Q&Q yellow ladies' watch, Arabic numerals, 38 mm

Most everyday quartz watches are content to look neutral. This Q&Q goes the other way, with a dial, case and strap all in the same clear yellow, so the colour reads as one considered gesture rather than an accent. It is a quiet kind of boldness, easy to wear and hard to mistake for anything else.

The round case measures 38 mm across and 10 mm thick, which gives it a confident presence on the wrist without ever feeling heavy. The case is made of plastic, and that keeps the whole watch light enough that you will barely notice it during a long day.

On the dial, arabic numerals mark the hours in a clean, classic way, so the time is clear at a glance. The display is analogue, and the hands are luminescent, a small courtesy when the light fades in the evening.

The strap is yellow too and closes with a traditional pin buckle. It is 20 mm wide, and the full length, watch included, comes to 24 cm. That makes it a comfortable fit for a slim to medium wrist, and the buckle lets you settle on exactly the right hole.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, accurate and entirely undemanding, with a synthetic glass keeping the weight down. The water resistance is 10 ATM, so surface swimming is fine, though it is not meant for diving.

If you like the idea of a simpler style, you will find more in our classic women's watches. This one suits a Monday morning as well as a Saturday evening, and it makes an easy gift for anyone who enjoys a little colour.