Raptor women's watch blue gold-tone steel bracelet

Some watches ask for attention, and some simply fit into your day. This Raptor is the second kind. At 32 mm across and only 6 mm thick, it slips under a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve without catching, so you can type, carry shopping bags and reach for your coat without thinking about what is on your wrist.

The bracelet is made of stainless steel in a gold-tone finish, and it closes with a deployant clasp. One click and it is on, one click and it is off, with no fiddling at the wrist when you are in a hurry. The bracelet is 10 mm wide and the watch measures 19.5 cm in total, a slim, light look that suits smaller wrists especially well.

If it feels a little loose, the links can be removed to bring it closer to your wrist size. Our watch size guide walks you through it step by step, so you can adjust it yourself at home.

Then there is the dial, which is where the colour comes in. It is a bright blue, easy to read at a glance whether you are checking the time on a crowded train or halfway through a meeting. Small dots mark the hours and keep the face delicate and uncluttered. The round case is metal and the glass is mineral.

Inside, a Miyota 2035 quartz movement keeps the time accurately without any winding or fuss. It is an analogue display, simple and dependable, which is exactly what you want from a watch you wear every day.

The gold-tone bracelet sits nicely beside gold-tone jewellery, so a ring or a pair of earrings in the same warm shade will make the whole look feel pulled together. The blue dial adds a cool contrast that works with denim, with a white blouse and with an evening dress alike. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is fine for a passing shower of rain, but take it off before you wash your hands thoroughly, take a shower or go for a swim.