Kenneth Cole white ladies' watch leather strap

You are on the train with a coffee in one hand and your sleeve pushed back to check the time. On a 34 mm round case with a white dial, that glance takes a second. The hour markers are small dots, so nothing competes with the hands, and the face stays easy to read in bright morning light as well as under office strip lighting.

This Kenneth Cole women's watch pairs that white dial with a brown leather strap. The contrast is calm rather than showy, which is why it sits comfortably with a plain knit, a shirt or a simple dress. The case is stainless steel in a silver-tone finish, so the metal and the leather read as two clear colours instead of blending together.

The case measures 34 mm across and 6 mm thick, which is a classic size for a women's watch. At that thickness it slides under a cuff or a jumper sleeve without catching. The strap is 14 mm wide and the watch measures 22 cm in total length, case included, so it is worth checking against your wrist if you prefer a snug fit.

The strap closes with a traditional pin buckle, the simplest and most familiar fastening, and you can adjust it to the hole that suits you. Leather tends to soften as you wear it, and many people find it comfortable within the first few days.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, a straightforward mechanism that keeps steady time without winding. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. The mineral glass over the dial guards against the small knocks of daily life such as bags, desks and door frames.

Water resistance is rated at 3 ATM. That is enough to handle splashes and a walk in the rain, but it is not meant for showering or swimming, so take it off before either. If you like the silver-tone case and would like to compare other styles, you can browse our silver-tone watches for women.