Excellanc gold-tone ladies' watch white dial 32 mm

The first thing you notice about this Excellanc watch is the metal itself: a smooth gold-tone finish on both the case and the bracelet, cool to the touch at first and quickly warming against the skin. The bracelet is a rigid bangle, so it sits on the wrist like a piece of jewellery rather than a strap that needs adjusting. It is part of our selection of women's jewellery watches, and it earns its place there.

Against all that warm colour, the white dial keeps things calm and easy to read. Arabic numerals mark the hours, and the gold-tone hour markers stand out clearly on the pale background. The case is round, 32 mm across and 8 mm thick, a size that feels present without ever looking heavy. The bracelet is 10 mm wide and measures 15 cm in total length, case included, which gives you a good idea of how it will wear on a slim wrist.

Inside, a PC21 quartz movement keeps the time accurately and asks for very little: only the battery needs changing from time to time. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of daily life. It works as easily with a simple shirt as with something dressier, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who likes understated jewellery with a practical side.