Cheap Excellanc women's watch, blue dial, gold-tone chain

You are halfway through a cup of tea at your desk, and you glance at your wrist to check the time before the meeting. On this Excellanc watch, that glance lands on a blue dial set in a gold-tone case, which is a quiet colour pairing and an easy one to wear with most outfits.

The case is round and measures 38 mm across. That is a clear, readable size on a wrist without looking oversized. The dial is analogue, with the blue as the only strong note, so it reads as smart rather than showy.

The strap is the real feature. It is a gold-tone metal chain bracelet, and it makes the watch sit somewhere between a timepiece and an accessory. If you like the look of jewellery on the wrist, it belongs alongside the other pieces in our women's jewellery watches.

Because the bracelet is a chain, it layers well. Worn with a couple of slim bangles in a similar tone, it builds a dressed wrist without any extra effort. On its own, it is enough of a statement for a plain shirt or a simple dress.

The bracelet is 24 mm wide and the watch measures 20 cm from end to end. It closes with a clip clasp, so putting it on takes one movement and no fiddling at the wrist.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time reliably with no winding, and the mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of everyday life. At this price it is an inexpensive watch, which makes it a sensible choice if you want a gold-tone piece for daily wear without a large outlay.