Raptor ladies' watch splash resistant 36 mm quartz

The first thing you notice is how calm it looks. This Raptor women's watch has a round dial kept clean by simple baton hour markers, and nothing on it is trying to shout. It comes from the series called Frida Kahlo Edition, and it has that quiet, confident feel of something you will reach for without thinking.

The case is metal, 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, so it sits on the wrist with presence but never takes over. It is the kind of size that looks deliberate on a slim wrist and still comfortable on a broader one. The glass over the dial is mineral.

Then there is the bracelet, which is where the watch becomes easy to live with. It is stainless steel and it expands, so there is no clasp to fiddle with. You slip it over your hand and it settles into place. The bracelet is 18 mm wide and the watch measures 18.5 cm from end to end, which gives you a good idea of how it will fit before you try it.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement with an analogue display. It keeps good time and asks nothing of you, which is exactly what you want from a watch you wear every day.

As for style, it fits into a working week without effort. Monday meetings, a Saturday lunch, a plain jumper or a nicer dress, the metal finish and uncluttered dial take it all in their stride. It is a small touch of fashion rather than a statement piece.

On the practical side, it is splash resistant, so rain or washing your hands is no problem, but it should not go in the shower or in water. If you like the look of it, you will find similar styles among our women's metal bracelet watches, and our guide to choosing a watch is there if you would like a little help deciding.