Faux leather has a soft, slightly matte feel against the skin, and on this Excellanc watch it comes in black, with a smooth finish that wipes clean with a quick pass of a cloth. It is the kind of strap that looks put together without asking for any care routine, which is rather handy on a busy week.
The strap is 18 mm wide and closes with a classic pin buckle, so you can set the fit exactly where you like it. Total length is 23 cm including the case, which gives you a sense of how it will sit on the wrist before you even try it on.
Against the black strap, the white dial really stands out. It is clean and bright, and it goes with practically anything in your wardrobe, from a grey knit to a summer dress. Dot markers keep the face light and uncluttered, so you read the time at a glance rather than studying it.
The round case is metal in a silver-tone finish, measuring 40 mm across and 11 mm deep. That is a generous size, made for anyone who likes a watch to be noticed rather than hidden under a cuff. The silver tone also picks up the black and white nicely, giving the whole thing a crisp, graphic look.
Inside, a quartz movement with analogue display keeps the time steadily without any fuss. You put it on, and it simply gets on with the job. Mineral glass covers the dial, and it resists scratches better than plastic does.
It is inexpensive enough to treat as an everyday piece rather than something kept for best. If silver-tone cases are your thing, you will find more to compare in our women's silver-tone watches.
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