Excellanc blue watch for women 36 mm Arabic numerals

The first thing you notice about this Excellanc watch is the stainless steel. The bracelet is blue, smooth and cool against the wrist, and because it stretches over the hand there is no clasp to fiddle with or to catch on a sleeve. You simply slide it on in the morning and forget about it. At 18 mm wide, the bracelet sits neatly without feeling heavy.

The round case is metal in a silver tone, 36 mm across and only 8 mm thick. That is a size with a bit of presence, yet it still slips easily under a cuff. Against it, the blue dial looks calm and a little playful, with white touches that let it go with almost anything in your wardrobe.

Reading the time is effortless. The Arabic numerals are clearly drawn, so a quick glance at your wrist is all it takes, whether you are in a meeting or hurrying for a bus. It is an analogue display, classic and uncluttered, which is exactly why it works so well day to day.

Inside is a quartz movement, simple and dependable. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The mineral glass is better at standing up to scratches than plastic would be. The water resistance is limited to splashes: rain and hand washing are fine, but keep it away from the shower and from swimming.

From the office to a weekend lunch to an evening out, it goes with a shirt as happily as with a chunky jumper. In total it measures 18.5 cm, so it is easy to wear. If you enjoy the cool glint of the case, have a look at our silver-tone watches for women and see which style speaks to you.