Cheap Excellanc blue ladies' watch 39 mm baton markers

Run a finger along the metal bracelet and you feel what sets this watch apart: solid little links that move with your wrist, cool against the skin at first and quickly warming up. The case is metal too, so the whole watch has a firm, put-together feel rather than a flimsy one. It is the Excellanc women's watch for anyone who likes the weight of a proper bracelet.

Then there is the colour. The blue dial is the star here, deep enough to look smart with a white shirt and lively enough to lift a plain grey jumper. Arabic numerals alternate with slim baton markers, so you can read the time at a glance without squinting, even when you are halfway out of the door.

At 39 mm across and 13 mm thick, the round case is noticeable without taking over your wrist. The bracelet is 20 mm wide and the watch measures 23.5 cm end to end, with a deployant clasp that closes with a click. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks.

Inside sits a quartz movement, which means precise timekeeping with no winding and nothing to think about. You put it on, and it simply gets on with the job. It is an inexpensive watch, yet it looks far more considered than the price suggests.

If you like the look of a link bracelet, have a browse through our women's watches with link bracelets to compare finishes and dial colours. This one is a good pick if you want a blue dial that works from Monday morning meetings to Saturday evening plans.