Q&Q silver-tone women's watch with silicone strap

The best thing about this Q&Q watch is how little it asks of you. The black silicone strap is soft and flexible, and when it picks up the day's dust or a splash of coffee, a quick rinse under the tap sorts it out. It is the kind of watch you put on in the morning and then stop thinking about, which is exactly what a good everyday watch should let you do.

It also looks more polished than that easy-going nature suggests. The silver-tone dial sits beneath the glass with slim markers, so the face stays clean and uncluttered, and the silver-tone metal case picks up the same shade. Together they give you a neutral base that goes with almost anything in your wardrobe, from jeans and a jumper to a shirt or a little black dress.

At 40 mm across and 10 mm deep, the round case has a confident presence on the wrist without feeling bulky. The sub-dials give it a hint of chronograph styling, so it has a sporty edge that sits nicely with the plain black strap. If that look appeals, you may enjoy browsing more of our women's sports watches too.

Reading the time is easy at any hour, because the hands are luminescent and stay visible when the light drops. The movement is quartz with an analogue display, which keeps things reliable and simple. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes.

The strap is 20 mm wide and closes with a classic pin buckle, and the whole watch measures 24.5 cm from end to end. It has water resistance of 5 ATM, so rain and everyday splashes are no problem. It is best taken off for swimming, though. The mineral glass over the dial helps protect it from the small knocks that come with daily life.

It also makes a lovely present, whether for a birthday or simply because you want to treat someone, and it works just as well as a treat for yourself. A watch this easy to wear tends to become the one you reach for without a second thought.