Cheap Excellanc oval ladies' watch silver-tone hook clasp

The case and the bracelet are both metal, finished in a silver tone that carries over to the dial, so the whole watch reads as one cool, even surface. The links are smooth against the skin, and at just 36 g the watch sits lightly on the wrist. The oval shape is the one distinctive touch, a change from the usual round face, and the dial keeps things simple with clearly drawn Arabic numerals that make the time easy to read at a glance.

Under the mineral glass sits a quartz movement (SL28), the sort that keeps steady time without any winding. Mineral glass also stands up to scratches better than plastic does, which suits a watch you will wear daily. The bracelet is 10 mm wide and closes with a hook clasp. Total length is 20 cm including the watch itself. If that is too long for your wrist, you can shorten it by removing links, and our watch size guide explains how to do it.

This Excellanc is a women's watch with a plain silver-tone look that goes with most outfits, from jeans and a shirt to a little black dress. It is also inexpensive, which makes it an easy choice as an everyday piece or as a spare for days when you want something understated.