Cheap silver-tone watch for women black faux leather 31 mm

At 31 mm across, this Excellanc watch sits neatly on the wrist without ever looking oversized. It is a round case, just 8.5 mm thick, so it slides easily under a cuff and stays out of the way when you are typing, carrying bags or reaching for your coat. If you like a watch that feels like a small, polished detail rather than a statement, the proportions will suit you.

The case is metal in a silver tone, and the dial echoes it with the same soft silver colour. Arabic numerals mark the hours, so you can read the time at a glance without squinting. It has a calm, tidy look, the sort that never feels fussy.

Against all that silver, the black faux leather strap does a lovely job of grounding the whole watch. It is 18 mm wide and measures 25 cm end to end, and it closes with a classic pin buckle, so you can set the length hole by hole until it feels just right. A quick wipe with a cloth is all it needs to look fresh again.

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement with an analogue display. It is accurate and refreshingly simple: all it asks for, now and then, is a new battery. The crystal is mineral glass, which stands up to scratches better than plastic, a useful quality for a watch you will wear every day.

It weighs only 28 g, so you will barely notice it is there. The look is plain enough to go with a crisp shirt on Monday and a soft jumper at the weekend, and at this price it is an inexpensive way to add a reliable everyday piece to your collection. It also makes an easy gift for someone who likes things understated.

If you enjoy the cool tone of this one, you can browse more silver-tone watches for women and see how different straps and dials change the mood.