Raptor brown watch for women baton markers 41 mm

Brown is the colour here, and it is a warm, quiet one. The dial, the case and the bracelet all share the same earthy tone, so the watch reads as a single piece rather than a collection of parts. It sits happily with cream knitwear, camel coats, denim and linen, and it softens a black outfit without fighting it.

The Raptor is made of wood, and you can see it. The case and the bracelet are both wooden, and each watch carries its own grain, so no two look exactly alike. The finish is calm and natural, with none of the shine you get from metal.

Across the dial there are no numerals. Slim baton markers, in a silver-tone finish, stand out against the brown background to show the hours. It is a clean, uncluttered face that is easy to read at a glance and never feels busy.

At 41 mm in diameter and 12 mm thick, the round case has a confident, slightly oversized presence on the wrist. Because it is wooden, it stays light to wear. The bracelet is 20 mm wide and about 20 cm long including the case, and it closes with a deployant clasp that fastens in one click.

Inside is a quartz movement, a Miyota 2115, with an analogue display, so the time stays accurate without any fuss. A mineral glass covers the dial. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which means it copes with the odd splash or a shower of rain, but it should stay off your wrist in the shower or the pool.

If you like its understated look, you will find more of the same spirit among our classic women's watches. A little care will keep the wood looking its best for years.