the case. A pin buckle fastens it, so you can adjust the fit hole by hole until it feels right. It suits an office outfit as readily as a weekend one.

Inside is a quartz movement, accurate and undemanding, with no winding or fuss. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers splashes such as washing your hands or a spot of rain. Showering and swimming are best left to another watch.

If silver tones are your colour, you will find more to compare in our women's silver-tone watches, all chosen for the same understated style.