Excellanc zebra-print ladies' watch with mesh strap

If you are looking for a gift for a woman who likes her accessories to say something, this Excellanc watch is a lovely place to start. The zebra-print case gives it real personality, and the blue dial keeps the whole thing fresh rather than serious. It is the kind of present that feels chosen, not grabbed at the last minute.

The case is round, in metal, and measures 41 mm across with a thickness of 8 mm. That is a confident size on the wrist, and it suits someone who prefers a watch you can notice. The dial is blue and uncluttered, with fine hour markers that keep it easy to read at a glance.

The strap is a black stainless steel mesh, which moves with the wrist and feels soft against the skin. It is 20 mm wide, and the full length of the watch is 26 cm. The magnetic clasp closes in one simple gesture, so putting it on takes seconds, even when you are in a hurry or wearing it for the first time.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time accurately with an analogue display, and the glass is mineral. Nothing to wind and nothing to think about, which is exactly what you want from a watch that goes with you from Monday morning to Saturday night, whatever you happen to be wearing.

If the mesh look appeals to you or the person you are buying for, you can browse more women's mesh strap watches in the shop and compare styles side by side before you decide.