Cheap Excellanc women's watch grey Arabic numerals 36 mm

At 36 mm across and 8 mm deep, this Excellanc sits right in that sweet spot for a women's watch: big enough to read at a glance, slim enough to slide under a cuff without a fight. The case is round and made of metal, with a silver-tone finish that catches the light without shouting about it.

The dial is grey, clean and uncluttered, with Arabic numerals doing the talking. There is nothing to decode here. You glance down, you know the time, and you carry on with your morning. A mineral glass covers the dial, which is a handy shield against the small knocks that come with bags, door frames and desks.

The strap is grey synthetic leather, soft against the wrist and easy to wipe clean. It is 16 mm wide and closes with a classic pin buckle, so the fit is simple and adjustable. Laid flat from end to end, the watch measures 24 cm.

Inside is a quartz movement, the sort you set once and then forget about. It is a reliable, no-fuss way to keep time, and it suits a watch that is meant to be worn every day rather than babied.

Styling it is the easy part. Grey is a friendly neutral, so it works with a crisp shirt for the office just as well as with a chunky knit and jeans at the weekend. The silver-tone case adds a little polish, while the strap keeps the whole look relaxed and warm.

It is inexpensive, which makes it an easy choice for a birthday or a small treat for yourself, and it looks far more considered than the price suggests. If you like the cool tone of the case, you will find more like it in our women's silver-tone watches.