At 36 mm across and 8 mm deep, this round watch from Excellanc sits neatly on the wrist: present without being showy, and comfortable enough to forget about once it is on. The proportions suit a slim to average wrist and sit well beneath a cuff.
The dial is a clear, saturated red, the one real statement on an otherwise calm design. Arabic numerals mark the hours, so the time reads at a glance, and the analogue display keeps things classic. Around it, the metal case has a silver-tone finish that frames the colour without competing with it.
The strap is red synthetic leather, soft and light, 16 mm wide and 24 cm long in total. It fastens with a traditional pin buckle, which gives a familiar, secure fit and lets you adjust it to your wrist. Red against a silver-tone case is a pairing that works with navy, grey, black or plain white shirts alike.
Inside is a quartz movement, which keeps time accurately with no winding and no fuss. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks. It is an easy watch to wear from the office to an evening out, and, being inexpensive, it makes a thoughtful gift for a birthday or simply a treat for yourself.
If you like the look of the metal finish, you will find more in our collection of women's silver-tone watches, where this red dial sits alongside other quietly elegant designs.
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