Cheap Excellanc blue women's watch 33 mm steel bracelet

Stainless steel has a particular feel on the wrist: cool for a second when you put it on, then quickly warming to your skin. This Excellanc bracelet is made of exactly that, with silver-tone links that sit neatly and move with you through the day.

The round case measures 33 mm across and 8 mm deep, and it is made of metal in a matching silver tone. It is a size that looks deliberate on a slim wrist without ever feeling like too much, the kind of watch you can slip on and forget about until you glance at the time.

That glance is rewarded by the dial. It is a clear, cool blue, with Arabic numerals and silver-tone markers that stand out nicely against the background. Reading the time takes no effort at all, and the luminescent hands are a small but welcome touch when the light fades in the evening.

Blue and silver-tone are an easy pair to dress. They sit just as happily with a pair of jeans and a knit as with a little black dress, so this watch is likely to be the one you reach for more often than you expect. If you like the look, you can browse more silver-tone watches for women to compare styles.

Inside is a simple quartz movement with an analogue display, a dependable choice for everyday wear. The mineral glass is more resistant to scratches than plastic, which helps the dial stay clear and tidy over time.

The bracelet is 16 mm wide and closes with a hook clasp, and the watch measures 22 cm in total length. It is an inexpensive watch, but nothing about the steel bracelet or the colour of the dial feels like an afterthought, and that is rather the point.