Raptor blue ladies' watch expanding bracelet

The blue of this Raptor dial and bracelet sits comfortably with navy knitwear, white shirts, denim and grey tailoring, so it works as an accent colour rather than something you have to dress around. The case is silver-tone metal, which keeps the whole watch cool in tone and helps it pair with other pieces in a similar finish.

The case is round and measures 36 mm across, with a thickness of 8 mm. That puts it in the medium range for a women's watch: visible on the wrist without dominating it, and slim enough to slide under a cuff. The dial is analogue and has no numerals, only fine hour markers, which gives it a clean, uncluttered look.

The bracelet is stainless steel in the same blue as the dial and uses an expanding design, so there is no clasp to fasten. You simply slide it over your hand and it sits on the wrist. The strap is 18 mm wide, and the total length including the watch is 18.5 cm. If you like the silver-tone case and want to see other styles with the same finish, have a look at our silver-tone women's watches.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, which keeps accurate time and needs no winding or regular adjustment. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of daily wear.

Water resistance is limited to splashes. Rain or washing your hands is fine, but do not wear it in the shower or immerse it in water. The watch comes in a presentation box, which makes it a ready-to-give present as well as an everyday piece.