Akzent watch for women plastic strap 40 mm gold-tone

Start with the case: it is metal, finished in a warm gold-tone, and it measures 40 mm across and 12 mm deep. That is a confident size on the wrist, round and clean, with nothing fussy about it. The white plastic strap keeps the look fresh and light, and because it is plastic it stays soft against the skin and can simply be rinsed when it needs a freshen up.

Under the mineral glass, the dial is silver-tone, a neutral backdrop that sits happily next to the gold-tone case. Arabic numerals alternate with baton markers, so you can read the time in a glance without squinting or counting. The movement is analogue quartz, accurate and quiet, the sort you set once and then forget about.

The strap is 20 mm wide, and the whole watch, strap included, measures 19 cm in length. It closes with a deployment clasp, which is a small detail that matters: you can open it without the watch slipping off your wrist and onto the floor.

Water resistance is 3 ATM, which is enough for splashes and a shower of rain. Leave it on the side for showering or swimming. It is a watch for dry days and damp pavements, not for the pool.

Style-wise, it moves easily between the office, a weekend out and a dressier evening, so it earns its place in a daily rotation. It also makes an easy gift, whether you are buying or hinting. If you like the sporty, easy-wearing feel, have a look at our other sporty watches for women in the same spirit.