Excellanc gold-tone women's watch black dial bangle

This is a watch you can put on in the morning and stop thinking about. The black dial reads clearly at a glance, with Arabic numerals and analogue hands, and the quartz movement (a PC21) is the simple, dependable kind. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. The glass is mineral.

The Excellanc watch has a gold-tone metal case and a rigid gold-tone bangle in the same finish. The case is rectangular and 8 mm thick, which keeps it slim enough to slide under a cuff. The bangle is 16 mm wide and 15 cm long in total, case included, so check that against your wrist before choosing.

Black and gold-tone is an easy pairing. The dark dial goes with most outfits, whether you are at the office, out at the weekend or dressed up for the evening. Because the bangle is metal and rigid rather than a flexible strap, the watch sits on the wrist more like a piece of jewellery, and you can wear it with other bracelets or on its own.

If you like this style, you will find similar pieces in our women's jewellery watches. For keeping the finish in good condition over time, our guide to looking after your watch covers the basics.