If you like a watch that quietly finishes an outfit rather than shouting over it, this Excellanc is likely to be your kind of thing. It suits the woman who reaches for the same dependable piece on a Monday morning and a Saturday night, and who would rather have one good-looking watch she wears constantly than a drawer full of ones she forgets.
The round case measures 36 mm across, which gives it a confident presence on the wrist without tipping into oversized. It is a size that looks deliberate, the sort you notice in a flattering way when your sleeve rides up as you pick up a coffee.
The metal bracelet is made of links, and that is what gives the watch its polished, put-together look. It is the same family of style you will find among our women's link bracelet watches, if you enjoy comparing a few before you decide.
It works with more than you might expect. Slip it on with a crisp shirt for the office, pair it with a chunky knit at the weekend, or keep it on for dinner and let it do its quiet job. Nothing about it feels fussy, and that ease is a large part of its charm.
On the practical side, the bracelet closes with a clip clasp, so fastening it takes a single movement. The bracelet is 16 mm wide, and the total length including the watch is 19 cm. Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time reliably, and the dial is analogue, easy to read at a glance, with a mineral glass over it.
It is also an inexpensive way to add a good-looking metal bracelet watch to your collection, and a thoughtful choice if you are buying for someone who likes things simple and neat.
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