Looking for a present that feels thoughtful without costing a fortune? This Excellanc women's watch is an easy one to wrap up. It comes with a blue strap, a grey dial and a black case, a combination that suits a birthday, a thank-you or a treat you buy for yourself on a quiet Tuesday. At this price it is inexpensive, and it still looks put together.
Start with the colours. The soft grey dial keeps things calm and easy to read, and the round hour markers dot around it without any fuss. Against the black metal case, the blue strap adds a touch of colour that lifts a plain outfit, whether that is a white shirt, a denim jacket or a work cardigan.
The strap is faux leather, which gives you the look of a classic leather strap in a flexible, easy-care finish. A quick wipe is usually all it needs. It is 14 mm wide and fastens with a pin buckle, so you can set the length hole by hole until it sits just right. The whole watch measures 22.5 cm end to end and weighs only 33 g, so you will barely notice it on your wrist.
The round case is 35 mm across and 9 mm thick. That is a neat, modest size that sits comfortably on most wrists and slides easily under a sleeve. It is the sort of watch you put on in the morning and forget about until you glance down to check the time.
Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, accurate and fuss-free. When the battery eventually runs out, a watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes. A mineral glass covers the dial and protects it from the small knocks of everyday life.
If you like the idea of a strap in another shade, have a browse through our women's leather strap watches, where you will find plenty more to compare before you choose.
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