Cheap Excellanc women's watch purple silver-tone metal

It is Monday morning, you are checking the time on the train, and a purple dial flashes up from under your sleeve. That is the idea behind this Excellanc women's watch: a small, deliberate hit of colour on an otherwise ordinary working day.

The dial is purple, set in a silver-tone metal case, and the colour is the only loud thing about it. The display is analogue, the face is uncluttered, and the silver-tone finish keeps the overall look neutral enough to sit alongside most of what you already wear, from a grey knit to a black blazer.

The bracelet is silver-tone metal too, made of links, and it is 34 mm wide. Total length is 23.3 cm, case included. If that is a little long for your wrist, you can shorten it by removing links, and the watch size guide explains how to work out the right fit before you start.

The clasp is a push clip, so it closes with a single press and opens just as easily. There is no fiddly buckle to deal with when you are getting ready in a hurry.

Inside is a quartz movement, which keeps steady time without any winding and needs no attention from you. The case is 9 mm thick, slim enough to slip under a cuff. The glass is mineral, which stands up to scratches better than plastic does.

At this price the watch is inexpensive, and that makes it an easy gift for someone who likes a bit of colour, or a simple treat for yourself. It sits with our other silver-tone watches for women, and if you want to keep it looking good, we have a short guide on how to care for your watch.