Most small metal watches settle for a plain dial and leave it at that. This Excellanc is a little more characterful, because the blue dial does the talking. Against the silver-tone case and bracelet it looks fresh and a touch unexpected, the sort of colour that lifts a simple outfit without shouting about it. Arabic numerals and baton indexes share the dial, so reading the time takes a glance and nothing more.
At 32 mm across and 9 mm thick, the round case sits neatly on the wrist, a classic size for a women's watch and one that never feels bulky. The metal bracelet is made of links and is 14 mm wide, with a total length of 17.5 cm including the watch. It looks just as good with a crisp shirt as it does with a soft knit jumper, so you will find yourself reaching for it on most days of the week.
Inside, the quartz movement keeps accurate time and quietly gets on with it, while the mineral glass protects the analogue dial. A clip clasp closes the bracelet in one easy movement, no fiddling required. If the fit is a little loose, you can shorten the bracelet by taking out links, and our watch size guide shows you how to go about it.
It is an inexpensive watch, yet it has plenty of charm, which is really the spirit of everything we choose for this shop. If you like the silver-tone look, it sits happily alongside our other silver-tone women's watches. To keep it looking its best, a quick wipe now and then and a little care go a long way.
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