Cheap women's watch Excellanc blue metal baton markers

Most budget watches settle for a plain silver-tone face and a thin strap. This Excellanc goes a different way: a deep blue dial in a round 38 mm metal case, with slim baton markers instead of the usual numerals, so the whole face reads clean and modern at a glance. Blue is an easy colour to wear, too. It sits happily with denim, with a crisp white shirt, with a camel coat or a grey knit.

The metal bracelet is what gives it a real presence on the wrist. Made of links, it drapes neatly and feels more grown-up than a simple strap would. It is 20 mm wide and measures 22.5 cm in total, and it closes with a folding clasp, so the watch stays securely on your wrist when you take it off or put it on. If you like this style, you will find more like it among our women's link bracelet watches.

On the practical side, the case is 9 mm thick, so it slips under a cuff without any fuss. Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, which means no winding and no fiddling, just the right time whenever you glance down. The mineral glass over the dial helps guard it against the small knocks of everyday life. It suits Monday mornings at the office as well as Saturday evenings out.

For something with this much character, it is genuinely inexpensive, which makes it an easy pick for yourself or as a gift. A quick wipe with a soft cloth now and then is all it needs to keep looking its best.