Raptor gold-tone watch for women steel bracelet

At 34 mm across and just 7 mm thick, this Raptor watch sits neatly on the wrist without ever feeling like a statement piece you have to live up to. It is a round case that slips under a knitted cuff and stays comfortable through a long day, which is exactly what you want from something you will reach for again and again.

The case is gold-tone metal, and it is set against a black stainless steel bracelet made of links. That pairing gives the watch a polished, slightly dressed-up feel, a little like a favourite piece of jewellery that happens to tell the time. The bracelet is 12 mm wide and the whole watch measures 21 cm, so it follows the wrist closely without any fuss.

The dial is where the colour happens. It is multicoloured, bright and easy to read, with no numerals, just fine hour markers that keep things clean and uncluttered. If you like a touch of warmth in your accessories, you will find more of the same family in our gold-tone watches for women.

On the practical side, the movement is quartz with an analogue display, so it keeps good time and asks very little of you. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The bracelet closes with a deployment clasp, which holds firmly and makes the watch much less likely to slip off when you undo it.

Water resistance is 3 ATM, enough to cope with a passing shower of rain, but take it off before washing your hands at length, showering or swimming. It also makes a thoughtful present for a birthday or simply as a treat for someone who deserves it, and it will fit easily into everyday outfits.