Cheap Excellanc blue ladies' watch faux leather strap 36 mm

Most budget watches settle for a plain black or brown strap and call it a day. This Excellanc goes for a blue dial with a matching blue faux leather strap, so the whole watch reads as one colour idea rather than an afterthought. It is a small thing, but it is what lifts it above the basic option on the shelf.

The dial is where the colour does its work. The blue is clear without being loud, and the Arabic numerals make the time easy to read at a glance, whether you are checking it across a desk or on the move.

At 36 mm in diameter and 8 mm thick, the round case sits well on a wrist without swamping it. The case is metal with a silver-tone finish, which gives the blue a crisp, cool frame. If you like that look, you will find more like it among our women's silver-tone watches.

The strap is blue faux leather, light and supple, and it closes with a classic pin buckle clasp. It is 16 mm wide, and the total length including the case is 24 cm, so check that against your wrist before ordering.

Styling is easy. Blue and silver-tone work with denim at the weekend, a smart shirt at the office and a little black dress in the evening, with no need to rethink your outfit around the watch.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time accurately and quietly, and the analogue display keeps things simple. It is also inexpensive, which makes it an easy way to treat yourself without overthinking it.