Excellanc women's watch black silver-tone bangle

At 15 cm in total length, this Excellanc watch sits on the wrist the way a bangle does: a rigid, silver-tone bracelet 16 mm wide that holds its shape and stays put rather than sliding around. The rectangular case is only 8 mm thick, so it slips easily under a cuff or a knitted sleeve.

The look is deliberately jewellery-like. Rectangular watches stand out among the usual round faces, and the silver-tone metal case and bracelet give it a polished, bright finish that catches the light. If you like your watch to double as an accessory, this is the idea behind it, and you will find more in the same spirit among our jewellery watches for women.

Behind the mineral glass, the black dial keeps things easy to read. Arabic numerals let you check the time at a glance, and the silver-tone hour markers stand out clearly against the dark background. Black and silver-tone is an easy pairing, so it works just as well with jeans and a shirt as with an evening outfit.

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and straightforward to live with. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. It makes a neat gift, whether you are buying for someone else or treating yourself.