Some watches ask a lot of you, and this one asks for nothing. The Akzent weighs just 29 g, so you can put it on in the morning and forget it is there. The quartz movement (PC21) keeps good time without any winding or fuss, and the white dial with its Arabic numerals and baton markers lets you read the hour in a glance, even when you are rushing for the bus.
There is a warmth to the look as well. The round case, 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, has a gold-tone finish applied by ion plating (IP), and the gold-tone numerals and markers stand out neatly against the white. It is a size that sits comfortably on a wrist without looking oversized. The mineral glass is more scratch-resistant than plastic, which is reassuring for a watch you will wear daily.
The black faux leather strap is 17 mm wide and soft against the skin, and it closes with a classic pin buckle clasp. Total length including the watch is 22 cm. Black with gold-tone goes with almost anything, from jeans and a jumper on Saturday to your usual work outfit on Monday. If you like the colour combination, you can browse more in our gold-tone watches for women.
On the practical side, water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough for splashes and the odd shower of rain but not for swimming or bathing, so take it off before you get in the water. It is also an inexpensive watch, which makes it an easy choice for a birthday present or simply a treat for yourself.
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