Cheap Excellanc gold-tone ladies' watch silver-tone stretch

The best thing about a watch like this is how little it asks of you. There is no clasp to fiddle with while you juggle your bag, your keys and your coffee. The stretch bracelet simply slides over your hand and sits comfortably on the wrist, which makes getting ready on a busy morning that bit easier. Once it is on, the analogue quartz movement keeps time quietly in the background and a mineral glass protects the dial.

It is also a watch that gets on with whatever your week throws at it. The white dial is bright and clean, and the Arabic numerals mean you can check the time at a glance, in a meeting, on the bus or in the queue at the shop. At 37 mm across and 8 mm thick, the round case has a pleasant presence without feeling bulky, and it is neither dainty nor oversized.

Then there is the colour story, which is where this Excellanc really charms. The metal case is gold-tone, and the stainless steel bracelet is silver-tone, so the two finishes sit together rather than competing. That mix makes it easy to wear with the jewellery you already own, whether your favourites are warm or cool in tone. The bracelet is 20 mm wide, and the total length, watch included, is 20 cm.

It is an inexpensive watch, yet it looks neat and put together, and it works as an everyday piece as easily as a little finishing touch for an outfit. If you enjoy the warm glow of this look, you can browse more gold-tone women's watches in the shop and see how different styles compare.