Excellanc women's watch grey dial 38 mm silver-tone metal

At 38 mm across and 8 mm thick, the round case of this Excellanc watch sits in the middle ground: noticeable on the wrist without looking oversized, and slim enough to slide under a cuff. The case is silver-tone metal, matched by the silver-tone bracelet, and the dial is a clear grey with Arabic numerals and baton markers, so the time reads at a glance.

The bracelet is made of metal links and is 18 mm wide. Total length is 23 cm including the case. To get the fit right, you remove one or more links, and our watch size guide explains how to measure your wrist before you start. The deployant clasp keeps the watch secure when you open it, so it does not drop off while you take it off. Grey and silver-tone are easy colours to work with, and they go with denim just as well as a little black dress.

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement with analogue display, which needs no particular upkeep. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. The glass is mineral, which resists scratches better than plastic glass. It is a women's watch from Excellanc, and it is also inexpensive, which makes it a sensible choice as an everyday piece.