Excellanc ladies' watch 34 mm white dial rose gold-tone

If you are looking for a present for a sister, a friend or a mum who deserves a small treat, this Excellanc watch is an easy one to wrap. It is pretty without being fussy, and it suits almost anyone who likes a soft, feminine touch on the wrist. Better still, it is inexpensive, so you can be generous without overthinking the budget.

The colour does most of the talking. The case and the bracelet are both in a warm rose gold-tone finish, which flatters most skin tones and sits happily next to both silver-tone and gold-tone jewellery. It is the sort of shade that feels gentle rather than showy.

Against it, the white dial looks crisp and clean. There are no numerals, only simple hour markers, so the face stays calm and uncluttered and the time is easy to read at a glance. It is a quiet design, the kind that never goes out of fashion.

The round metal case measures 34 mm across and 9 mm thick, a classic proportion for a women's watch that looks neat rather than oversized. The bracelet is made of metal links, 16 mm wide, and the whole watch measures 16.5 cm in length. A clip clasp closes with a light press, so putting it on is quick, even when you are running late.

Inside is a quartz movement (PC21) with an analogue display, accurate and fuss-free, and a mineral glass protects the dial. There is nothing to wind and nothing to learn, which makes it a nice choice for someone who simply wants a watch that works.

It will go with the working week, a weekend stroll or an evening out without any change of outfit. And if the recipient already has a favourite shade in mind, you can compare it with the rest of our rose gold-tone women's watches before you decide.