Raptor multicoloured women's watch steel bracelet

The first thing you notice about this Raptor is the stainless steel. The bracelet has a cool, smooth weight against the wrist, and the silver-tone links catch the light each time you move your hand. It feels like a proper, grown-up piece, yet it stays slim at just 7 mm thick, so it slips under a sleeve without any fuss.

The round case is metal in a silver-tone finish and measures 34 mm across. That is a comfortable size for a women's watch: present enough to be seen, never so large that it takes over. The bracelet is 12 mm wide, which keeps the whole thing neat and balanced on the wrist.

Then there is the dial, and this is where the personality comes in. Its multicoloured background is the kind that plays nicely with almost anything you own, from a crisp white shirt to a soft knit jumper. Slim baton markers show the hours without crowding the face, so it stays easy to read at a glance. It suits the office, a lazy weekend or an evening out equally well.

Inside you will find a quartz movement with analogue display, protected by a mineral glass. Water resistance is 3 ATM, so a splash or a shower of rain is no trouble, but it is best left on the dresser for swimming or bathing.

The bracelet closes with a deployant clasp that fastens with a reassuring click. To adjust the fit, you simply remove one or more links, and our watch size guide walks you through it step by step. The total length is 21 cm, watch included. It also makes a lovely gift for someone who likes a little colour with her steel.