Excellanc gold-tone women's watch 38 mm mesh strap cheap

The first thing you notice up close is the strap: a fine blue mesh woven from stainless steel, soft enough to bend around your wrist without pinching or tugging. It is 14 mm wide and about 23 cm long in total, and it closes with a simple hook clasp. Against it sits a round case in gold-tone metal, 38 mm across and 9 mm thick, which gives the watch a little more presence than the dainty styles you may be used to.

Under the mineral glass, the dial is the same blue as the strap, which makes the whole watch feel pulled together rather than fussy. There are no numerals, only slim hour markers, so the face stays calm and easy to read whatever the light. The gold-tone case warms up all that blue, and the result is polished without trying too hard. It works as happily with a crisp shirt as with a chunky knit.

The details here are sensible ones. The quartz movement keeps the time accurately without any winding or fuss, and the analogue display means you simply glance down and know where you are. Mineral glass is also better at shrugging off scratches than plastic, which matters for a watch you will wear every day.

Excellanc has kept this one genuinely inexpensive, which makes it an easy way to try a bolder colour. If the look appeals, you can browse our women's mesh strap watches to see what else is on offer, and our care tips will help you keep it looking lovely for as long as possible.