Cheap Excellanc women's watch gold-tone 30 mm brown dial

At 30 mm across, this is a small, neat round watch that sits close to the wrist rather than perching on top of it. The case is only 9 mm thick, so it slips under a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve without catching, and you will soon forget you have it on.

Excellanc has gone for a warm, glowing look here. The case and the bracelet are both metal in a gold-tone finish, and the links run in one continuous line from the case to the clasp. Nothing clashes, nothing looks fussy. It reads as one piece of jewellery rather than a watch plus a strap.

The dial is a soft brown, which gives the gold-tone a gentler, slightly vintage feel than a plain white or black face would. Roman numerals mark the hours and add a classic touch, and the analogue display is easy to read at a glance, whether you are checking the time on a train or in a meeting.

Inside is a quartz movement, the simple, steady kind that needs no winding and no fuss. A mineral glass covers the dial and helps it cope with the small knocks of a normal day, such as brushing a desk edge or a door frame.

The bracelet is 15 mm wide and the total length, watch included, is 19 cm. It closes with a deployant clasp, which keeps the watch securely on your wrist as you put it on and take it off. If you like the warm tone, you can browse more gold-tone watches for women in the shop.

It is also an inexpensive way to get a watch that works with almost everything, from jeans and a jumper on Saturday to a smarter outfit on Monday morning. Our care advice is there if you want to keep the finish looking its best.