Just Watch silver-tone women's watch 27 mm steel bracelet

Start with the links, because that is where this watch earns its keep. The silver-tone steel bracelet is built from small, finely finished links that sit flat against the wrist and move with it, with a hook clasp to close it. There is no stiff band to break in, and when you want a snugger fit you simply remove a few links.

Above it sits a round dial in the same silver-tone as the case and bracelet, so the whole watch reads as one soft, cool piece of metal. Small dots mark the hours and nothing else competes for attention. It is the kind of face you read in half a second, which is exactly what a quiet everyday watch should offer.

At 27 mm across and 8 mm thick, the case is small and slim. It slides under a shirt cuff without catching and looks neat beside a thin bracelet or a single ring. The bracelet is 14 mm wide, and the full length from end to end, case included, is 20.5 cm, which is useful to know if you like a close fit. Our watch size guide shows you how to measure your wrist before you decide.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and fuss-free. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The glass is mineral, which holds up well to the knocks of daily wear.

Water resistance is 3 ATM, so it will cope with splashes and a rainy walk to work. Showers and swimming are another matter, so take it off before either.

Because the metal is silver-tone rather than loud, it works with almost anything in your wardrobe, from a Monday knit to a Saturday dress. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy gift for someone who prefers understated jewellery. This is a women's watch from Just Watch, called Relana, made for people who like their accessories simple and well put together.