At 30 mm across and 10 mm thick, this Excellanc watch sits neatly on the wrist without dominating it. The case is round and slim enough to slide under a cuff, and the proportions suit smaller wrists as well as those who simply prefer a delicate look.
The case and the chain bracelet are both metal in a gold-tone finish, so the watch reads as a piece of jewellery first. The bracelet is 22 mm wide and the whole watch measures 25 cm in length, case included. A clip clasp closes it with a simple press.
The black dial is what gives it character. Arabic numerals and baton markers share the face, and the gold-tone markers stand out clearly against the dark background, so the time is quick to read at a glance.
Black and gold-tone is an easy pairing that works from daytime to evening without any effort. It also layers well with other bracelets if you like a stacked, jewellery-led look. You will find more pieces in the same spirit among our women's jewellery watches.
Inside is an analogue quartz movement, accurate and undemanding. The only upkeep is changing the battery now and then. The glass is mineral.
It is an inexpensive watch that still looks the part, which makes it an easy choice for yourself or as a gift.
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