Women's watch Excellanc grey metal bracelet 38 mm cheap

The first thing you notice about this Excellanc is the bracelet. It is made of small metal links, finished in the same grey as the case, and each link can be taken out when you need a shorter fit. That makes it easy to adjust to your wrist, and it feels like a watch built to be worn rather than kept in a drawer.

The case is round and 38 mm across, which gives it a little more presence than the dainty watches you may be used to, without becoming bulky at only 10 mm thick. Case, dial and bracelet are all in shades of grey, so the whole watch looks calm and put together. It sits easily next to knitwear, a crisp shirt or a simple dress.

The grey dial is bright and very easy to read. Clear Arabic numerals mark the hours, and the silver-tone markers stand out nicely against the background, so a quick glance is all you need to know the time. A mineral glass protects the dial, and the display is analogue, the classic way.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps accurate time and asks nothing of you. You put it on and forget about it, which is exactly what most of us want from an everyday watch.

The bracelet is 20 mm wide and the total length is 24.8 cm including the case. It closes with a deployment clasp that fastens with a click. If you are unsure about the fit, our watch size guide explains how to measure your wrist and how many links to remove.

It is an inexpensive watch, but it does not look like one, and that makes it a lovely choice for a gift as much as a treat for yourself. Worn from Monday morning to Saturday night, it quietly fits in wherever the day takes you.