Best Women's Minimalist Watches

Sleek and sophisticated-looking, analog watch in rose gold stainless steel case with white face and band, fueled by light.

Pretty rose gold-tone case with sturdy, white leather band. Japanese quartz movement with analog display. Never needs a battery – fueled by light through Eco-Drive feature. Also has protective mineral crystal dial window, date window, and buckle closure. Water resistant (not waterproof) to 99 feet. Comes with five-year warranty.

Unisex Weekender 38mm Watch

High end of price range. Some buyers thought the window over the face scratched too easily.

Best Bang for the Buck

Timex

Very popular unisex 38-millimeter analog watch with colorful nylon band available in assorted colors.

No-fuss, nylon strap with analog quartz movement showing 24-hour military time. Dial has Indiglo light-up feature. Comes in 16 different band colors. Water resistant (not waterproof) to 100 feet. Very reasonable price. Comes with one-year warranty.

Womens Goldtone Diamond Dial Watch

Few complaints about short battery life and apparent loudness of ticking.

Anne Klein

Popular, feminine-looking designer watch in warm-tone metal with diamond at 12 o'clock.

Pretty and feminine-looking, rose gold-tone metal and glossy black or white metal dial. Dauphine hands and diamond at 12 o'clock. Japanese quartz movement. Enamel-filled alloy bangle with jewelry-clasp closure. Water resistant (not waterproof) to 99 feet. Reasonably priced.

Women's 42mm Stainless Steel Slim Runway Bracelet Watch

Bangle is small and does not fit big wrists.

Michael Kors

Silver, designer name 42-millimeter watch with wide band and easy-to-read analog minimalist face.

Silver-tone, stainless steel case with easy-to-read, mineral sun-ray dial. Features quartz three-hand movement. Over-sized stainless steel band with fold-over clasp. Water resistant (not waterproof) to 33 feet. Limited two-year manufacturer warranty.

Women's 0608DW Sheffield Stainless Steel Watch

A few buyers didn't expect the watch to be as large as it is.

Daniel Wellington

Simple yet elegant, stainless-steel 36-millimeter watch with black leather band.

Classic look with silver stainless steel case and white face. Mineral dial window and minimalist stick indices. Quartz movement. Italian leather calfskin band conforms to wrist. Simple buckle closure. Water resistant (not waterproof) to 99 feet.