Q&Q purple watch for women silicone strap

Most plastic sports watches settle for a loud colour and a plain face. This Q&Q model is more considered. The case, dial and silicone strap all share the same shade of purple, so the watch reads as one confident piece rather than a collection of parts. It stays quiet where it counts: a round 41 mm case, an uncluttered analogue dial with clear Arabic numerals, and nothing that competes with the colour.

The case is plastic, which keeps it light on the wrist, and at 11 mm thick it sits neatly under a cuff or a sleeve. The strap is 21 mm wide and fastens with a traditional pin buckle, so you can adjust the fit hole by hole. Silicone stays comfortable on warm days and wipes clean easily. Overall length, case included, is 25 cm.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, accurate and undemanding, with a mineral glass protecting the dial. The water resistance is 10 ATM, which means you can wear it for a swim at the surface, though it is not designed for diving. It is a natural companion for a morning run or a weekend walk, and it looks just as at home with jeans and a knit in town.

If you like the idea of a watch that works as hard as you do, you may want to look at the rest of our women's sports watches. And to keep this one looking its best, our care advice is worth a read.