Excellanc women's watch purple baton markers metal bracelet

At just 8 mm thick, this Excellanc watch sits slim and flat on the wrist, the kind of case that slides under a shirt cuff without catching. The bracelet is 23 mm wide, so it has a bit of presence without turning into a bulky bangle, and the whole watch measures 24.4 cm end to end.

The dial is where the personality is. A deep purple face is framed by a silver-tone case, and instead of numbers you get simple baton markers. There is nothing fussy to read, just clean lines and a splash of colour that livens up a grey jumper or a plain black dress.

The metal bracelet is made of silver-tone links that follow the shape of your wrist, and it closes with a clip clasp that fastens with one press. No fiddling with tiny pins when you are already running late. If you like how the purple and silver pairing looks, you will find more in the same family among our silver-tone watches for women.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time steady and the analogue display easy to read at a glance. A mineral glass protects the dial from the everyday knocks of desks, door handles and bag straps. It is a watch that works from Monday morning right through to Saturday night, with whatever you happen to be wearing.

It also makes a friendly present. The colour is unusual enough to feel chosen rather than grabbed, and the shape is easy enough that it suits plenty of tastes. A quick wipe now and then is all it needs to keep looking sharp.