Raptor gold-tone women's watch 32 mm mesh strap

A watch you will actually wear every day needs to be light, easy to put on and quiet in its manner, and this Raptor ticks all three. The 32 mm case is only 8 mm thick, so it slips under a cuff without catching, and the mesh bracelet moves with your wrist instead of pressing against it.

The colouring is calm and considered. A gold-tone dial sits inside a gold-tone metal case, while the stainless steel bracelet is grey, which tempers the warmth of the gold-tone and keeps the whole watch from looking showy. It is a small, round watch with a soft glow rather than a loud one.

The mesh bracelet is flexible and sits comfortably through a full day at a desk, on the train or around the house. It fastens with a hook clasp, a simple closure that is quick to do up with one hand. The bracelet is 16 mm wide and the watch measures 23 cm in total.

Inside is a quartz Miyota 2035 movement, chosen for being accurate and uncomplicated. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks that come with ordinary days.

Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough for a passing shower of rain. Take it off before washing your hands at length, showering or swimming. That small habit will keep it looking good for years.

Quietly polished, it suits an evening out, a wedding or a dinner as readily as a working week. If the soft drape of this strap appeals to you, you will find more of the same in our women's mesh strap watches.