Women's watch Raptor gold-tone stretch multicoloured dial

What you notice first is the colour. A warm gold-tone case frames a multicoloured dial, and the two sit together with more calm than you might expect. It is the kind of watch that looks considered rather than loud, which is exactly what makes it easy to wear.

The Raptor Colorful Edition keeps the face simple. Slim baton hour markers mark the time without crowding the dial, so the colours do the talking and the reading stays effortless. The case is round and measures 36 mm across and 8 mm deep, a size with a pleasant presence on the wrist without ever feeling oversized.

The stainless steel bracelet is a stretch design, so there is no clasp to fasten. You simply slide it over your hand and it settles into place. The bracelet is 18 mm wide and the total length, case included, is 18.5 cm. The multicolour tones of the bracelet echo the dial, which gives the whole watch a coherent, finished look.

Inside, a Miyota 2035 quartz movement keeps accurate time with very little fuss, and when the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. A mineral glass covers the dial and guards it against everyday knocks. Water resistance is limited to splashes: a shower of rain or a quick hand wash is fine, but take it off for the shower or a swim.

It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it a thoughtful gift as much as a treat for yourself. If this one has caught your eye, you may like to see the rest of our gold-tone watches for women, where the same warm finish appears in a range of styles.