Cheap Excellanc black women's watch 34 mm mesh strap

If you like your accessories understated but never boring, this is the watch for you. It suits the woman who reaches for a black dress, a good pair of jeans or a crisp white shirt and wants something on her wrist that quietly finishes the look without shouting about it.

The star here is the black dial. It is soft to the eye and easy to read at a glance, and the Roman numerals add a small retro touch that stops it feeling too plain. Around it sits a round silver-tone metal case, 34 mm across, a size that looks neat on most wrists rather than oversized.

Then there is the strap. The fine, shiny mesh is stainless steel in a silver-tone finish, and it moves with your wrist instead of fighting it. It is 12 mm wide and the whole watch measures 21.5 cm end to end. A hook clasp closes it, so putting it on takes a second. If you enjoy this look, you will find more like it among our women's mesh strap watches.

On the practical side, this Excellanc watch runs on a quartz movement (PC21) with an analogue display, which means accurate timekeeping without any fuss. A mineral glass protects the dial, and the case is just 8 mm thick, so it slips easily under a cuff or a knitted sleeve.

Silver-tone goes with almost everything, from weekend denim to an evening outfit, and it sits happily next to other jewellery. It is also an inexpensive way to add a polished piece to your collection, or to treat someone who likes things simple and well turned out.