Excellanc watch for women 36 mm blue dial 8 mm thick

Most bracelet watches ask you to fiddle with a clasp every morning. This Excellanc women's watch does away with that: the blue expanding bracelet simply slides over the hand and settles on the wrist, with nothing to fasten and nothing to catch. It is a small detail, yet it changes how the watch lives alongside you from one day to the next.

The dial is a soft blue with touches of white, calm and easy to read. Fine indexes keep it uncluttered, and the silver-tone markers stand out cleanly against the background. Nothing competes for attention, which is exactly what gives the face its quiet elegance.

The round case measures 36 mm across and 8 mm thick, a presence that is noticeable without ever feeling heavy. Its silver-tone finish is achieved by ion plating (IP), and it sits neatly with the blue of the dial and of the bracelet. The bracelet is stainless steel, 18 mm wide, and the watch measures 19 cm in total.

Because the tones are so restrained, the watch moves easily between settings. It suits jeans and a crisp shirt at the weekend, a tailored look at the office, or a little black dress in the evening. The colour adds just enough interest to lift a simple outfit.

Inside, a quartz movement (PC21) keeps the time accurately and asks nothing of you in return, with an analogue display for a classic read of the hour. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks.

If you enjoy the cool shine of this finish, you may like to compare it with our silver-tone watches for women, which pair easily with different outfits. To keep the watch looking its best over time, our advice on how to care for your watch is worth a read.