Timex Easy Reader vs Ravel Pastel: Picking an Everyday Women's Watch
One leans classic and understated, the other leans soft and colourful. Here's how to choose between them for actual everyday wear.
The short answer
The Timex Women's Easy Reader (£30) is the more substantial watch and the better choice if you want something to check at a glance. The Ravel Women's Pastel Coloured Everyday Watch (£8.95) is a decorative, inexpensive piece. At our last check in July 2026, the Timex had 4.5★ from 5,586 ratings and the Ravel 4.3★ from 5,104. Both have the volume of ratings that makes the averages meaningful.
Two different personalities
The Timex does what its name says: a 25mm case with large, easy-to-read numerals and an Indiglo backlight, on a genuine leather strap. It goes with most things because it doesn't try too hard.
The Ravel has a silver-tone case, a pastel dial and an analog quartz movement with an adjustable strap. It reads as jewellery that tells the time, which suits people who want a watch as an accessory. Our note on it is honest: it isn't a premium build, so treat it as an affordable daily piece, not an heirloom.
Comfort and care
Both are light enough for all-day wear. The Timex's leather strap needs replacing after a few years of daily wear, according to our note, so budget for a new strap. A pastel dial pairs best with lighter, spring-summer clothes, which is worth thinking about if the rest of your wardrobe is neutral.
The Timex does what its name says: a 25mm case with large, easy-to-read numerals and an Indiglo backlight, on a genuine leather strap.
A cheaper alternative to the Easy Reader
If the large numerals are the attraction, the Ravel Unisex Easy Read Watch with Big Numbers (£8.57, 4.4★ from 9,903 ratings) is a lower-cost way to get the same idea. Our listing notes the strap may need swapping for smaller wrists, so check the fit.
Our take
For a low-maintenance daily watch, the Easy Reader is hard to beat: you won't squint at the time. For something decorative at a gift-friendly price, the Ravel Pastel does the job. The Timex costs £21.05 more, and what you pay for is the build, the backlight and the leather strap.
FAQs
Are these watches suitable for smaller wrists?
The Timex has a 25mm case, which suits smaller wrists, and the Ravel is described as having a compact, daintier case. Check the strap length against your wrist before ordering.
Do these watches need a specific strap size?
Both come with a strap that you adjust to fit. If you later replace the strap, check the lug width of the watch first.
Which is the better gift, Timex or Ravel?
The Timex Easy Reader is the more substantial gift at £30. The Ravel at £8.95 is a lovely small gift, and an easy way to give someone a first watch.
Does the Timex Easy Reader have a backlight?
Yes, our listing notes an Indiglo backlight.
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