Excellanc blue ladies' watch 32 mm Arabic numerals

Most small quartz watches blend into the drawer. This Excellanc is a little different, because the whole look is built around colour. The dial is a clear blue, the bracelet echoes it in stainless steel, and the Arabic numerals sit on top with silver-tone markers that stand out nicely against the background. The result feels pulled together rather than plain, and it reads the time at a glance.

The round case measures 32 mm across and 8 mm thick, so it sits neatly on the wrist without shouting for attention. The case is metal in a silver-tone finish, which gives the blue a crisp frame. If you like pairing a pop of colour with something cool and neutral, this is exactly that idea in watch form. It sits happily alongside our silver-tone watches for women, but the blue is what makes it feel personal.

Above all, it is easy to live with. The bracelet is a stretch style, so there is no clasp to fiddle with, you simply slide it on and off. The bracelet is 16 mm wide and the total length, watch included, is 18 cm. It works as well with a crisp shirt as with a soft knit, which makes it a good everyday companion rather than a once-in-a-while piece.

Inside is a Miyota 2035 quartz movement, a dependable choice that needs no special care. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The mineral glass over the dial resists scratches better than plastic glass, so the blue stays clear and easy to read.