Raptor brown wooden ladies' watch dot markers white dial

Warm chestnut brown against a clean white dial: that is the whole colour story of this Raptor, and it works beautifully with the things already in your wardrobe. Think cream knits, denim, olive and camel coats, linen shirts in summer, or a simple black dress when you want one soft, natural touch at the wrist.

The case and the bracelet are both made of wood, and the case is sandalwood, so each watch has its own pattern of veining. No two look exactly alike, which makes it feel more like a small object you chose than something off a rack. It is also pleasantly light on the arm.

The dial carries slim dot markers instead of numerals, with a marble-style decoration under the glass that gives the white a bit of depth without shouting. At 36 mm across and 11 mm thick, the round case sits neatly on a wrist. It has presence, but it will not dominate your sleeve.

On the practical side, the quartz movement is a Miyota GL30 with analogue display and a mineral glass, so you simply read the time and get on with your day. The bracelet is 16 mm wide and 19 cm long end to end, and it closes with a butterfly clasp that opens on both sides, leaving no visible buckle on top. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which covers splashes and a shower of rain, but keep it away from the shower and the pool.

It suits the office, a weekend out or an evening plan equally well, and it makes an easy gift for someone who likes natural materials. If you would like to see what else is out there before deciding, take a look at our classic women's watches for other shapes and tones to compare.