Excellanc rectangular women's watch brown faux leather

Most budget watches settle for a plain round face and call it a day. This Excellanc goes for a rectangular case instead, which sits differently on the wrist and gives your outfit a slightly more considered line. At 8 mm thick it stays slim, so it slides under a cuff without any fuss.

The colour story is warm and easy. The case is gold-tone metal, set around a champagne dial that is soft rather than shiny, with Arabic numerals so you can read the time at a glance. Nothing flashy, just a little glow where you want it.

The strap is brown faux leather, 14 mm wide, and it keeps the look relaxed. Against the gold-tone case the brown feels natural and slightly vintage. A classic pin buckle closes it, and a quick wipe with a cloth is all the cleaning it needs. Total length is 23.5 cm.

Inside, a PC21 quartz movement does the work, simple and dependable, with a mineral glass protecting the dial. The only upkeep you will ever face is replacing the battery now and then. It is also an inexpensive way to add a gold-tone touch to your wardrobe without committing to anything heavy.

It pairs easily with a crisp shirt, a chunky knit or a plain tee, so it will earn its place on busy weekdays and lazy weekends alike. If you like the warm metal look, you can browse more gold-tone watches for women and compare shapes and strap colours side by side.