Excellanc brown women's watch 40 mm baton markers

This one is for the woman who gets bored of metal and leather and wants something with a bit of nature on the wrist. The Excellanc is built around sandalwood: the case is wood, the bracelet is wood, and the dial is a matching warm brown. The wood grain differs from one watch to the next, so yours will have its own pattern. Stack it beside your favourite classic women's watches and it stands out at once without shouting.

At 40 mm across, the round case has the oversized presence that is so popular right now, yet the wood keeps it light to wear. The brown dial is clean and easy to read, with baton markers and a slightly retro feel. It works as well with a shirt and trousers at the office as with a casual weekend outfit or an evening out, and it looks lovely against knitwear in autumn colours. If you are shopping for someone who likes unusual pieces, it also makes a gift that feels thoughtful rather than predictable.

On the practical side, the watch runs on a quartz movement with an analogue display, so it is accurate and needs no winding. The case is 11 mm thick. The wooden bracelet closes with a deployment clasp that fastens in one click, and it is 20 mm wide. Including the case, the total length is 22.5 cm. A mineral glass covers the dial and resists scratches better than plastic does.