Cheap gold-tone Alain Miller women's watch blue dial metal

Plenty of small gold-tone watches look much the same. What sets this Alain Miller apart is the blue dial, a clear, bright shade that gives the warm metal around it a bit of contrast and keeps the whole watch from looking flat.

The dial stays calm. Slim baton markers show the hours without crowding the face, and a date function sits quietly alongside them. The hands are luminescent, which is a small, useful touch when you glance at the time in a dim room or on the way home in the evening.

The round case measures 36.5 mm across and 10.5 mm thick, a size that is noticeable without being imposing. Case and bracelet are both metal in the same gold tone, so the watch reads as one polished piece and sits easily next to gold-tone jewellery if you like to build a matching look on the wrist.

The bracelet is made of links and is 20 mm wide, with a total length of 23.5 cm. If it needs to sit closer to your wrist, links can be removed, and our watch size guide explains how to measure and adjust it properly.

Inside is a quartz movement, the SL28, with an analogue display. It keeps accurate time without any fuss, and day to day the only upkeep is changing the battery now and then. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks that come with everyday wear.

It suits the office, a weekend out or an evening plan equally well, and at this price it is an inexpensive way to add a refined touch to your outfits without drawing too much attention.