Raptor gold-tone women's watch mother-of-pearl dial steel

It is early morning, you are pouring a coffee at the counter, and the light from the window catches your wrist. That is where this Raptor watch earns its place. The mother-of-pearl dial shifts between soft white and pale pink as you move, and the small crystals around it pick up every flash of daylight without ever looking loud. The case is gold-tone metal, the bracelet mixes silver-tone and gold-tone links, so it slips easily next to whatever jewellery you already wear. Stack it with a couple of thin bangles for an evening out, or wear it alone with a plain shirt on Monday morning.

At 35 mm across and 9.5 mm thick, the round case sits neatly on the wrist and slides under a cuff without fuss. The stainless steel bracelet is 16 mm wide and 20.5 cm long including the case. If it feels a touch loose, you can take out one or more links to get the fit right, and our watch size guide shows you how to measure and adjust. The folding clasp keeps everything secure when you put it on and take it off.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and easy to live with: now and then you only need to change the battery. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which copes with splashes and a sudden shower, so take it off before swimming or bathing. The model is called Gloriani, and it is a women's watch made to be worn every day.