There is something quietly satisfying about a metal bracelet that sits cool against the wrist and then warms to your skin as the day goes on. This Excellanc watch has exactly that feel, with a silver-tone case and a bracelet of linked metal that moves smoothly with you rather than sitting stiffly on top.
The dial is a soft grey, calm and easy to read at a glance. Roman numerals mark the hours, which gives it a timeless, slightly classic touch, and the silver-tone indexes stand out nicely against the grey background. It is an analogue watch through and through, with no clutter.
At 35 mm across and 10 mm thick, the round case is neither shy nor showy. It suits a slimmer wrist particularly well, and it looks just as natural with a knit and jeans as it does with a little black dress. The silver-tone finish goes with almost everything you already own.
Fitting it is simple. The bracelet is 16 mm wide and 19.5 cm long including the case, and you adjust it by taking out one or more links. If you are not sure how to go about it, the watch size guide walks you through it step by step. A clip clasp closes the bracelet in one easy movement.
Inside is a quartz movement, accurate and low fuss, so all it asks of you is a new battery now and then. The mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of everyday life. It is an inexpensive watch, yet it looks far more polished than that, which makes it a thoughtful gift for someone else or a little treat for yourself.
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