Raptor red ladies' watch mother-of-pearl dial steel bracelet

You are pouring the last of your coffee, and you glance at your wrist before grabbing your keys. On this Raptor, what you see is a soft red dial with a mother-of-pearl finish that shifts in the light, looking a little different by the window than it does under the office lamps. It is a quiet way to start a day.

The dial keeps things simple. There are no numerals, only slim index markers, so the time reads at a glance and the colour does the talking. The red bracelet is made of stainless steel and carries the shade through to the clasp, while the round case is metal in a silver-tone finish that gives the red a clean frame. It suits a work shirt as well as a dress for the evening, and it is just as happy with jeans on a Saturday.

At 32 mm across and 8 mm thick, the case is dainty and sits comfortably on a slender wrist without looking lost. The bracelet is 14 mm wide and 20.5 cm long including the case. It is adjusted by taking out one or more links, and if you are unsure how to go about it, our watch size guide walks you through it. A deployment clasp keeps it secure when you open and close it.

Inside is a quartz movement (a Miyota 2035) with an analogue display, so you can count on the time without winding anything. The mineral glass stands up to scratches better than plastic would. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is fine for splashes and a rainy walk to the station, but the watch should come off before a shower or a swim.

The Raptor is a women's watch with a little personality, easy to wear every day and easy to notice when it catches the light.