Q&Q women's blue watch, plastic strap

At 32 mm across and 10 mm deep, this Q&Q case sits neatly on the wrist without swallowing it. It is a round, compact watch that suits slimmer wrists and anyone who likes a small dial rather than an oversized one.

The colour does the talking. The dial, the case and the strap are all blue, so the watch looks like one clean piece rather than a collection of parts. On the dial you get Arabic numerals and gold-tone hour markers that stand out clearly against the blue, which makes the time quick to read at a glance.

Because the case is plastic, it feels light on the wrist and stays that way through a long day. The synthetic crystal keeps the weight down too. The plastic strap is flexible, 14 mm wide, and easy to rinse off after a sweaty walk or a day out. It closes with a classic pin buckle, and the whole watch measures 22.5 cm end to end and weighs just 22 g.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display. It keeps accurate time and needs no special attention: now and then the battery will need replacing, and that is all.

Water resistance is rated at 10 ATM, so swimming and splashing about near the surface are fine. Diving is another matter, and this watch is not made for it. It is a good fit for the pool, the beach or a rainy commute.

The bright colour and easy shape make it an everyday companion, from Monday morning to Saturday night. If you like the active feel of this one, have a look at our women's sports watches for more to compare it with.