Excellanc white ladies' watch 32 mm bangle

The first thing you notice about this watch is the bangle itself: a rigid, silver-tone metal band, 11 mm wide, that closes around the wrist the way a favourite bracelet would. The round case sits on top of it, 32 mm across and 8 mm thick, so it feels neat rather than bulky.

Under the mineral glass, the white dial keeps things clean and calm. Arabic numerals mark the hours, which means you can read the time at a glance, whether you are in a meeting, on the bus or halfway through a busy afternoon. The case is metal in the same silver tone as the bangle, so the whole watch looks like one considered piece rather than a dial stuck onto a strap.

This is a lovely choice if you like a full wrist and would rather wear one statement piece than stack several. It works with a crisp shirt, a soft jumper or a plain tee, and it happily takes the place of a bracelet. If you enjoy this style, you will find more like it among our women's jewellery watches.

On the practical side, this Excellanc women's watch runs on a PC21 quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and easy to live with. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. The total length of the bangle, case included, is 16 cm, so it is worth checking against your wrist before you fall for it. The mineral glass helps protect the dial from the small knocks of everyday life, and a little regular care will keep the finish looking its best for a long time.