Excellanc women's watch silver-tone bangle 33 mm white

The first thing you notice is the white dial, clean and bright against the silver-tone metal around it. Roman numerals mark the hours, which gives the face a slightly retro look without making it fussy. The case is round and measures 33 mm across, so it sits neatly on most wrists rather than overwhelming them.

The second thing is the bangle. Instead of a strap with a clasp, this Excellanc women's watch has a rigid metal bangle in a matching silver-tone finish, 14 mm wide. It is closer to a piece of jewellery than to a conventional watch, and it works that way on the wrist. If you like the idea, our jewellery watches for women are worth a look for comparison.

Inside, the movement is quartz, the PC21 model, with analogue display, so the time stays accurate without any winding or adjusting. The crystal is mineral glass, which resists scratches better than plastic. The case is metal and only 8 mm thick, so the watch stays slim under a sleeve or cuff.

For sizing, the total length of the bangle including the watch is 15 cm, which is worth checking against your wrist before you choose. The plain white and silver-tone palette goes with almost anything, from work outfits to weekend clothes, and it pairs easily with other bracelets if you like to stack.