Excellanc purple ladies' watch faux leather strap cheap

This is a watch for the woman who likes a little colour but never wants to shout about it. The Excellanc has a purple dial, deep and warm, set in a silver-tone metal case. It reads as quiet and considered rather than flashy, and it sits easily alongside everything from a crisp white shirt to a dark dress.

The dial is kept deliberately clean. There are no numerals, just simple silver-tone hour markers that stand out clearly against the purple background, so the time is easy to read at a glance. Analogue, round and uncluttered, it is the sort of face that never looks dated.

The case measures 34 mm across and 8 mm thick, a modest size that suits most wrists comfortably without feeling dainty to the point of being fussy. The strap is purple faux leather, soft against the skin, 8 mm wide and about 22 cm long end to end. It fastens with a classic pin buckle clasp, so you can set it exactly where you like.

Inside is a quartz movement, dependable and undemanding. When the battery eventually runs down, a watchmaker can replace it in a few minutes. The glass is mineral, which stands up to everyday scratches better than plastic does. For a watch that is genuinely inexpensive, it is nicely finished, and it makes an easy gift to give or to receive.

If the silver-tone case appeals, you will find more in the same spirit among our women's silver-tone watches. To keep this one looking its best, our guide to looking after your watch is worth a read.