Excellanc brown ladies' watch wooden case 38 mm

If you are the sort of person who reaches for a wool jumper and a good pair of boots rather than anything shiny, this Excellanc watch is for you. It brings something natural to the wrist, and it makes a pleasant change from the usual run of metal watches.

The case is made of olive wood, in a warm brown that carries through to the dial and the bracelet. Wood has its own character: the grain differs from one piece to the next, so your watch will never look quite like anyone else's. It is also light on the arm, which you will notice by mid-afternoon when you forget you are wearing it.

The dial is brown too, calm rather than showy. Arabic numerals sit alongside slim baton markers, so you can read the time at a glance, whether you are halfway out of the door or halfway through a meeting. At 38 mm across and 11 mm thick, the round case is noticeable without taking over your wrist. It looks just as good with a crisp shirt as with a chunky knit.

The brown bracelet is made of links, which gives the whole watch a polished look. It closes with a deployant clasp, a sensible touch because the watch will not slip off while you fasten or undo it. Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time steady with analogue hands, and the mineral glass guards the dial against the small knocks of a normal week.

If you like the look of this one, you will find more of the same spirit in our classic women's watches. It is an easy watch to wear from Monday morning to Saturday night, and a natural material that suits quietly stylish outfits.