Q&Q anthracite women's watch steel bracelet

Most basic steel watches are plain silver all the way through. This Q&Q is different because of its anthracite dial, a deep grey that gives the face real character while the rest of the watch stays calm and understated.

The case is round, metal and silver-tone, and at 30 mm across it is a small watch made for slimmer wrists. It is 8 mm thick, so it slips under a cuff without catching.

The stainless steel bracelet is silver-tone, made of links, and 15 mm wide. It fastens with a hook clasp. Fully laid out, the watch measures 21 cm from end to end, which is worth checking against your wrist before you order.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time, and the analogue display is easy to read at a glance. You do not wind it or think about it, you simply wear it.

Water resistance is 3 ATM. That covers splashes and the odd shower of rain, but it is not a watch for swimming or the shower, so take it off before either.

Anthracite and silver-tone go with almost everything, from office shirts to evening black. If you like the look, you can compare it with other silver-tone watches for women in the shop.