Cheap Excellanc ladies' watch gold-tone leather strap

The best thing about this Excellanc watch is how little it asks of you. It is just 7 mm thick, so it slips under a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve without catching, and the quartz movement means there is nothing to wind or set aside from the occasional time change. You strap it on in the morning and carry on with your day.

It is also a pretty piece, and that matters just as much. The rectangular case is gold-tone metal, and it frames a blue dial with round hour markers that keep things neat and uncluttered. The blue leather strap picks up the dial colour, so the whole watch looks pulled together. Gold-tone with navy is an easy pairing, equally at home with a white blouse, a denim jacket or a little black dress. It is an inexpensive way to add a bit of warmth to your wrist.

On the practical side, the strap is 16 mm wide and closes with a classic pin buckle, so you can adjust it to the hole that feels right for you. Leather tends to soften as you wear it, which makes it comfortable early on. The display is analogue, and the water resistance is 3 ATM, which is fine for splashes and a shower of rain, though it is best kept away from swimming and bathing.

If you like the look, you can browse more women's gold-tone watches in the shop. And if you are looking for a present, a watch like this is the kind of gift that gets worn all week rather than left in a drawer.