Q&Q gold-tone women's watch with faux leather strap

The first thing you notice is the glow. A small round dial in warm gold-tone sits inside a gold-tone metal case, and against the black strap it looks polished without trying too hard. At 30 mm across, this Q&Q is a dainty watch, the kind that sits neatly on a slim wrist rather than shouting from it.

Look closer and the dial keeps things simple. Arabic numerals mark the hours, so you can read the time at a glance, even when you are hurrying out of the door. The display is analogue, with a mineral glass over the dial, which stands up to scratches better than plastic glass would.

The strap is black faux leather, soft and light, 16 mm wide. It has the plain, classic look that goes with almost anything, from jeans and a jumper on a Saturday to a smarter outfit for the office. The traditional buckle clasp lets you fine-tune the fit hole by hole, and the whole watch measures 22.5 cm from end to end.

Inside is a quartz movement, accurate and easy to live with, so there is nothing to wind and nothing to think about. The case is just 9 mm thick, which helps it slip under a cuff without catching. If you like the colour, have a browse through our women's gold-tone watches to see how it compares with other styles.

On the practical side, the water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough to cope with a passing shower of rain. Take it off before you wash up, shower or swim, and it will look its best for longer.