Just Watch red ladies' watch steel bracelet 40 mm

Most steel watches play it safe with a white or black face and leave it there. This Just Watch does something different: a red dial, bold enough to be the first thing people notice, set against a silver-tone case and bracelet that keep the whole look tidy. It is the sort of watch that makes a plain white shirt look like a decision.

The dial is easy to love and easy to read. Arabic numerals mark the hours, and the silver-tone indices stand out sharply against the red, so you can check the time at a glance, even when you are rushing for a train. The display is analogue, with a round case and a mineral glass cover that guards the dial against everyday knocks.

Size is where it really breaks from the dainty crowd. The case measures 40 mm across and 8.5 mm thick, a generous, slightly oversized shape that suits anyone who likes a watch to be seen. The case is metal, the bracelet is stainless steel with links, and it is 20 mm wide. Total length, case included, is 20.5 cm.

The bracelet closes with a butterfly clasp that opens from both sides, so there is no visible buckle to break up the line of links. Inside, a quartz movement keeps accurate time without any winding or fuss. Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, which means rain and splashes are no problem, but it is best taken off for swimming.

Because everything except the dial is silver-tone, the red does the talking while the rest goes with almost anything, from office knitwear to an evening dress. If this look appeals, you can see more like it in our silver-tone watches for women, and compare how each one wears on the wrist.