Looking for a present that feels a little bit playful? This Excellanc women's watch is a good bet for a birthday, a thank-you or a treat to yourself. The zebra-print finish gives it a personality that most gift watches lack, and it is inexpensive enough that you can pick it up on a whim.
The pattern runs across both the case and the bracelet, so the whole watch reads as one bold piece rather than a plain dial with a stripe added on. Against that, the white dial keeps things bright and calm. Arabic numerals alternate with baton markers, so you can read the time at a glance without squinting.
On the wrist, it is neat rather than oversized. The round metal case measures 35 mm across and 8 mm thick, which sits comfortably on most wrists and slips under a cuff without catching. The expanding bracelet is 18 mm wide and there is no clasp to fiddle with: you simply slide it on and it stretches to fit. End to end, the watch measures 19 cm.
Inside, a quartz movement drives the analogue display, so there is nothing to wind and no daily routine to remember. The mineral glass over the dial helps it cope with the small knocks of everyday life, from door frames to desk edges.
It works with plain jeans and a white tee just as well as with a printed dress, and it makes the simplest outfit look considered. If the zebra look is not quite your thing, you can browse more women's metal bracelet watches in the shop and compare styles side by side.
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