Akzent silver-tone ladies' watch black faux leather strap

The first thing worth noticing is how the strap is made: black faux leather, soft and flexible, finished with a classic pin buckle clasp. It is only 16 mm wide, which keeps this Akzent women's watch neat and slender on the wrist, and at 24.3 cm from end to end it has the length to sit comfortably.

The silver-tone case is metal and only 9 mm thick, so it slips easily under a cuff. The dial matches the case in silver-tone, with Arabic numerals that make the time clear at a glance, and a mineral glass protects it. Against the black strap the contrast is crisp without being loud, the kind of look you will reach for again and again.

It is the sort of watch that fits an ordinary week. It works with a crisp shirt for the office, a chunky knit at the weekend, or simply with jeans and a favourite coat. If you enjoy the cool, understated look of this piece, you will find more like it among our silver-tone watches for women.

On the practical side, it runs on a quartz movement with an analogue display, so there is nothing to wind and nothing to fuss over: the battery just needs changing every so often. Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough to cope with a splash or a shower of rain, but not for swimming or showering. A faux leather strap is easy to look after, and a quick wipe now and then keeps it looking good for a long time.