Q&Q blue ladies' watch faux leather strap

Some watches are lovely on the shelf and fussy on the wrist. This Q&Q is the other kind. At 30 mm across and 8 mm thick, the round case slips under a cuff without catching, and the black faux leather strap is soft enough that you stop noticing it by mid-morning. It is a watch you put on with your coffee and forget about until you need the time.

The dial is a calm blue, and it does the quiet work of lifting a plain outfit without shouting about it. There are no numerals, just simple hour markers that stand out neatly against the colour, so a glance is all it takes to read it. The analogue display keeps things easy and uncluttered.

The case is metal in a silver tone, which pairs nicely with the dark strap and gives the whole watch a clean, classic look. If you like how it sits, you may enjoy browsing the rest of our silver-tone watches for women, where the same understated mood runs through plenty of other styles.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps time without any winding or fuss, and a mineral glass protects the dial. The strap closes with a traditional pin buckle, the sort of clasp most of us find instinctive. It measures 14 mm wide, and the total length including the watch is 22.5 cm, so it suits a slim to average wrist.

One practical note: the water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough for the odd splash when you wash your hands or get caught in a light shower. Showers, baths and swimming are best left to another watch. Wiped over now and then, the faux leather is easy to keep looking neat, which makes this an easy everyday companion, and a thoughtful gift for someone who prefers things simple.