Ladies' watch Excellanc brown wooden 44 mm grey dial

You are halfway through a Tuesday morning, typing with your wrists resting on the desk, and the watch against your skin is so light that you forget about it until the sun catches the grain. This Excellanc women's watch is made of sandalwood, with a brown wooden case and a brown wooden strap, so each piece carries its own veining. The dial is grey, set under mineral glass, with baton hour markers in a silver tone that stand out clearly against the background without crowding it.

The round case measures 44 mm across and 12 mm in thickness, which gives it a definite presence on the wrist. The strap is 20 mm wide and the watch is 23.5 cm long in total. It weighs only 24 g, and the wood is the reason it stays comfortable through a full day. A classic pin buckle clasp lets you adjust the fit hole by hole. Inside is an analogue quartz movement, accurate and needing no attention, while the mineral glass guards the dial against everyday knocks.

The grey and brown combination sits easily with denim, knitwear, linen and most everyday colours, so it works as an all-round daily watch rather than one saved for occasions. If you like its understated look, you can compare it with the rest of our classic women's watches. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who prefers natural materials.