Cheap ladies' watch Excellanc silver-tone blue faux leather

The first thing you notice is the strap. It is a soft, supple faux leather in a deep blue, easy on the wrist from the first wear and far less fussy to look after than the real thing. A quick wipe is all it asks for, which suits a watch meant to be worn every day.

Against that blue sits a silver-tone dial, bright and clean, with analogue hands that make the time easy to read at a glance. The round case is in metal and measures 36 mm across, so it is noticeable without ever being showy. At 8 mm thick, it slips neatly under a cuff.

The strap is 16 mm wide and fastens with a classic buckle clasp. Laid flat, the watch measures 23.5 cm in length and weighs just 32 g, so you will barely register it after a few minutes. Inside is a quartz movement (PC21) for dependable timekeeping, and the mineral glass over the dial resists scratches better than plastic would.

Blue and silver-tone is a quietly versatile pairing. It sits as comfortably with jeans and a white shirt as it does with office tailoring, and it needs no particular occasion to feel right. It is also an inexpensive way to add a little colour to your wrist without straying far from the classics.

If you enjoy the look of a leather-style strap, you will find more in our women's watches with leather straps, in a range of colours and case sizes. A little regular care keeps any strap looking its best, and this Excellanc watch will reward it.