Akzent red women's watch faux leather strap

Looking for a present that feels thoughtful without being fussy? This red Akzent watch is an easy one to wrap up for a sister, a friend or a colleague, and just as easy to buy for yourself on a day when you fancy a little colour on your wrist. It has that rare quality of looking cheerful and grown-up at the same time.

The round dial is a warm red, set in a silver-tone metal case that frames it neatly. Arabic numerals mark the hours, so the time is clear at a glance, whether you are checking it on a busy morning or across a restaurant table. A single splash of red like this lifts a navy jumper, a white shirt or a simple pair of jeans without asking for any other accessories to match.

The strap is red faux leather, soft against the skin and easy to look after, and it fastens with a classic pin buckle so you can set the fit just as you like it. With a 34 mm diameter and a case only 8 mm thick, the watch sits comfortably on a slimmer wrist and slips under a cuff without catching.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time reliably, read from an analogue display. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough to cope with everyday splashes, though it is best taken off for swimming or the shower.

If the silver-tone case appeals to you, there are more to compare in our collection of women's silver-tone watches. Whoever ends up wearing this one, it is a gift that will get noticed for all the right reasons.