Raptor grey ladies' watch 40 mm baton markers

The first thing you notice is the grey. Not a flat, metallic grey, but a soft marbled dial set in a round 40 mm case made of maple wood, with the grain showing through. It is a watch that looks calm and a little unexpected at the same time, and the Raptor name sits quietly behind it. Because the case is real wood, the veining differs from one watch to the next, so yours will never be an exact copy of anyone else's.

On the dial, slim baton markers mark the hours without crowding the face. The marble pattern does the talking, which keeps the whole look uncluttered and easy to wear. It sits happily with a crisp shirt on a Monday, a chunky knit at the weekend or a dress for the evening, and the blue bracelet adds a cool contrast to the grey without shouting about it.

On the wrist it is lighter than you might expect, thanks to the wooden case, which is 12 mm thick. The bracelet is made of links, so you can shorten it by removing a few. If you are unsure how to go about it, our watch size guide walks you through it. The bracelet is 20 mm wide and the total length, case included, is 22.5 cm. A deployant clasp keeps everything secure and stops the watch from dropping off your wrist when you open it.

Inside, a quartz movement (Miyota 2115) keeps the time reliably, read from an analogue display under a mineral glass. The watch is splash resistant, so a shower of rain or a quick hand wash is fine, but take it off for the shower or a swim. A quick wipe now and then keeps the wood looking its best.