Ladies' watch Raptor gold-tone multicoloured stretch 36 mm

The best thing about a stretch bracelet is how little it asks of you. There is no clasp to fiddle with while you are juggling a coffee and your keys: you slide this Raptor onto your wrist and you are ready to go. The stainless steel bracelet is 18 mm wide and the whole watch measures 18.5 cm end to end, case included, so it sits snugly without feeling fussy.

The look is just as easy to wear. The 36 mm round case has a gold-tone finish, and at 8 mm thick it stays slim enough to slip under a shirt cuff. It is a size that shows up nicely without shouting, which makes it a good everyday companion for a woman who likes a little shine on her wrist.

The multicoloured dial is where the personality comes in. There are no numbers to read, only fine hour markers, so the colours do the talking and the face stays clean and uncluttered. The bracelet carries the same multicoloured theme, which ties the whole watch together. It belongs to the Colorful Edition series and is a women's watch through and through.

Inside, a Miyota 2035 quartz movement keeps the time accurately, with an analogue display you can read at a glance. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks that come with a normal day. As for water, it is splash resistant: rain or a quick hand wash will not trouble it, but keep it out of the shower and out of the pool.

Wear it from Monday morning to Saturday night with jeans, a work outfit or an evening dress. It also makes a thoughtful gift, since the colours suit plenty of wardrobes. If you would like to compare styles, have a look at our gold-tone watches for women and see which one speaks to you.