Excellanc women's watch red 40 mm expanding bracelet

It is early morning, you are on the train with a coffee in one hand, and you glance at your wrist to check the time. On this Excellanc watch the red dial does the job at once: the hands and markers are easy to read, even in a rush.

The colour is the main point. The dial is red with white details, and the bracelet follows in the same red, so the watch reads as one clear block of colour against a plain jumper or a white shirt. The case is silver-tone metal, which gives the red a neutral frame rather than competing with it.

The size is generous. The round case measures 40 mm across and 9 mm thick, a proportion that suits anyone who likes a watch with presence on the wrist. The model is named Aleyna.

The bracelet is stainless steel with an expanding fit, so there is no clasp to fasten. You slide it over your hand and it sits in place, which is handy when you are putting it on in a hurry or with one hand. The bracelet is 22 mm wide, and the total length including the case is 18 cm, worth checking against your wrist before you order.

Inside is a quartz movement (PC21) with an analogue display, a reliable setup that needs no winding. The glass is mineral. Because the case is silver-tone, the watch also sits comfortably next to other pieces of jewellery in that finish, and you can find more like it in this selection of women's silver-tone watches.

As a women's watch it works from the office to an evening out, and it also makes a straightforward gift for a birthday or just because. To keep the finish looking good over time, our care advice is worth a read.