Excellanc blue women's watch with expanding bracelet 36 mm

The first thing worth noticing about this Excellanc watch is how the bracelet is put together. It is stainless steel, finished in the same blue as the dial, and it stretches rather than fastening with a clasp. There is nothing to line up or buckle. You simply slide it over your hand and it settles on your wrist.

That blue dial is the heart of the look. It is clean and uncluttered, with Arabic numerals alternating with baton markers, so reading the time takes a glance and no more. Against the silver-tone metal case, the colour looks fresh and a little bit playful without trying too hard, which is exactly why it suits so many outfits.

At 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, the round case sits neatly on the wrist. You will see it without it ever feeling oversized, which makes it an easy companion for work, weekends and everything in between. The bracelet is 18 mm wide and the whole watch measures 18.5 cm in length.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, dependable and undemanding. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. A mineral glass protects the dial from day-to-day knocks and scratches.

If the silver-tone case catches your eye, you might enjoy browsing the rest of our women's silver-tone watches, where you will find other styles to compare. Our advice on keeping a watch looking its best is also on hand in our care guide for your watch.