Cheap women's watch Excellanc gold-tone metal red dial

The red dial is the first thing you notice, and it asks for a plain outfit around it. Think white shirts, navy knitwear, a black dress or a camel coat, where a small patch of strong colour reads as a deliberate choice. Against the gold-tone case and bracelet it also sits well with warm neutrals and denim.

The Excellanc case is round, metal and gold-tone, with a diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 9 mm. That is a compact size, so the watch stays light and discreet on the wrist rather than dominating it. The dial is analogue, with Roman numerals marking the hours, which gives it a classic look and keeps it easy to read at a glance.

The bracelet is made of gold-tone metal links and is 15 mm wide. It fastens with a deployant clasp, which closes with a single click, and the total length is 19 cm. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of everyday wear.

Inside, the movement is quartz, which keeps time accurately and needs no winding. This is an inexpensive watch, but the specification is straightforward and complete: a metal case, a metal bracelet, an analogue display and a movement that asks very little of you.

If you like the warm metal finish and want to compare other designs, you can browse our women's gold-tone watches. Gold-tone jewellery in a similar shade, such as a fine chain or small hoops, will match the case and bracelet without any effort.