Excellanc rectangular women's watch luminous hands black

Plenty of small gold-tone watches look alike, but this Excellanc stands apart from a basic one in a few quiet ways. The rectangular case gives it a bit of personality, the dial is black rather than the usual pale face, and the hands glow in low light. It is simple, yet it never looks anonymous on the wrist.

The case is metal in a warm gold-tone finish, only 10 mm thick, so it slips easily under a cuff or a knitted sleeve. Against the black dial the gold-tone really stands out, and it feels bright without being fussy.

On the dial, Arabic numerals alternate with baton markers, which makes the time quick to read at a glance. Those luminescent hands are a small thing you will appreciate more than you expect, on a dark commute or when you glance at the time in a dimly lit room. A mineral glass protects the dial.

The strap is black faux leather, soft and easy to look after, and it measures 18 mm wide. The pin buckle clasp is the classic kind, so you can set the length hole by hole until it feels just right. Total length including the case is 23.5 cm.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps accurate time without asking anything of you, with an analogue display and no fuss. It is a watch that works with a pair of jeans at the weekend and a smart outfit at the office, and it is inexpensive enough to feel like an easy, happy purchase. It would also make a lovely gift for someone who likes a touch of gold-tone.

If you enjoy this look, you can browse more women's gold-tone watches in our collection and compare shapes, dials and straps until you find the one that suits you.