Q&Q women's watch mesh strap 36 mm blue

Most small, simple watches settle for a plain leather or silicone strap and call it a day. This Q&Q does something a little more thoughtful: it pairs a deep blue dial with a fine mesh strap in stainless steel, and that single choice changes the whole feel of it on the wrist.

The dial is where the colour lives. The blue is rich without being loud, and because there are no numerals, just silver-tone hour markers, the face stays calm and easy to read at a glance. It is the kind of dial you can wear with a knit jumper on a Monday and with something smarter on a Saturday night without it ever looking out of place.

Then there is the strap. Mesh is soft and supple, so it follows the shape of your wrist rather than sitting stiffly on top of it. The links are fine, the finish is silver-tone, and the whole thing closes with a hook clasp. It measures 23 cm from end to end, with an 18 mm strap width, which makes it a comfortable fit for a slender wrist.

The round case is 36 mm across and just 8 mm thick, in stainless steel. That is big enough to be noticed, but never so big that it feels like you are wearing a statement piece when you only wanted a good everyday watch. It slips easily under a cuff, which is a small thing you only appreciate once you have it.

Inside, the quartz movement keeps accurate time with no fuss. It is a Miyota 2035, and when the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The glass is sapphire, which stands up very well to scratches, so the dial should keep looking sharp for a long time. Water resistance is 5 ATM, which means rain and splashes are no problem, but it is not meant for swimming.

If this one has caught your eye, you may like to see how it sits alongside the rest of our women's mesh strap watches. And to keep it looking its best over the years, we have put together a few simple tips on how to look after your watch.