Raptor blue watch for women silicone strap

What strikes you first is the contrast: a soft blue silicone strap and a blue metal case, with a pale silver-toned dial sitting calmly in the middle. The Raptor, nicknamed Flavia, has a quiet, fresh look that suits a woman who likes colour without making a statement of it. The round case measures 34 mm across, a balanced size that sits neatly on a slim wrist.

On the dial, Arabic numerals keep the time easy to read at a glance, and the blue hour markers stand out cleanly against the light background. The mineral glass keeps the face clear. It is an analogue display with a relaxed, everyday feel, equally at home with a shirt and jeans on a weekday or a simple dress at the weekend. If you enjoy this sportier, easy-going style, you may also like to browse our women's sports watches for other colours and shapes.

Practically speaking, the case is 8 mm thick and the silicone strap is 16 mm wide, soft against the skin and simple to rinse clean. A classic pin buckle clasp lets you adjust the fit hole by hole, and the full length of the watch is 23.5 cm. Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, reliable and undemanding: when the battery runs down, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. Water resistance is 3 ATM, enough for a passing shower of rain, but take it off before bathing or swimming. It arrives in a presentation box, which makes it an easy choice as a gift.