Cheap Excellanc two-tone watch for women expanding bracelet

This is a watch for the woman who prefers her accessories quiet and well judged. If you tend to reach for the same simple pieces every morning and like them to go with everything, the Excellanc two-tone watch fits that habit very comfortably.

The dial is white, with black Arabic numerals and markers that stand out clearly against the pale background, so the time is easy to read at a glance. The round case and the bracelet both blend two metal tones, which lets the watch sit happily beside either gold-tone or silver-tone jewellery without looking as though it has picked a side.

At 28 mm across and 8 mm thick, the case is delicate and suits slimmer wrists particularly well. The stainless steel bracelet is 14 mm wide and expands, so you simply slide it on and there is no clasp to fasten. Total length is 20 cm, case included. It is a small detail that makes it pleasantly easy to wear day after day.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and undemanding: only the battery needs replacing from time to time. The mineral glass over the dial resists scratches better than plastic would. It is, quite simply, an inexpensive watch that does not look it, and it works as well with a crisp shirt as with a soft jumper, at the office, at the weekend or in the evening.

If you would like to compare it with similar styles, you will find more in our collection of women's watches with a metal bracelet. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who values understated things.