Excellanc Halima multicoloured women's watch, stretch bracelet

At 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, the Halima sits comfortably on the wrist without taking it over. It is a round case of a restrained size, easy to pair with a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve, and it reads as polished rather than showy.

The colour is where this watch speaks, but quietly. The dial is multicoloured and kept clean with simple hour markers instead of numerals, so the time is easy to read at a glance and the palette stays the star. The case is silver-tone metal, a cool, neutral frame that lets the dial colours settle in.

The stainless steel bracelet is multicoloured too and stretches, so there is no clasp to fasten. You slip it over the hand and it holds. The bracelet is 18 mm wide and the total length, case included, is 19 cm, which is worth a glance against your wrist before you choose.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, a steady and dependable way to keep time, and the mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of a normal day. It is a watch for ordinary days that you will not feel the need to take off.

If you like the cool tone of the case and want to see how other designs play with it, have a look at our silver-tone watches for women. This Excellanc model also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who prefers colour without fuss.