Flair women's watch gold-tone leather strap

Black and gold-tone is one of those pairings that works with almost anything in your wardrobe. This Flair watch looks sharp against a navy blazer, a crisp white shirt, a grey knit or a simple black dress, and it holds its own with denim just as easily.

The round case is gold-tone metal and measures 35 mm across, a size that sits neatly on the wrist without shouting for attention. At 7 mm thick it is slim enough to slide under a cuff or a jumper sleeve without catching.

The dial is black, with Arabic numerals and baton markers sharing the space, so a quick glance is all it takes to read the time. A mineral glass covers it, which stands up to scratches better than plastic does. If you like the warm glow of this one, you can browse more in our gold-tone watches for women.

The black leather strap is 18 mm wide and softens as you wear it, moulding to your wrist over the weeks. A pin buckle clasp lets you set the length hole by hole, so the fit is just right. End to end the watch measures 24.5 cm and weighs only 33 g, light enough that you may forget it is there.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and easy to live with. Beyond the occasional battery change, it asks for nothing in the way of upkeep.

Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, so rain and splashes are no problem. Take it off before a swim, though, and your leather strap will thank you. Our care advice has a few tips for keeping it looking good.