Raptor watch for women silver-tone steel stretch strap 8 mm

Stainless steel has a particular way of settling against the skin: cool for a moment, then quickly the same temperature as your wrist. This Raptor watch is built around that feeling. The expanding bracelet is steel in a multicoloured finish, and because it stretches rather than fastens, there is no clasp to line up. You simply slide it over your hand and it sits where it should, which makes it a pleasure to put on in a hurry.

The dial carries the colour. It is multicoloured and bright, with plain index markers instead of numerals, so it reads quickly and never feels crowded. It belongs to the Frida Kahlo Edition series, and you can see why: it is playful without trying too hard. The round metal case in a silver-tone finish measures 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, a size that is noticeable on the wrist but still comfortable. If you enjoy that cool, metallic look, our silver-tone women's watches are well worth a browse.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and fuss-free. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. A mineral glass protects the dial from the little knocks of daily life.

On the practical side, the bracelet is 18 mm wide and the total length, watch included, is 18.5 cm. The watch is splash resistant, so a shower of rain or washing your hands is no problem, but it should not be worn in the shower or submerged in water. It suits the office, a weekend out or an evening with friends, and it makes an easy gift for someone who likes a little colour on her wrist, or for yourself.