Cheap Excellanc silver-tone women's watch 40 mm metal

Most basic quartz watches stop at a round face and a thin strap. This Excellanc goes a step further with a generous 40 mm case, a full metal bracelet and a deployant clasp, so it looks and feels like a proper statement piece on the wrist. And at this price it is genuinely inexpensive, which makes it easy to say yes to.

The first thing you notice is the dial. It is silver-tone, bright and easy to read, with Roman numerals around the edge. That classic touch keeps the watch from looking like a passing trend, even though the size is very much of the moment. The case and the bracelet carry the same silver-tone finish, so everything matches from the glass to the clasp.

Inside you will find a quartz movement (PC21), the kind that keeps steady time without any winding or fuss. A mineral glass covers the dial and helps it cope with the small knocks of an ordinary day, from desk edges to door frames.

On the wrist, the case is 8 mm thick, so it sits neatly under a cuff rather than catching on it. The bracelet is 14 mm wide and the watch measures 19 cm in total. It is made of links, so you can shorten it by removing a few to get the fit just right. If you are unsure how much to take out, the watch size guide walks you through it. The deployant clasp folds shut securely and stops the watch slipping off when you open it.

Silver-tone is one of those shades that goes with almost everything, so this women's watch moves easily from office days to dinner plans. Wear it alone for a clean look, or stack it with a couple of slim bracelets if you like a bit more sparkle.