Excellanc gold-tone women's watch metal mother-of-pearl dial

The first thing you notice on this Excellanc is the dial. Mother-of-pearl has a soft, slightly cool surface, and the white face catches the light differently depending on the angle, shifting between pale pink, grey and cream. Roman numerals frame it with a restrained, slightly vintage look. Around it sits a round case in gold-tone metal, and the bracelet follows in the same finish, made of links that move smoothly against the wrist.

At 40 mm in diameter, this is a generous women's watch, built for people who like a watch that is clearly visible on the wrist. The bracelet is 19 mm wide and the overall length, watch included, is 21 cm. If it needs to sit a little closer, you can shorten it by removing links, and our watch size guide explains how to measure and adjust. The clasp is a push clip that closes with a single press.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time accurately without any winding, and the display is analogue. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic glass would. The gold-tone and white combination is easy to wear with everyday outfits, from work clothes to weekend casuals. If you would like to compare it with other styles, have a look at our jewellery watches for women.