If you are looking for a present that feels thoughtful without being showy, this Excellanc watch is a quiet candidate. The rose gold-tone case is the first thing you notice, soft and warm, set against a silver-tone dial where small round indices mark the hours. It is the kind of gift that suits a birthday, a thank-you or a treat for yourself, and at this price it is also pleasantly inexpensive.
The mix of tones is what keeps it understated. The case is rose gold-tone, while the dial and the metal bracelet are silver-tone, so the watch sits comfortably alongside both warm and cool jewellery. The round case measures 37 mm across, a size with a gentle presence on the wrist, and it is 10.5 mm thick. It reads easily from Monday morning through to a Saturday evening out.
Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and undemanding, with a mineral glass over the dial. The metal bracelet is made of links and closes with a clasp that fastens in a single movement. It is 13 mm wide, and the total length, watch included, is 20 cm.
To get the fit right, you can remove one or more links. Our watch size guide explains how to do it and what to measure first, which is useful if you are choosing for someone else and want it to sit well from the first wear.
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