Cheap ladies' watch grey Excellanc faux leather strap 35 mm

Grey is one of those colours that quietly goes with everything, and this Excellanc watch makes the most of it. Picture it with a crisp white shirt, a soft knit in oatmeal or navy, or a simple black dress on a Saturday night. The grey dial sits against a black strap and looks calm and put together without trying too hard.

The dial itself is kept clean and uncluttered, with slim baton markers instead of numerals. It reads at a glance, which is exactly what you want from a watch you check a dozen times a day between meetings, errands and the school run.

At 35 mm across and 8 mm thick, the metal case has a nice balance. It is neither dainty to the point of vanishing nor bold enough to take over your wrist, so it suits you whether you wear slim bracelets or nothing else at all.

The strap is black faux leather, soft and flexible, and easy to look after with a quick wipe. It is 14 mm wide and closes with a classic pin buckle, so you can set the fit just where you like it. The whole watch measures 22.5 cm in length and weighs only 29 g, so it is easy to forget you have it on.

Inside, a quartz movement (PC21) keeps good time without any fuss, and the mineral glass protects the dial and resists scratches better than plastic would. It is an everyday workhorse that does not ask for much attention.

It is also an inexpensive way to treat yourself, which is really the spirit of the shop. If you like the look of a leather-style strap, you will find more to browse among our women's leather strap watches, and this grey one is a lovely place to start.