At 42 mm across and 10 mm deep, this Excellanc is a watch that makes itself known. The round gold-tone metal case sits boldly on the wrist, so it suits you if you like a watch you can actually see rather than a tiny one that hides under a cuff. The silver-toned dial keeps things calm, with fine hour markers that tell the time without crowding the face.
The real highlight is the strap. It is white faux leather, 13 mm wide, and it wraps twice around the wrist like a cuff, which gives the whole piece a bracelet feel. The total length is 42.2 cm, and the classic pin buckle lets you set the fit hole by hole. At only 39 g it is easy to forget you are wearing it. White and gold-tone go with a pair of jeans on a weekend just as happily as with office clothes, so it ends up on your wrist more often than you might expect. And at this price it is frankly inexpensive, which makes it an easy treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift.
Inside you will find a quartz movement with an analogue display, simple and reliable, so all it ever asks for is a fresh battery from time to time. A mineral glass protects the dial from the small knocks of daily life. If this style appeals, take a look at our women's jewellery watches for more pieces that sit somewhere between a watch and a bracelet.
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