Raptor gold-tone women's watch expanding bracelet

The first thing you notice about this Raptor is how it goes on: the stainless steel bracelet is an expanding one, so there is no clasp to fiddle with. You simply slide it over your hand and it sits comfortably on the wrist. It is 18 mm wide and measures 18.5 cm in total, and the case is a round metal one in a gold-tone finish, 36 mm across and 8 mm thick.

Look at the dial and you will find a soft multicolour face, easy to read at a glance. There are no numerals, just slim gold-tone hour markers that stand out nicely against the background, which keeps the whole thing clean and uncluttered. It is part of the Colorful Edition series, and it manages to feel sunny without being showy. If you enjoy warm metal tones, you can browse more gold-tone watches for women and see how this one fits among them.

It is the sort of watch that happily goes from the office to a weekend out to an evening with friends, and it takes whatever you are wearing in its stride. Inside is a quartz movement (Miyota 2035) with an analogue display, so the time stays reliable without any fuss, and the dial is protected by mineral glass.

A few practical words on water. The water resistance covers splashes only, so a shower of rain or washing your hands is no problem, but do take it off before a shower or a swim. It also arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy choice if you are looking for a gift, whether for someone else or for yourself.