Cheap grey Excellanc women's watch, expanding bracelet

Most basic quartz watches ask you to fiddle with a buckle or a clasp every time you put them on. This Excellanc women's watch skips that step: its grey metal bracelet is an expanding one, so it slides over the hand and sits on the wrist with nothing to fasten.

The dial is white, with black Arabic numerals and baton markers that stand out clearly against the background. The time reads at a glance, and nothing on the dial competes for attention. The case and the bracelet share the same grey, which keeps the whole watch tonally consistent.

The round metal case measures 30 mm across and 8 mm thick. That is a small, slim size, and it suits anyone who prefers a watch that stays discreet on the wrist rather than one that dominates it. The bracelet is 14 mm wide, and the total length, watch included, is 18 cm.

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement with an analogue display. It is accurate and simple to live with: the only upkeep is replacing the battery from time to time. A mineral glass covers the dial and protects it from the small knocks of everyday wear.

Grey and white are easy colours to pair. The watch sits comfortably with a shirt for the office, a jumper at the weekend or a smarter outfit in the evening, without needing to match anything in particular.

It is an inexpensive watch, but the details are properly considered. If you would like to compare it with similar styles, have a look at our women's watches with a metal bracelet.